Dell EMC Unity XT 680F All-Flash Storage Array: Top Choice for China Suppliers and Factories
Product Description
Performance & Specs
Adopts a double live controller structure supporting mixed workloads with a maximum effective capacity of 680 TB. Delivers millisecond delay and 2 times performance improvement. Hardware includes Intel Xeon dual-socket processors (12 cores/2.1GHz per node), 192GB memory per node, maximum raw capacity of 8.0PB, support for 1000 hard disks, and up to 3.58TB total cache.
Features & Advantages
Provides end-to-end simplified management, enabling rapid deployment and lifecycle management via Web interface. Supports unified management of files, block storage, and VMware vVol. Includes automated data reduction (target 3:1 ratio), multi-cloud replication, disaster recovery, DevOps integration, static data encryption, and advanced security protocols.
Deployment & Cost
Features a compact 2U chassis design that shortens installation and configuration time to just 30 minutes. Supports metropolitan dual-active synchronous replication. Balances cost and performance through a hybrid flash memory architecture, significantly lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Hybrid flash memory storage |
| Hard disk capacity | 8PB |
| Processor | Intel Xeon dual-socket processor |
| CPU (each SP) | Dual sockets 12c/2.1GHz |
| Memory (per SP) | 192GB |
| Maximum original capacity | 8.0PB |
| CNA/Mezz port | 25GbE Opt, 10GbE BaseT |
| IO module | 10GbE BaseT, 16Gb FC, 25GbE option, 10GbE option, SAS BE |
| Minimum/maximum number of drives | 6/1000 |
| The memory capacity of each display | 384GB |
| Maximum FAST cache | up to 3.2TB |
| Total cache capacity | up to 3.58TB |
| The maximum number of mezzanine cards for each display | 2 |
| The maximum number of IO modules for each array | 4 |
| Maximum file system size | 256TB |
| The maximum number of file systems for each display | 2000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What workloads is the Dell EMC Unity XT680F best suited for?
The Unity XT680F is designed for hybrid cloud environments and is ideal for general-purpose workloads, including virtualization, database management, and unified file services.
What is the maximum capacity and drive support of the Unity XT680F?
It supports a maximum raw capacity of 8.0PB, an effective capacity of up to 680 TB for mixed workloads, and can accommodate a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 1,000 drives.
Does the system support data reduction features?
Yes, the Unity XT680F features automated data reduction capabilities with a target efficiency ratio of 3:1, helping to optimize storage utilization and reduce costs.
How fast can the Unity XT680F be deployed?
Thanks to its compact 2U chassis design and end-to-end simplified Web management interface, the installation and configuration process can be completed in as little as 30 minutes.
What processor and memory configurations are included?
The hardware is equipped with an Intel Xeon dual-socket processor (12 cores per node running at 2.1GHz) and 192GB of memory per Storage Processor (SP), providing robust processing power for demanding enterprise tasks.
What connectivity options and IO modules are supported?
It features CNA/Mezz ports (supporting 25GbE Opt and 10GbE BaseT) and supports up to 4 IO modules per array, including options for 10GbE BaseT, 16Gb FC, 25GbE, 10GbE, and SAS BE.