Lenovo Storage
Lenovo Storage
Lenovo Storage

Limited-Time Offer: #DE4000H Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4000H Hybrid Array – Scalable 3 PB Entry-Level Block Storage with Dynamic Disk Pools

Keywords

#DE4000H, #DE2000H, #DM5000F, #Lenovo-ThinkSystem-DE-Series, #Lenovo-ThinkSystem-DM-Series, #Hybrid-Storage-Array, #All-Flash-Array, #Block-Storage, #Enterprise-Storage

Description

The #DE4000H is a hybrid entry-level storage array featuring dual active/active controllers with 8 GB or 32 GB per controller, scaling to 3 PB of raw capacity via up to 192 SFF or LFF drives in 2U12, 2U24, 4U60 form factors (plus DE120S, DE240S, DE600S expansions). Its Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) technology combined with traditional RAID levels delivers both performance and data protection, while flexible host connectivity spans 1/10 GbE iSCSI, 4/8/16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS, and 10/25 GbE iSCSI interfaces Lenovo PressLenovo Press.

The #DE2000H offers a compact 2 U chassis supporting up to 96 drives and 1.47 PB raw capacity with the same hybrid architecture, dual controllers (16 GB total), and block-storage ports—including 10/25 GbE iSCSI, 8/16/32 Gb FC, and 12 Gb SAS—ideal for SMB and ROBO deployments requiring cost-effective scalability .

The #DM5000F is an all-flash array running ONTAP software, supporting up to 144 SSDs and clustering up to twelve nodes for over 2.2 PB of raw unified block/NAS storage. With 64 GB RAM, battery-backed NVRAM, multi-protocol host ports (1/10 GbE, 8/16 Gb FC), and advanced data services (snapshots, dedupe, compression, encryption), it delivers enterprise-class flash performance and efficiency .

Lenovo’s broader ThinkSystem DE/DM portfolio—including the DE6000H, DE4000F hybrid, DM3000F, and DM8000—extends these architectures to higher capacities and NVMe-optimized configurations, ensuring matched solutions from entry-level to enterprise scale Lenovo Press.

Key Features

  • Scalable Hybrid Architecture: Dual active/active controllers, DDP plus RAID 0/1/3/5/6/10 for balanced performance and protection Lenovo PressLenovo Data Champions

  • Massive Capacity: Up to 3 PB raw (DE4000H), 1.47 PB (DE2000H), and 2.2 PB clustered (DM5000F) Lenovo Press

  • Flexible Connectivity: 1/10/25 GbE iSCSI, 4/8/16/32 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS host ports with pluggable HICs Lenovo Press

  • Advanced Data Services: Snapshots, thin provisioning, compression, deduplication, encryption, System Erase

  • High Availability: Redundant controllers, PSUs, fans; non-disruptive firmware and OS updates Lenovo Data Champions

  • Management & Automation: Lenovo XClarity, ONTAP management, RESTful APIs, SNMP integration

  • Deployment Versatility: Supports SAN or unified NAS/SAN clustering, hybrid or all-flash configurations across 2 U and 4 U chassis

Configuration

ComponentDE4000HDE2000HDM5000F
Form Factor2U12/2U24/4U602U12/2U242U24
Controllers (Memory)2×(8 GB or 32 GB)2×8 GB2×32 GB + NVRAM
Max Drives192 (with expansions)96 (with expansions)144 (cluster to 1728)
Raw CapacityUp to 3 PBUp to 1.47 PBUp to 2.2 PB (clustered)
Host Ports1/10/25 GbE, 4/8/16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS1/10 GbE, 8/16/32 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS1/10 GbE NAS/iSCSI, 8/16 Gb FC
Expansion ShelvesDE120S, DE240S, DE600SDE120S, DE240SDM240S, FAS2240 shelves

Compatibility

ThinkSystem DE/DM arrays support major hypervisors and OS platforms—VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu LTS—and integrate with Lenovo XClarity, NetApp ONTAP tools, and third-party orchestration via RESTful APIs and SNMP Lenovo Press.

