NEC M310 User manual

NEC
M110/M310 Disk Array
Configuration Guide
Rev.1.2
21 May 2015
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Rev Date of revision Contents of revision
1.0 2014.10.1 First edition
1.1 2014.12.15 Chap2. M110 Component Selection (20)
Correct Model Number (NF9120-SJ93/NF9120-SJ95)
Chap2. M310 Component Selection (18)
Correct cache capacity (NF5332-SC01SE/NF5332-SC02SE)
1.2 2015.05.21 New Feature
Support DC Power Supply Model
Support SAS Disk Drive (2.5” 10krpm/1.8TB) *1
Support SAS SSD (2.5” 200GB, 3.5” 200GB) *1
Support NL-SAS Disk Drive (3.5” 7.2krpm/6TB) *1
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*1 Storage Control Software Revision 0920 or above, and NEC StorageManager Ver9.2 or
above are required.

Table of Contents
1. Specifications ……….………………………………………………………….. 3
2. Component Selection
–M110 Component Selection .………………………………………………... 5
–M310 Component Selection .………………………………………………... 30
3. Rack Guide ……………………………………………………………………... 51
4. Disk Drive ….……………………………………………………………………. 52
5. Functions ……………………………………………….……………………….. 54
Appendix: Dynamic Pool Capacity List ..……………………………… Excel sheet
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1. Specifications <M110>
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M110
2.5" HDD: Max. 24 HDDs per controller or disk enclosure unit.
3.5" HDD: Max. 12 HDDs per controller or disk enclosure unit.
Max. 120 HDDs supported.
Up to four disk enclosure units with 2.5" HDD and/or up to nine disk
enclosure units with 3.5" HDD can be connected to the controller unit.
SAS/NL-SAS/SSD are supported on the sam e controller and disk enclosure
unit. 2.5" and 3.5" mixed HDD environments are not supported on the same
controller and disk enclosure unit.
FC 8/16Gb x 2-8
10Gb x 2-8
1/10Gb x 2/4/8
SAS 12Gb x 4/8
8/16G FC x 2-4 + 10G iSCSI x 2-4
8/16G FC x 2-4 + 1/10G iSCSI x 2/4
Capacity ８GB(single controller]), 16GB(Dual controller)
Backup time Unlimited
1 or 2
12Gbps SAS x 2(dual controller), 12Gbps SAS x 1(single controller)
SAS 300GB(15Krpm), 600GB(15Krpm), 600GB(10Krpm), 1.2TB(10krpm),
1.8TB(10krpm)
NL-SAS 2TB(7.2Krpm), 4TB(7.2Krpm), 6TB(7.2Krpm)
200GB, 400GB, 1.6TB
200GB, 400GB, 1.6TB
SAS (Max transfer speed 12Gbps) x 2
120 units(*3)
12 units
0, 1, 5, 6, TM, 10, 50, 60
1, 10, 5(4+P), 50(4+P), 6(4+PQ)/(8+PQ), 60(4+PQ)(8+PQ)
Dimensions 482 x 556.0 x 87.4 (2U)
