Based on Dell 11G server technology and Microsoft® Windows Storage Server® 2008, the Dell™ PowerVault™ NX3000 network attached storage (NAS) appliance offers several key features:


Advanced software for efficient data sharing:

• Single Instance Storage (SIS).
  
• Distributed File System (DFS) and DFS Replication (DFS-R).
• File Services Resource Manager (FSRM) is a single-management interface that helps deliver advanced managed file services across CIFS/NFS.

Ease of setup/management:

• Optimized for storing, sharing, and protecting files and is pre-bundled and designed to be ready to go out of the box.
• Initial Configuration Tasks wizard.
• Support for multiple users is already built into this file-sharing system. No need to buy additional Client-Access Licenses (CALs).
• Manage your files remotely using iDRAC, Dell OpenManage™ including Dell Management Console (DMC), and IT assistant.

Integration for your environment:

• Allows you to store both file and application data simultaneously while supporting different operating environments.
• Can be used as a NAS gateway with your existing Dell/EMC or Dell EqualLogic™ SAN investments.

Setup/Interface Overview demonstration:

Topic Name Quick Links

PowerVault NX3000 product page	SIS Wiki
TechRepublic blog on Windows Single Instance Storage	Windows Storage Server 2008
NX3000 Specsheet	Dell NAS storage family

Technical Specifications:

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows Storage Server® 2008 Standard Edition
File Access Protocols
CIFS, NFS, FTP
Block Access Protocols
Optional iSCSI Target
Form Factor
2U Rack
Number of Processors
1 or 2
Processors Supported
Intel® Xeon® Quad-Core 5500 Sequence Processors
Internal Storage
Drives 6 Max Internal Capacity 6TB Raw (with SATA)
Expandability
Optionally expand with MD1000/MD1120 or MD3000 Or Implement as gateway to PowerVault MD3000i or EqualLogic or Dell EMC array
Drives Supported
SAS, SATA, Near-line SAS: 3.5" SATA (7.2K): 160GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB1 3.5" SAS (10K): 400GB, 600GB 3.5" SAS (15K): 73GB, 146GB, 300GB, 450GB 3.5" Near-Line SAS (7.2K): 500GB, 750GB, 1TB1
RAID Type
HW RAID Levels RAID 0, 1, 5, 6
Network Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet:2 x RJ45 Connectors, both supporting TCP/IP offload Optional add-in NICs including 10BaseT
Slots
2 PCIe x8 + 2 PCIe x4 G2
Power
Two hot-plug 870W PSUs
Fans
Standard redundant cooling
Availability
Hot-plug hard drives Hot-plug redundant power Hot-plug redundant cooling ECC memory
Management
Dell OpenManage featuring Dell Management Console
Remote Management
Optional iDRAC Enterprise or Native Java RDP plug-in
Data Protection Features
Single Instance Storage (SIS) Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R)
Snapshots
Dependant on external storage array feature
Dimensions
Height 8.64 cm (3.40") Width 44.31 cm (17.44") Depth 68.07 cm (26.80") Weight(Maximum Config) 26.1 kg (57.54 lb)
Rack Support
Sliding ReadyRailsTM for 4-post Racks Static ReadyRailsTM for 4-post & 2-post Racks