Usage Scenarios

1. Enterprise Consolidation: DE4000H’s large-scale hybrid pools suit consolidated VM, database, and archival workloads, delivering sub-millisecond response with DDP and multi-path I/O.
2. Branch & ROBO: DE2000H offers cost-effective block storage with simplified expansion, ideal for remote offices needing local resilience and centralized management.
3. Flash-Optimized Performance: DM5000F accelerates analytics, AI/ML inference, and VDI with all-flash low latency, unified block/NAS access, and nondisruptive scaling via clustering.
4. Growth-Oriented Scale-Out: Start small on the DE/DM platform and nondisruptively expand capacity, performance, and data services as business demands evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How far can the DE4000H scale?
DE4000H scales from 12/24/60 drives in its base chassis up to 192 drives with attached DE120S, DE240S, and DE600S expansion enclosures.

Q2: What protocols does DE2000H support?
DE2000H supports 1/10 GbE iSCSI, 8/16/32 Gb FC, and 12 Gb SAS, enabling flexible connectivity for mixed-protocol environments.

Q3: Can DM5000F be used for both SAN and NAS?
Yes—DM5000F’s ONTAP software provides unified SAN (FC/iSCSI) and NAS (NFS/SMB) services, with data efficiency features across both.

Q4: What data protection features are standard?
All arrays include snapshots, replication, thin provisioning, compression, deduplication, and encryption; DE series adds DDP, while DM series employs RAID-DP/TEC for enhanced resilience.

Huawei Storage
Huawei Storage
Huawei Storage

Limited-Time Offer: #5110 V5, #5210 V5, #5310 V5, #2600 V3 & #2200 V5 Huawei OceanStor Arrays – Scalable Hybrid and All-Flash Solutions

Keywords

#5110 V5, #5210 V5, #5310 V5, #2600 V3, #2200 V5, #OceanStor-V5, #OceanStor-V3, #Hybrid-Flash-Storage, #All-Flash-Storage, #Dynamic-Disk-Pools

Description

The OceanStor 5110 V5 is an intelligent hybrid flash array featuring dual active/active controllers, Turbo Module hot-swap capabilities, and Dynamic Disk Pools for performance and protection across up to 192 drives in 2 U or 4 U configurations. It supports a wide array of front-end protocols—8/16/32 Gb FC, 1/10/25/40/100 Gb E, and 12 Gb SAS—with up to 256 GB cache per controller for mixed OLTP and file workloads.

Building on this, the OceanStor 5210 V5 doubles controller cache to 512 GB, scales to 1 000 drives, and adds HyperMetro active-active disaster recovery alongside SmartQoS, SmartTier, and HyperCopy for seamless data protection in enterprise environments.

For all-flash requirements, the OceanStor 5310 V5 leverages FlashLink® algorithms, capacity-oriented SSDs, and up to 128 controllers in a scale-out cluster, providing multi-protocol SAN/NAS and NVMe-over-RoCE support for large-scale data centers.

At the entry level, the OceanStor 2600 V3 offers a cloud-oriented OS with SmartTier, SmartVirtualization, and HyperMetro features in a 2 U chassis for mid-range OLTP, file sharing, and backup, while the OceanStor 2200 V5 enhances intelligence with converged SSD/HDD tiering and intelligent O&M for SMB and ROBO sites.

Key Features

  • Dual Active/Active Controllers: High availability with hot-swap CPUs, fans, power, and interface modules (5110 V5/2600 V3) 

  • Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP): Optimizes performance and rebuild times across hybrid arrays (5110 V5/5210 V5) 

  • Multi-Protocol Front Ends: Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, FC-NVMe, NVMe-RoCE for flexible SAN/NAS (5210 V5/5310 V5) 

  • Smart Data Services: SmartTier, SmartQoS, SmartCompression, SmartDedupe, and HyperMetro for efficiency and DR (2200 V5/2600 V3)

  • Scale-Out Clustering: Up to 128 controllers and 1 024 PiB effective capacity in 5310 V5 clusters Huawei Enterprise

  • All-Flash & Hybrid Options: Model choices from entry-level hybrid (2200 V5) to capacity-optimized all-flash (5310 V5) 

  • Unified Management: Lenovo XClarity and Huawei eSight, plus RESTful APIs and SNMP for automation