Weight 31kg or less
AC:100 - 240V, DC: 48V
FC 505W
iSCSI(Optical) 510W
iSCSI(Copper) 515W
Combo(Optical) 510W
Combo(Copper) 510W
SAS 500W
FC 510W
iSCSI(Optical) 510W
iSCSI(Copper) 520W
Combo(Optical) 510W
Combo(Copper) 515W
SAS 505W
FC 455W
iSCSI(Optical) 455W
iSCSI(Copper) 465W
Combo(Optical) 455W
Combo(Copper) 460W
SAS 450W
350W
350W
3.5" 295W
Operating: 5 to 40°C, 10 - 80%
Non-Operating: -10 to +60℃, 5 - 80%
Windows, Linux,
VMware, Hyper-V, KVM
Intel Ivy Bridge
800 W x2 per Base unit.
Hot Swap and Redundancy Support
800 W x2 per Base unit.
Hot Swap and Redundancy Support
*2 Available to Hot swap,drive failure detection and rebuild
*3 Refer to P.26 Component Selection(21) [CAUTION:The Number of Disk Enclosures]
*4 See Support matrix for detailed information
*1 Support disk encryption for SAS 2.5" 600GB(15krpm), SAS 2.5" 600GB(10krpm), NL-SAS 4TB(7.2krpm),
SSD 2.5" 200GB, and SSD 3.5" 200GB.[Not supported in China]
2.5"
3.5"
2.5"
SAS(15k)
NL SAS(7.2k)
2.5" SAS(15k)
SAS(10k)
Temperature / Humidity conditions
3.5"
Hypervisor
Supported OS (*4 ) Open OS
Max Power consumption
(W)
DE
DAC
NL SAS(7.2k)
SAS(10K)
Number of controllers
Power supply
SSD
with 3.5" HDDs
SSD
SAS, NL-SAS
RAID levels
W x D x H mm
2.5"
3.5"
Optical
Copper
8/16G FC/10G iSCSI(Optical)
Item
Host interface /
Number of host ports
Cache
Chassis configuration
8/16G FC/10G iSCSI(Copper)
Intermix
Type of Processor
Power supply
(include Fan)
Disk Array Controller
Disk Enclosure
Disk Drive (*1,*2)
iSCSI (10Gb)
Max. number of SSD
Disk I/F
Disk Enclosure
Max. number of disk drives

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2.5" HDD: Max. 24 HDDs per controller or disk enclosure unit.
3.5" HDD: Max. 12 HDDs per controller or disk enclosure unit.
2.5" HDD: Max. 480 HDDs supported.
3.5" HDD: Max. 240 HDDs supported.
SAS/NL-SAS/SSD are supported on the same controller and disk
enclosure unit. 2.5" and 3.5" mixed HDD environments are not supported
on the same controller and disk enclosure unit.
8/16Gb x 2-8
10Gb x 2-8
1/10Gb x 8
8/16G FC x 2-4 + 10G iSCSI x 2-4
8/16G FC x 2-4 + 10G iSCSI x 4
24/48GB
Unlimited
2
12Gbps SAS x 2
300GB(15Krpm), 600GB(15Krpm), 600GB(10Krpm), 1.2TB(10krpm),
1.8TB(10krpm)
2TB(7.2Krpm), 4TB(7.2Krpm), 6TB(7.2Krpm)
200GB, 400GB, 1.6TB
200GB, 400GB, 1.6TB
SAS (Max transfer speed 12Gbps) x 2
480 units(2.5"), 240 units(3.5") (*3)
480 units(2.5"), 240 units(3.5") (*3)
0, 1, 5 ,6, TM, 10, 50, 60
1, 10, 5(4+P), 50(4+P), 6(4+PQ)/(8+PQ), 60(4+PQ)/(8+PQ)
Dimensions 482 x 556.0 x 87.4 (2U)
Weight 31kg or less
AC:100 - 240V, DC 48V
FC 550W
iSCSI(Optical) 555W
iSCSI(Copper) 560W
Combo(Optical) 555W
Combo(Copper) 555W
FC 555W
iSCSI(Optical) 560W
iSCSI(Copper) 565W
Combo(Optical) 555W
Combo(Copper) 560W
FC 500W
iSCSI(Optical) 500W
iSCSI(Copper) 510W
Combo(Optical) 500W
Combo(Copper) 505W
350W
350W
3.5" 295W
Operating: 5 to 40℃, 10 - 80%
Non-Operating: -10 to +60℃, 5 - 80%
Windows, Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX
VMWare, Hyper-V, KVM
Intel Ivy Bridge
800 W x4 per Base unit.
Hot Swap and Redundancy Support
800 W x4 per Base unit.
Hot Swap and Redundancy Support
*2 Available to Hot swap,drive failure detection and rebuild
*3 Refer to P.47 Component Selection(17) [CAUTION:The Number of Disk Enclosures]
*4 See Support matrix for detailed information
*1 Support disk encryption for SAS 2.5" 600GB(15krpm), SAS 2.5" 600GB(10krpm), NL-SAS 4TB(7.2krpm),
SSD 2.5" 200GB, and SSD 3.5" 200GB.[Not supported in China]
SAS(10k)
2.5"
3.5"
3.5"
2.5"
SAS(15k)
Disk Array Controller
SAS, NL-SAS
SSD
Item
Chassis configuration
Host interface /
Number of host ports
FC
iSCSI (10Gb)
Intermix 8/16G FC/10G iSCSI(Optical)
8/16G FC/10G iSCSI(Copper)
Backup Time
Number of controllers
DAC-DE I/F
SSD
NL-SAS
2.5"
Optical
Copper
DE 2.5"
Disk Enclosure
Max. number of disk drives
DAC
3.5"
Cache Capacity
NL SAS(7.2k)
Max Power consumption
(W)
Disk Drive (*1 ,*2 )
SAS
NL SAS(7.2k)
SAS(15k)
Max. number of SSD
RAID Level
W x D x H mm
Power supply
(include Fan)
Type of Processor
with 3.5" HDDs
Power Supply
Disk Enclosure
Temperature / Humidity conditions
Supported OS (*3) Open OS
Hypervisor
SAS(10k)

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2. M110 Component Selection (1)
nStructure
M110 Disk Array is a compact and entry level disk storage system in NEC Storage M-Series.
