Description
Dell EqualLogic PS6110 SAN with dual 10GbE controllers, redundant 1080W PSUs, and no HDDs. Scalable iSCSI storage for enterprise, virtualization, and backup.
Product Features
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Enterprise-class Dell EqualLogic PS6110 SAN designed for scalability.
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Ships with no HDDs installed, allowing full customization with SAS/SATA drives.
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Dual 14-port iSCSI 10GbE controllers provide redundancy and high throughput.
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2 × 1080W hot-swappable redundant PSUs for maximum uptime and reliability.
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iSCSI over 10GbE networking for faster storage performance.
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Hot-swappable components (drives, controllers, PSUs, fans) reduce downtime.
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Optimized for SAN/NAS environments, virtualization clusters, and enterprise workloads.
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Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for flexible data protection.
General Product Information
The Dell EqualLogic PS6110 (MY) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade iSCSI SAN storage array built to deliver scalable capacity, high throughput, and maximum availability for business-critical IT environments. Designed in a rackmount form factor, it comes preconfigured with no HDDs, giving enterprises the flexibility to configure their own storage using SAS or SATA HDDs and SSDs.
This unit includes dual 14-port 10GbE iSCSI controller modules, providing powerful performance and seamless failover capabilities. With redundant hot-swappable 1080W power supplies and fan modules, the PS6110 ensures continuous uptime and resiliency for mission-critical applications.
Perfectly suited for virtualization, SAN/NAS deployments, backup, and enterprise storage expansion, the Dell EqualLogic PS6110 integrates easily with VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms. Its hardware RAID support offers robust data protection, while the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager simplifies administration with web-based GUI and CLI management.
The PS6110 SAN series is recognized for its balance of scalability, performance, and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for data centers and enterprises looking to expand or modernize their storage infrastructure.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Series | EqualLogic |
| Model | PS6110 (MY) |
| Form Factor | Rackmount SAN (Enterprise-class) |
| Installed Drives | None (supports SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs) |
| Controllers | 2 × 14-Port 10GbE iSCSI Controller Modules |
| Networking | iSCSI over 10GbE |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Power Supply | 2 × 1080W Redundant PSUs |
| Hot-Swap Support | Drives, controllers, fans, PSUs |
| Management | Dell EqualLogic Group Manager (Web GUI & CLI) |
| Expansion | JBOD & shelf expansion supported |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Best Use Cases | SAN/NAS, virtualization, enterprise workloads |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R and T series)
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Enterprise SAN switches (Cisco MDS, Brocade, Arista)
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, Oracle Solaris
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Backup platforms: Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, Dell NetVault
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization clusters needing shared, high-throughput storage.
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Enterprise SAN environments seeking scalable capacity.
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Backup and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical workloads.
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Database hosting (Oracle, Microsoft SQL, SAP HANA).
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Hybrid SAN/NAS deployments for tiered storage.
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier EqualLogic models, the PS6110 offers 10GbE connectivity for faster performance, dual redundant controllers for resilience, and hot-swappable hardware for easy maintenance. Unlike older Fibre Channel solutions, the PS6110 provides a cost-effective iSCSI SAN architecture that integrates seamlessly with Ethernet infrastructures, making it ideal for modern virtualized data centers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell EqualLogic PS6100 or PS6210 for higher storage density
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Dell PowerVault MD series for tiered storage
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Enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs to populate drive bays
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SAN switches (Cisco, Brocade) for optimized iSCSI connectivity
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Dell EMC backup appliances for integrated data protection