  • High Availability & Resilience: Non-disruptive updates, multipathing, active-active replication, and encryption services

Configuration

ModelForm FactorMax DrivesCache per CtrlFront-End PortsBackend Ports
5110 V52 U12/2 U24/4 U6019216/32 GB8/16/32 Gb FC; 1/10/25 Gb E; 12 Gb SASSAS 3.0
5210 V52 U12/2 U241 000256/512 GB8/16/32 Gb FC; 1/10/25/40/100 Gb ESAS 3.0
5310 V52 U/4 U144 SSD128 GB–2 TBFC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, FC-NVMe, NVMe-RoCE, S3NVMe, SAS 3.0
2600 V32 U50016/32 GB16 Gb FC; 10 Gb FCoE; 12 Gb SAS; NAS protocolsSAS 3.0, PCIe 3.0
2200 V52 U6016/32 GB8/16/32 Gb FC; 1/10/25/40/100 Gb E; NVMe-RoCESAS 3.0

Compatibility

Huawei OceanStor arrays support all major hypervisors and operating systems—including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu LTS—ensuring seamless integration into existing data-center environments . They interoperate with heterogeneous storage via SmartVirtualization, and can federate with third-party arrays for data migration and tiering .

Unified management through Huawei eSight or Lenovo XClarity provides centralized provisioning, monitoring, and alerting. RESTful APIs, SNMP, and plugin integrations (ServiceNow, Ansible) enable automated orchestration and DevOps workflows.

Usage Scenarios

  1. Enterprise Core & Edge: OceanStor 5210 V5’s high-density drives and active-active controllers make it ideal for central databases and remote-site continuity, with HyperMetro for zero-RPO replication .

  2. Cloud-Scale All-Flash: OceanStor 5310 V5 clusters deliver massive PiB-scale capacity, low latency, and multi-protocol support for cloud and container platforms, enabling unified block, file, and object storage Huawei Enterprise.

  3. SMB & ROBO Flash-Optimized: OceanStor 2200 V5 combines hybrid SSD/HDD tiering with SmartTier and intelligent O&M, providing sub-1 ms response for branch office applications and virtual desktop infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the maximum scale-out capacity of the 5310 V5?
A1: It supports up to 128 controllers and an effective capacity of 1 024 PiB in a single cluster Huawei Enterprise.

Q2: How does Dynamic Disk Pools improve rebuild times?
A2: DDP distributes data parity and rebuild load across all drives, reducing rebuild time by up to 80% compared to traditional RAID.

Q3: Can the 2600 V3 and 2200 V5 run SAN and NAS concurrently?
A3: Yes—both series provide gateway-free Active-Active SAN/NAS convergence, delivering block and file services simultaneously without additional gateways.

Q4: Which data services require additional licensing?
A4: Advanced features like SmartDedupe, SmartCompression, and HyperLock (WORM) require optional software licenses on OceanStor V5 arrays

Dell Storage
Dell Storage
Dell Storage

Flash Sale: #MD3060e PowerVault MD3060e & #ME5012#ME5048 PowerVault ME Series – High-Density DAS & Entry SAN Arrays

Keywords

#MD3060e, #ME5012, #ME5024, #ME412, #ME424, #ME484, #ME5048, #MD1280, #MD1400, #PowerVault, #Dell-EMC, #DAS-Storage, #SAN-Storage

Description

The #MD3060e is a 4U SAS dense enclosure that holds up to 60 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives, expandable to 240 drives (2.4 PB) behind a single PowerEdge server via up to four chained enclosures. It supports mixed media—NL-SAS, SAS, SSD, SED—and hot-swap modules (drives, fans, PSUs, EMMs) for uninterrupted operations. MD3060e connects via 6 Gbps SAS HBAs to deliver high-density DAS at an affordable cost Dell.

The PowerVault ME5 Series brings hybrid and all-flash SAN arrays in compact 2U/1U form factors. The ME5012 (2U, 12 bays) and ME5024 (2U, 24 bays) balance HDD and SSD tiers with RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and dynamic tiering for mixed workloads Wikipedia. The ME412 (1U, 12 bays) and ME424 (1U, 24 bays) target flash-first deployments, with NVMe back-end in ME424 for ultra-low latency. High-density flash arrays ME484 (1U, 24 SSD bays) and ME5048 (2U, 48 SSD bays) support end-to-end NVMe over Fabrics for real-time analytics and VDI.

