Dell EMC Unity 500/500F Storage Arrays - Reliable China Suppliers & Factory for Hybrid and All-Flash Solutions
Product Description
EMC Unity 500 and Unity 500F are mid-range unified storage arrays launched by Dell EMC, representing hybrid (SSD + mechanical hard drive) and all-flash models respectively. They are designed to provide block storage and file storage capabilities and support a variety of data services to meet the requirements of flexibility, cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
Both Unity 500 and 500F feature a 2U chassis design. The disk processor storage module (DPE) supports up to 25 2.5-inch hard disks (the hybrid model is compatible with SAS/SSD, and the all-flash model is a flash drive).
The maximum original capacity can reach 1.1PB. The processor configuration is two Intel E5-2660 10-core 2.6GHz cpus, and the memory is 128GB. The system transmits data through 12 Gb SAS backend connection and optional front-end interfaces such as fibre channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB 3.0.
This series of products supports unified storage management, integrates in-line compression, snapshots, thin provisioning and other data services, and is compatible with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Microsoft. The all-flash version of Unity 500F is optimized for high-performance scenarios, offering high IOPS and low latency, while the hybrid model strikes a balance between cost and performance. The management interface is based on HTML5 and supports quick configuration and the CloudIQ platform for active monitoring.
Unity 500/500F is suitable for virtualized environments, database applications, and storage needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Its compact design simplifies rack deployment and lifecycle management.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product types | SAN network storage, Hybrid flash storage |
| Interfaces | 20 FC per array, 24 1GBASE-T /iSCSI per array, and 24 10GbE/iSCSI per array |
| Hard disk bays | 25 2.5-inch SAS/ flash memory (2U) slots, 15 3.5-inch SAS/ flash memory (3U) |
| Maximum number of hard disks | 6/500 |
| Maximum storage capacity | 8PB |
| Pre-installed Software system |
Dell EMC Unity Base Software Unisphere Management Remote Protection Local Protection Ecosystem Integration |
| Processor | 2 Intel Xeon E5-2660 10-Core 2.6GHz |
| Product memory | 128GB |
| The dimensions of the 2.5-inch LFF product | 88.8*447.6*609mm |
| The dimensions of the 3.5-inch LFF product | 88.8*447.6*684.3mm |
| Product power supply | 100-240 VAC±10%, 47-63Hz |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Dell EMC Unity 500 and Unity 500F?
The Unity 500 is a hybrid model that uses a combination of SSDs and mechanical hard drives to balance cost and performance. The Unity 500F is an all-flash model optimized specifically for high-performance scenarios, offering high IOPS and low latency.
What is the maximum storage capacity supported by the Unity 500 and 500F?
The system can support a maximum storage capacity of up to 8PB, with a maximum original capacity reaching 1.1PB.
What are the processor and memory configurations for these models?
Both models are equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2660 10-core 2.6GHz processors and feature 128GB of system memory.
What pre-installed software features are included with the Unity arrays?
They come pre-installed with Dell EMC Unity Base Software, Unisphere Management, Remote Protection, Local Protection, and Ecosystem Integration.
Which interface options are available for data transmission?
The arrays transmit data via a 12 Gb SAS backend connection and support front-end interfaces including Fibre Channel (up to 20 FC per array), 1GBASE-T/iSCSI (up to 24 per array), and 10GbE/iSCSI (up to 24 per array).
What environments are the Unity 500/500F best suited for?
These arrays are ideal for virtualized environments (compatible with VMware and Microsoft), database applications, and the general storage requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises.