Description
You have better things to do than think about your backup and archive technology, and the PowerVault™ ML6000 family is designed to ensure that storage of your key files are worry and hassle free. The ML6000 is a versatile, enterprise-level, top-rated modular tape library that allows customers to scale their storage area network (SAN) backup and archive solutions. Employing LTO tape drives and media with write-once, read-many (WORM) capability, as well as features such as proactive monitoring to supervise all major subsystem components and Library-Managed Encryption for added security, the ML6000 is an intelligent, long-term investment. Capable of expanding as your capacity needs grow, the ML6000 family offers your organization long-term data retention and restoration functionality, in a robust, intelligent, user-friendly storage system.
Main Features
Tape Backup Technology
- Automated tape library
41 to 409 cartridges (41U config)
1-18 LTO tape drives (41U config)
5U, 14U and 23U base configurations
9U expansion module
32U and 41U chassis sizes available for configuration
Server Compatibility
Library Configurations
- PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U)
Up to 41 cartridges
Up to 2 tape drives
Up to 6 import/export slots
PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U)
Up to 133 cartridges
Up to 6 tape drives
Up to 18 import/export slots
PowerVault ML6030 CM (23U)
Up to 225 cartridges
Up to 10 tape drives
Up to 30 import/export slots
PowerVault ML6000 EM (9U)
Up to 92 cartridges
Up to 4 tape drives
Up to 12 import/export slots
ML6000 - 32U Config
Up to 317 cartridges
Up to 14 tape drives
Up to 42 import/export slots
ML6000 - 41U Config
Up to 409 cartridges
Up to 18 tape drives
Up to 54 import/export slots
Encryption
- Optional Library Managed Encryption (LTO-4 and later generations)
Optional Advanced Reporting Available
Optional Features
Optional Capacity on Demand
Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support provides easy data access and management allowing easy file share; LTFS-LE software is available for purchase
Barcode Reader
Reliability
- Tape Shelf Life: 30 years (at 20°C, 40%RH)
Power: Redundant power supplies available
User Upgrades: Drives, capacity on demand, second power supply, library managed encryption, advanced reporting
FRUs/CRUs: Power supplies, picker assembly, control electronics, hot-swap drives, RMU
Diagnostics: Embedded monitoring of major subsystems, self-diagnostics, policy-based email alerts, auto calibration, auto inventory, SNMP alerts via RMU
Additional Features: Automatic bar code reader, choice of automatic or manual drive cleaning
Operations
- Configuration: Auto discovery and auto calibration for installed/added components (modules, tapes, drives)
Management
- Library Management Interface:
Operator panel
Password-protected, context-sensitive LCD menu display with backlight
Displays library, drive and mailbox activity
Remote management (Remote Management Unit -- RMU) with integrated web server
Drive Controllers
- 8 Gb/s FC, 6 Gb/s SAS (LTO-6 and earlier generations only)
Note: ML6000 will support any combination of LTO drives after point of sale. Dell recommends partitioning drives by generation for ease of media management.
Software
- Dell NetVault® Backup
For additional tape backup software support such as Symantec and CommVault, visit the software vendor site for up-to-date support information.
Chassis
- PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U)
8.6" x 17.4" x 31.4" (21.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm)
66 lbs (30 Kgs)
PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U)
24.4" x 17.4" x 31.4" (61.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm)
125 lbs (56.8 Kgs)
PowerVault ML6030 CM (23U)
40.1" x 17.4" x 31.4" (101.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm)
184 lbs (83.6 Kgs)
Environmental Operating Conditions
Electrical: 100-240V
Altitude: 10,000 ft (9,144m)
Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (operating)
Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing (operating)
Product Link
http://www.dell.com/downloads/ap/products/pvaul/en/ML6000_spec_sheet.pdf