Key Features

  • High Density DAS (MD3060e): 60 bays per enclosure, up to 240 drives/2.4 PB raw behind one server.

  • Mixed Media Support: NL-SAS, SAS, SSD, SED mix-and-match in MD3060e and ME-series.

  • Hybrid SAN Arrays: ME5012/ME5024 deliver HDD+SSD with dynamic tiering and RAID levels for balanced cost/performance.

  • All-Flash & NVMe: ME412/ME424 and ME484/ME5048 offer sub-ms latency, NVMe back-ends, and NVMe-oF support.

  • Non-Disruptive Scale-Out: Scale ME-series via MD1280/MD1400 expansion shelves without downtime.

  • Enterprise-Grade Availability: Dual active/active controllers, hot-swap PSUs, fans, and firmware updates.

  • Flexibility & Management: Supports PowerEdge integration, Dell OpenManage, and RESTful APIs for automation.

Configuration

ModelForm FactorBaysMax Drives (with Expansions)Host Connectivity
MD3060e4U60240 (4× MD3060e)6 Gbps SAS (HBA link)
ME50122U1212 + MD128012 Gbps SAS
ME50242U2424 + MD1280/MD140012 Gbps SAS
ME4121U1212 + MD128012 Gbps SAS
ME4241U2424 + MD1280/MD140012 Gbps SAS, NVMe
ME4841U24 SSDNVMe over Fabrics
ME50482U48 SSDNVMe over Fabrics
R4900G54U24Server + JBOD combo
MD12802U12SAS expansion shelf
MD14004U24SAS expansion shelf

Compatibility

MD3060e and ME-series arrays integrate with Dell PowerEdge servers (R630, R730, R730xd, R4900G5) and support VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat RHEL, SUSE, and Ubuntu. Dell OpenManage and RESTful APIs enable unified provisioning and lifecycle management across PowerVault deployments.

Usage Scenarios

  1. High-Density DAS for Big Data: MD3060e behind R730 servers maximizes data footprint in limited rack space, ideal for archiving and line-of-business applications Dell.

  2. Hybrid SAN for Virtualization: ME5012 supports mixed VM workloads with SSD caching and SSD+HDD tiering, improving VM density and performance.

  3. Flash-First Analytics: ME424 NVMe back-end and ME484/ME5048 NVMe-oF deliver sub-ms latency for real-time analytics, AI/ML inference, and VDI.

  4. Seamless Scale-Out: Add MD1280/MD1400 expansions to ME-series arrays non-disruptively as data grows, avoiding forklift upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How do I expand an ME5024 array?
You can attach up to four MD1280 (12 bay) or MD1400 (24 bay) shelves via 12 Gbps SAS cables for non-disruptive capacity growth Wikipedia.

Q2: What drives are supported in MD3060e?
MD3060e accepts NL-SAS, SAS, SSD, and Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) in 2.5″ or 3.5″ formats, mix-and-match within the same enclosure.

Q3: Can ME424 run NVMe over Fabrics?
Yes—ME424’s NVMe back-end supports NVMe over Fabrics (RoCE) for low-latency, high-throughput NVMe storage networks Wikipedia.

Q4: Is the MD3060e compatible with NVMe drives?
No—MD3060e is a 6 Gbps SAS enclosure and does not support NVMe drives; NVMe is provided in ME-series flash models like ME484 and ME5048.

Other Storage
Other Storage
Other Storage

Limited-Time Offer: #SA5456M5 Inspur SA5456M5 Storage System – 2× Intel Gold 6152, 768 GB DDR4, 60×16 TB Seagate EXOS X16, 40 GbE

Keywords

#SA5456M5, #Intel-Gold-6152, #768GB-DDR4-RDIMM, #Seagate-EXOS-X16, #40Gbps-Network-Card, #High-Performance-Storage, #Enterprise-Storage-Solution, #SA5456M5-Configuration, #Scalable-Storage-System

Description

The #SA5456M5 is built around dual Intel® Xeon® Gold 6152 CPUs, each providing 22 cores and 44 threads, with a base frequency of 2.10 GHz and turbo up to 3.70 GHz, delivering robust parallel compute performance for demanding workloads. It houses 12×64 GB DDR4 RDIMMs at 2666 MT/s for a total of 768 GB memory, enabling efficient in-memory processing of large datasets. Storage is provisioned by 60×16 TB Seagate® Exos® X16 drives, offering an aggregate raw capacity of 960 TB with enterprise-grade reliability and sustained 261 MB/s transfer rates .

