Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Overview
O
VERVIEW
The BlackPearl Converged Storage System allows data to move seamlessly into tape storage
in a way not previously possible. It enables users to deploy a tier of deep storage that is
cost effective, easy to manage, and scalable to exabytes of data.
F
EATURES
The BlackPearl system includes the following features:
44-Bay Expansion Node
The BlackPearl 4U expansion node accommodates up to 44 disk drives with an active bezel,
and 45 disk drives with a passive bezel. Up to eight 44-bay expansion nodes can be
connected to a BlackPearl 4U system, which allows the system to use the 44-bay expansion
nodes as storage domain targets. Up to two 44-bay expansion nodes can be connected to a
BlackPearl 2U system.
96-Bay Expansion Node
The 96-bay expansion node accommodates up to 96 disk drives with an active or passive
bezel. Up to nine 96-bay expansion nodes can be connected to a BlackPearl 4U system,
which allows the system to use the 96-bay expansion nodes as storage domain targets. Up to
two 96-bay expansion nodes can be connected to a BlackPearl 2U system.
107-Bay Expansion Node
The 107-bay expansion node acts as an expansion node for the BlackPearl converged storage
system. The expansion node accommodates up to 107 disk drives with an active bezel.
BlackPearl User Interface
The BlackPearl user interface is used to perform configuration and management tasks on the
BlackPearl system. It also lets you monitor the hardware and view system messages. The
BlackPearl user interface also provides monitoring and control of some aspects of an
attached Spectra Logic tape library.
Easy Network-Based Administration
The BlackPearl system can be configured over an Ethernet network using a standard web
browser.
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