M110 has the following host interfaces: 8/16Gb FC, 1/10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS, Combo(FC and
iSCSI). M110 base units support 24x 2.5” drives and 12x 3.5” drives per 2U chassis. Disk
enclosures can include a mix of SAS disk drives, Nearline SAS disk drives and SAS SSD.
Disk drives can be added to the maximum 120 disk drives by connecting disk enclosures.
nOverview : M110 Disk Array (2.5”)
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SAS HDD/SAS SSD
SAS HDD/SAS SSD
SAS HDD/SAS SSD
Controller
BBU
Switch
Switch
Base unit
Power
Fan
DE#01
Switch
Switch
DE#04
Switch
Switch
Disk Enclosure
Refer to “The Number of Disk Enclosures”
Controller
Cache 8GB
BBU
Cache 8GB
DE#00（Build-in）
Power
Fan
Power Disk Enclosure Power
Fan
Fan
Host Port Card
SFP SFP
Host Port Card
Fan
PowerSupply
Fan
PowerSupply
DISK Port DISK Port

2. M110 Component Selection (2)
nOverview : M110 Disk Array (3.5”)
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Controller
BBU
Switch
Switch
Base Unit
Power
Fan
電源
DE#01
電源
Switch
Switch
DE#09
Switch
Switch
Disk Enclosure
NL-SAS HDD/SAS SSD
Refer to “The Number of Disk Enclosures”
ControllerCache 8GB
BBU
Cache 8GB
NL-SAS HDD/SAS SSD
NL-SAS HDD/SAS SSD
DE#00（Built-in)
Power
Fan
Power Disk Enclosure Power
Fan
Fan
Host Port Card
Fan
PowerSupply
Fan
PowerSupply
SFP SFP
Host Port Card
DISK Port DISK Port

2. M110 Component Selection (3)
nSteps for Component Selection When Purchasing a New System
nSteps for Expansion
(4) Select Disk Enclosure (Number, Type, Power)
2.5” 3.5”
Refer to (2-1) Disk
Array Unit, a) Base
Unit
(1) Select Model of Disk Array Unit (Power/Disk Size)
(3) Select Disk Drive
(Type, Capacity, Number, Function/Hot Spare Disk)
2.5” 3.5”
Select Encryption
Function
SAS SSD NL-SAS SSD
Select Encryption
Function
Refer to (4) Disk
Enclosure
Refer to (2-1) Disk
Array Unit, b) Host
Port Card
Refer to (3-1) Disk
Drive
(2) Host Port Card (Host I/F)
(1)Select Model of
Disk Array Unit
Add Server
/ HBA / NIC/
SAS Controller
Expand Disk
Capacity
(3)Select Disk Drive
(5)Select Dummy HDD
(4)Select Disk Enclosure
(6)Select Front Bezel (7)Select Rack
(7) Select Rack
(6) Select Front Bezel Refer to (6) Front
Bezel
Refer to 3. Rack Guide
(5) Select Dummy HDD Refer to (5) Dummy
HDD
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FC/10Gb iSCSI Combo
8Gb FC 12Gb SAS16Gb FC
1/10Gb iSCSI(Copper)
10Gb iSCSI(Optical)
2.5” 3.5”
Power Supply（AC,DC）
Single Controller Dual Controller
2.5” 3.5”
(2)Host Port Card

If FC, choose 8/16Gb FC 2/4/8 ports.
If 1Gb iSCSI, choose 1Gb iSCSI Copper 2/4/8 ports.
If 10Gb iSCSI, choose 10Gb iSCSI Copper/Optical 2/4/8 ports.
If 12Gb SAS, choose 12Gb SAS 4/8 ports.