Networking is handled by a single-port Intel® XL710-QDA1 converged network adapter, providing 40 Gbps Ethernet with PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity, SR-IOV, VT-c, and advanced offloads for optimized packet processing and virtualization. The 4U chassis supports hot-swappable 3.5″ drives and redundant PSUs/fans, ensuring high availability and ease of maintenance.

Key Features

  • Dual Intel® Xeon® Gold 6152 Processors: 22 cores/44 threads each, 2.10 GHz base, 3.70 GHz turbo, 30.25 MB L3 cache.

  • 768 GB DDR4 RDIMM Memory: 12×64 GB modules at 2666 MT/s for high bandwidth and capacity.

  • 960 TB Raw Storage: 60×16 TB Seagate® Exos® X16 HDDs, 7.2 K RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB cache, 261 MB/s sustained.

  • 40 GbE Networking: Intel® XL710-QDA1 single-port QSFP+, PCIe 3.0 x8, SR-IOV, VT-c, DPDK optimization.

  • High Availability: Hot-swap drives, redundant PSUs and fans, chassis IPMI manageability .

  • Scalable Architecture: Supports OCP NICs, GPU modules, and NVMe cache via PCIe slots. 

Configuration

ComponentSpecification
ModelSA5456M5
CPUs2× Intel® Xeon® Gold 6152 (22 cores/44 threads, 2.10 GHz/3.70 GHz)
Memory12×64 GB DDR4 RDIMM @ 2666 MT/s (768 GB total)
Storage60×16 TB Seagate® Exos® X16 HDDs (960 TB raw)
Networking1× Intel® XL710-QDA1 40 GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8
Chassis4U rack-mountable; hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays; redundant PSUs and fans
Expansion Slots8× PCIe 3.0 slots for OCP/GPU/NVMe modules
ManagementIPMI with web GUI and Redfish API support

Compatibility

The SA5456M5 supports any OS and hypervisor that run on Intel® Xeon® Scalable platforms, including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and Ubuntu LTS. Its OCP-ready design and standard PCIe slots enable integration with offload cards, GPU accelerators, and NVMe SSD caches. Remote management and monitoring are available via IPMI 2.0 and Redfish APIs.

Usage Scenarios

1. Data Archiving & Backup
Ideal for nearline storage of large datasets—log archives, media libraries, compliance data—with 960 TB raw capacity and enterprise reliability.

2. High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Dual 44-thread CPUs and 768 GB memory accelerate scientific simulations and engineering workloads, while high-density storage accommodates massive datasets.

3. Virtualized Environments
Sub-millisecond drive access and large memory footprint support high VM densities for VDI, database consolidation, and cloud services.

4. Big Data Analytics & AI
Balanced I/O and CPU resources handle parallel analytics pipelines and training/inference workloads, with headroom for GPU integration via PCIe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the raw storage capacity of the SA5456M5?
A1: It ships with 60×16 TB Seagate Exos X16 drives for 960 TB raw capacity BoyuTechs.com.

Q2: Which network adapter does it use, and what speeds?
A2: It uses an Intel XL710-QDA1 single-port QSFP+ adapter supporting 40 GbE (backwards to 10 GbE) over PCIe 3.0 x8 Intel.

Q3: Can I upgrade to NVMe or add GPUs?
A3: Yes—there are 8 PCIe 3.0 expansion slots for OCP, NVMe SSD adapters, and GPU accelerators, supporting heterogeneous workloads BoyuTechs.com.

Q4: Is remote management supported?
A4: The system includes IPMI 2.0 with web GUI and Redfish APIs for out-of-band provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates