Dell EMC Unity XT 880F: High-Performance Flash Storage for China Suppliers and Factories
Product Description
The Dell EMC Unity XT 880F is a fully-flash unified storage system designed for large enterprise-level applications. It is specifically tailored for virtualization, databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and mixed workloads in multi-cloud environments, aiming to provide high-performance, low-latency, and scalable storage solutions.
This system adopts a dual-controller architecture, supports uninterrupted performance upgrades, and integrates data reduction technologies (such as compression and deduplication), achieving a data reduction ratio of up to 3:1, thereby enhancing storage efficiency.
Processor and Memory
Equipped with dual-slot Intel Xeon processors (16 cores per controller / 2.1GHz, totaling 64 cores), with system memory up to 768GB.
Capacity and Scalability
The maximum raw capacity is 16PB, supports up to 1,500 drives, and is equipped with 4 SAS ports for back-end connections.
Network and Interfaces
Offers multiple connection options, including 10GbE BaseT, 16Gb FC, 25GbE, etc., facilitating integration into existing enterprise networks.
Management and Compatibility
Supports unified management of block storage, file storage, and VMware vVol objects, simplifying the operation and maintenance of storage pools.
The Unity XT 880F is suitable for scenarios requiring high concurrent processing capabilities, such as large database transactions or intensive virtualization environments, and reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) through embedded data services.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Flash Storage |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Dual-socket Processor |
| Product Power Supply | 10GbE BaseT, 16Gb FC, 25GbE options, 10GbE options, SAS BE |
| CPU (per SP) | Dual socket 16 cores/2.1GHz |
| Memory (per SP) | 384GB |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | 16.0PB |
| CNA/Mezz Ports | 25GbE Opt, 10GbE BaseT |
| Maximum Number of File Systems per Array | 4000 |
| Maximum LUN Size | 256 TB |
| Number of Embedded SAS IO Ports per Array | 4 4-channel 12Gb/s SAS Ports (for BE connection) |
| Maximum Number of IO Modules per Array | 4 |
| Maximum Number of Interlayer Cards per Array | 2 |
| System Memory/Cache per Array | 768GB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum storage capacity of the Dell EMC Unity XT 880F?
The Dell EMC Unity XT 880F supports a maximum raw storage capacity of up to 16.0 PB and can scale up to 1,500 drives.
What processor and memory configurations are used in the system?
Each array is equipped with dual-socket Intel Xeon processors featuring 16 cores per controller (2.1GHz, totaling 64 cores) and provides a total system memory/cache of up to 768GB (384GB per Storage Processor).
What kind of data reduction technologies are integrated?
The system features embedded data reduction technologies, including data compression and deduplication, which can achieve an efficiency ratio of up to 3:1 to optimize physical storage space.
What connectivity and network interfaces are available?
The system offers versatile connectivity options, including 10GbE BaseT, 16Gb FC, and 25GbE options, alongside 4-channel 12Gb/s SAS backend ports for expansion storage connections.
What applications and workloads is the Unity XT 880F best suited for?
It is designed for demanding large enterprise applications, specifically high-performance virtualization environments, intensive databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and mixed workloads in multi-cloud environments.
Does it support unified management for different storage protocols?
Yes, the Unity XT 880F supports unified management across block storage, file storage, and VMware vVol objects, simplifying overall storage administration and maintenance.