If Combo, choose 8/16Gb FC 2/4 ports and 1/10Gb iSCSI
Copper/Optical 2/4 ports.
ØRefer to M110 Component Selection (2-1): Product List,
b) Host Port Card
ØRefer to M110 Component Selection (2-3) Choose Host
I/F
Choose Dual Controller Configuration (Controller card x 2)
ØRefer to M110 Component Selection (2-4): Dual
Controller vs. Single Controller
Choose M110 Disk Array Unit (2.5” model)
ØRefer to M110 Component Selection (2-1): Product List,
a) Base Unit
2. M110 Component Selection (4)
(1) System Requirement and Recommended Product
Choose Single Controller Configuration (Controller Card x
1)
ØRefer to M110 Component Selection (2-4): Dual
Controller vs. Single Controller
YES
NO
(3) High reliability and
availability are required.
YES
(2) Space-saving is
required.
(1) Host I/F is determined.
(4) Low cost is required.
YES
YES
An M110 Disk Array Unit does not include disk drives. A controller unit is not included with a base unit.
Both the array controller unit and a controller card are required. The following steps and lists are
references for choosing an appropriate product combination.
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2. M110 Component Selection (5)
Model Number Product Name Remarks Accessories *1
NF5322-SR01E M110 Disk Array Unit
(2.5“)
• Power supply unit
AC 100-240V
• 24 x 2.5” disk drives
• NEC Storage Rack Mount Kit
• List of accessories
• Ear Bezels *2 (left and right)
• HW Document CD (User Guide,
Setup Guide, Installation Guide)
• NEC Storage PathManager CD
(Windows, Linux)
NF5322-SR00E M110 Disk Array Unit
(3.5”)
• Power supply unit
AC 100-240V
• 12 x 3.5” disk drives
NF5322-
SR01DE
M110 Disk Array Unit
(2.5“) (DC 48V)
• Power supply unit
DC 48V
• 24 x 2.5” disk drives
• NEC Storage Rack Mount Kit
• List of accessories
• Ear Bezels *2 (left and right)
• HW Document CD (User Guide,
Setup Guide, Installation Guide)
• NEC Storage PathManager CD
(Windows, Linux)
• DC Cables
NF5322-
SR00DE
M110 Disk Array Unit
(3.5”) (DC 48V)
• Power supply unit
DC 48V
• 12 x 3.5” disk drives
(2) Disk Array Unit
(2-1) Base Unit
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a) Dual controller
Model Number Product Name Remarks Accessories *1
NF5322-
SR01SE
M110 Disk Array Unit
(2.5“) Single
Controller model
• Power supply unit
AC 100-240V
• 24 x 2.5” disk drives
• NEC Storage Rack Mount Kit
• List of accessories
• Ear Bezels *2 (left and right)
• HW Document CD (User Guide,
Setup Guide, Installation Guide)
• NEC Storage PathManager CD
(Windows, Linux)
NF5322-
SR00SE
M110 Disk Array Unit
(3.5”) Single
Controller model
• Power supply unit
AC 100-240V
• 12 x 3.5” disk drives
b) Single Controller *3
Model Number Product Name Remarks Accessories *1
NF5322-SP00E M110 option
Controller
For M110 single
Controller model • List of accessories
c) Option Controller for Single Controller model
*1No front bezel is attached in M-Series Disk Array Units. If necessary, purchase it separately.
*2Ear bezels indicate the black cover panels at both ends of base unit.
*3No support on snapshot, data replication and cluster functions in Single Controller Configuration.
Refer to (2-4) Dual Controller vs. Single Controller for more details.
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2. M110 Component Selection (6)
Model
Number Product Name Remarks Accessories
NF5322-
SF05E
Host Port Card
(FC 2Ports)
Host Port card x 1(SFP module-less)
- Blank slot x2 for FC SFP
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF06E
Host Port Card
(FC 4Ports)
Host Port card x 1(SFP module-less)
- Blank slot x4 for FC SFP
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF21E
Host Port Card
(10Gb iSCSI optical 2Ports)
Host Port card x 1(SFP module-less)
- Blank slot x2 for 10Gb iSCSI optical SFP
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF22E
Host Port Card
(10Gb iSCSI optical 4Ports)
Host Port card x 1(SFP module-less)
- Blank slot x4 for 10Gb iSCSI optical SFP
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF23E
Host Port Card
(10Gb iSCSI Copper 2Ports)
Host Port card x 1
- 1/10Gb iSCSI Copper 2port
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF24E
Host Port Card
(10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Ports)
Host Port card x 1
- 1/10Gb iSCSI Copper 4port
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF44E
Host Port Card
(12Gb SAS 4Ports)
Host Port card x 1
-12Gb SAS 4port
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF83E
Host Port Card
(FC/10Gb iSCSI Optical Combo)
Host Port card x 1
- Blank slot x2 for FC SFP
- Blank slot x2 for 10Gb iSCSI optical SFP
List of
accessories
NF5322-
SF84E
Host Port Card
(FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper Combo)
Host Port card x 1
- Blank slot x2 for FC SFP
- Blank slot x2 for 1/10Gb iSCSI copper
List of
accessories
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2. M110 Component Selection (7)
(2-3) SFP Module for FC, iSCSI(Optical), and Combo
In case of SFP module-less host port card, it is required to purchase appropriate SFP module.
Refer to the following table and available SFP module combination on next page for appropriate
SFP type and quantity.
Model Number Product Name Remark
NF5322-SFP08E SFP Module(8Gb FC) SFP module 8Gb FC x2
NF5322-SFP16E SFP Module(16Gb FC) SFP module 16Gb FC x2
NF5322-SFP10E SFP Module(10Gb iSCSI Optical) SFP module 10Gb iSCSI Optical x2
■SFP(Small Form factor Pluggable) module
SFP module is kind of the transceiver to communicate in a Fibre channel or Gigabit Ethernet. The
connection of the apparatus is enabled by putting it on Host Port Card. Therefore, the arrangement of
the SFP module becomes required.

Port
combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP16E]
8G FC 2Port 1 0
8G FC 4Port 2 0
8G FC 6Port 3 0
8G FC 8Port 4 0
16G FC 2Port 0 1
16G FC 4Port 0 2
16G FC 6Port 0 3
16G FC 8Port 0 4
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 2Port 1 1
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 4Port 1 2
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 6Port 1 3
8G FC 4Port
16G FC 2Port 2 1
8G FC 4Port
16G FC 4Port 2 2
8G FC 6Port
16G FC 2Port 3 1
■Available SFP Module combination for Host Port Card (FC 4Port) [NF5322-SF06E]
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(dual controller)
with two Host Port Card(FC 4Port).
Max 8 SFPs (corresponded to 4-Model
Number) per unit are available.
2. M110 Component Selection (8)
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* Caution for installation of FC SFP module
Mixed installation with 8Gb FC SFP and 16Gb FC SFP is available. However, you need to install each
SFP at the same position when you set up dual controller configuration.
Controller 1
Host Port Card
Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3
・・・SFP module (8Gb FC)
・・・SFP module 16Gb FC)
Controller 1
Host Port Card
Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3
Controller 0
Host Port Card
Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3
Controller 0
Host Port Card
Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3
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Port
combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP16E]
8G FC 2Port 1 0
8G FC 4Port 2 0
16G FC 2Port 0 1
16G FC 4Port 0 2
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 2Port 1 1
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(single controller) with
one Host Port Card(FC 4Port).
Max 4 SFPs (corresponded to 2-model
Number) per unit are available.

■Available SFP Module combination for Host Port Card(10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port) [NF5322-SF22E]
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(dual controller)
with two Host Port Card(10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port).
Port combination
per unit
10Gb iSCSI Optical SFP
[NF5322-SFP10E]
10G iSCSI Optical
2Port 1
10G iSCSI Optical
4Port 2
10G iSCSI Optical
6Port 3
10G iSCSI Optical
8Port 4
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(single controller)
with two Host Port Card(10Gb iSCSI Optical 4Port).
Port combination
per unit
10Gb iSCSI Optical SFP
[NF5322-SFP10E]
10G iSCSI Optical
2Port 1
10G iSCSI Optical
4Port 2
2. M110 Component Selection (10)
Max 8 SFPs (corresponded to 4-Model
Number) per unit are available.
Max 4 SFPs (corresponded to 2-Model
Number) per unit are available.
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■Available SFP Module combination for Host Port Card(FC/10Gb iSCSI Optical) [NF5322-SF83E]
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(dual controller) with
two Host Port Card(FC / 10Gb iSCSI Optical).
Port combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP16E]
10Gb iSCSI Optical SFP
[NF5322-SFP10E]
8G FC 2Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2Port 1 0 1
16G FC 2Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2Port 0 1 1
Port combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-SFP16E]
10Gb iSCSI Optical SFP
[NF5322-SFP10E]
8G FC 2Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2/4Port 1 0 1 or 2
8G FC 4Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2/4Port 2 0 1 or 2
16G FC 2Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2/4Port 0 1 1 or 2
16G FC 4Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2/4Port 0 2 1 or 2
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 2Port
10G iSCSI Optical 2/4Port
1 1 1 or 2
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(single controller)
with one Host Port Card(FC / 10Gb iSCSI Optical).
2. M110 Component Selection (11)
Max 4 iSCSI SFPs (corresponded to
2-Model Number) per unit are available.
Max 4 FC SFPs (corresponded to 2-
Model Number) per unit are available.
Max 2 iSCSI SFPs (corresponded to 1-
Model Number) per unit are available.
Max 2 FC SFPs (corresponded to 1-
Model Number) per unit are available.
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■Available SFP Module combination for Host Port Card(FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper) [NF5322-SF84E]
Host Port Card(FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper) initially has 2port of 10Gb iSCSI Copper.
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(dual controller) with
two Host Port Card(FC / 10Gb iSCSI Copper).
Port combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-
SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-
SFP16E]
8G FC 2Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 2Port 1 0
16G FC 2Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 2Port 0 1
Port combination
per unit
8Gb FC SFP
[NF5322-
SFP08E]
16G FC SFP
[NF5322-
SFP16E]
8G FC 2Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Port 1 0
8G FC 4Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Port 2 0
16G FC 2Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Port 0 1
16G FC 4Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Port 0 2
8G FC 2Port
16G FC 2Port
10Gb iSCSI Copper 4Port
1 1
The following table shows available SFP combination in case of M110 disk array(single controller)
with one Host Port Card(FC / 10Gb iSCSI Copper).
Unit with two FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper Host
Port Card, has initially four 10 Gb iSCSI
Copper ports.
2. M110 Component Selection (12)
Max 4 FC SFPs (corresponded to
2-Model Number) per unit are
available.
Unit with one FC/10Gb iSCSI Copper Host
Port Card, has initially two 10 Gb iSCSI
Copper ports.
Max 2 FC SFPs (corresponded to 1-
Module Number) per unit are available.
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2. M110 Component Selection (13)
(2-4) Choose Host I/F
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.
• 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
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uCharacteristics
•Pros
High Functionality/High Availability
Data Protection
Online Firmware update
Snapshot, In-box/Inter-box Replication
•Cons
Higher cost than single controller configuration
uUsage
Dual controller storage for requiring 24 hours x 7 days operation
(e.g.) System that provides services to users such as database
and groupware operation, etc.
Dual Controller Configuration
(Standard Model)
Single Controller Configuration
(Low Cost Model) uCharacteristics
•Pros
Lower cost than dual controller configuration
•Cons
No support on cluster/FT server
No snapshot/data replication
No online Firmware upgrade
◆Usage
Single Controller storage for back up data as the primary back up
(e.g.) System which has a backup server connected with a
storage unit (single controller) as the primary backup and
a tape drive as the secondary backup.
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2. M110 Component Selection (14)
(2-6) NEC StorageManager Suite
NEC StorageManager Express is embedded in storage M110. This software can manage an M110
with basic functionalities and no management server is necessary. When more functions are required
such as data replication, purchase NEC StorageManager Suite that requires a management server.
Refer to the table below for functions which are available with NEC StorageManager Suite.
*1FC and iSCSI host I/F are supported. SAS host I/F is not supported.
NEC StorageManager Suite specific functions
[] designates optional product packages which can be purchased with
NEC StorageManager Suite.
Supported Storage
M110
Monitor multiple storages ○
Linkage with ESMPRO ○
Linkage with SigmaSystemCenter ○
Event Link (Report by e-mail. Run executable) ○
Monitor performance [NEC Storage PerformanceMonitor] ○
Analyze performance [NEC Storage PerformanceNavigator] ○
Alert (Express Alert, cooperate with syslog) ○
In-box replication [NEC Storage DynamicDataReplication] ○
Inter-box replication [NEC Storage RemoteDataReplication] ○*1
Prevent unauthorized access or modification of data [NEC
Storage VolumeProtect] ○
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○：Supported －：Not supported