Choose Host I/F; Dual Controller Vs. Single Controller; Single Controller Configuration - NEC M310 Configuration Manual

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(2-4) Choose Host I/F

• 8/16Gb FC: High speed interface
• 10Gb iSCSI(Optical): High speed and easy connection interface
• 1/10Gb iSCSI(Copper): Low cost and easy connection interface
• 12Gb SAS: Low cost DAS(Direct Attached Storage) interface
• 16Gb FC and 10Gb iSCSI : Combo

(2-5) Dual Controller vs. Single Controller

Dual Controller Configuration
(Standard Model)
cont.

Single Controller Configuration

(Low Cost Model)
cont.
Notes: Single Controller Configuration
1) There is a case where the system crashes when a controller fails and although it is extremely
rare, data integrity cannot be guaranteed. To maintain higher reliability, a dual controller
configuration (standard model) is recommended.
2) Since write-cache is off, the write process does not use cache.
u Characteristics
• Pros
• Cons
cont.
u Usage
Dual controller storage for requiring 24 hours x 7 days operation
(e.g.) System that provides services to users such as database
uCharacteristics
• Pros
• Cons
◆ Usage
Single Controller storage for back up data as the primary back up
(e.g.) System which has a backup server connected with a
High Functionality/High Availability
Data Protection
Online Firmware update
Snapshot, In-box/Inter-box Replication
Higher cost than single controller configuration
and groupware operation, etc.
Lower cost than dual controller configuration
No support on cluster/FT server
No snapshot/data replication
No online Firmware upgrade
storage unit (single controller) as the primary backup and
a tape drive as the secondary backup.
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