Dell EMC Isilon A200 Description
The Dell EMC Isilon A200 is an active archive scale-out NAS storage solution designed for efficient storage and management of large amounts of unstructured data. It combines near-primary accessibility with value and ease of use, powered by the OneFS operating system. The system is specifically designed for organizations requiring efficient archival storage with quick access capabilities.
Successor and Improvements
The Dell EMC PowerScale platform represents the evolution of the Isilon family, running on the PowerScale OneFS operating system. However, the A200 remains an active product in the lineup.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor (per node) | Intel® Pentium® Processor D1508 (Dual-Core) |
| Memory (per node) | 16 GB ECC |
| Cache (per node) | 400 GB SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 120 TB to 480 TB per chassis |
| Maximum Cluster Capacity | Up to 17 PB |
| Nodes per Chassis | 4 nodes |
| Cluster Scalability | 4 to 144 nodes |
| Operating System | OneFS |
| Network Interfaces | 2x 10GbE (SFP+) |
Series Model Comparison
| Feature | A200 | A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Use Case | Active Archive | Deep Archive |
| Max Cluster Capacity | 17 PB | 28 PB |
| Accessibility | Near-primary | Deep archive |
| Density | Standard | High density |
Available Versions
- Various capacity configurations from 120 TB to 480 TB per chassis
- Different node configurations within a chassis (4 nodes per chassis)
Key Features
- OneFS operating system with single volume design
- Massive scalability up to 17 PB in a single cluster
- Flexible configuration options
- Enterprise-grade data protection
- Simple management regardless of size
- Efficient storage utilization
- Multi-protocol support
- Automated tiering capabilities
- Integrated data protection
Common Applications
- Active archive storage
- Large-scale data archiving
- Regulatory compliance storage
- Media and entertainment archives
- Healthcare imaging archives
- Digital surveillance storage
- Enterprise file services
- Research data archives
Sources
- https://www.dell.com/en-uk/dt/storage/isilon/isilon-a200-archive-nas-storage.htm
- https://www.gotomojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dell-emc-isilon-archive-spec-sheet.pdf
- https://www.sanstorageworks.com/datasheets/Storage/Primary/h16072-ss-isilon-archives.pdf
- https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/storage/technical-support/docu65240.pdf
Note: Some specifications might vary based on configuration and availability in different regions. All information is sourced from official Dell EMC documentation and technical specifications available at the time of compilation.
