Description
Dell EqualLogic PS6010 3U iSCSI SAN with 4TB storage (4×1TB SAS), dual controllers, redundant 440W PSUs. Ideal for virtualization, backup & enterprise storage.
Product Features
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Enterprise-grade iSCSI SAN storage in a compact 3U rackmount form factor.
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4TB raw capacity with 4 × 1TB 7.2K SAS HDDs for reliable performance.
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Dual Control Module 10 controllers ensure high availability and failover support.
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Redundant 440W hot-swappable power supplies for continuous uptime.
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Fully optimized for VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise virtualization clusters.
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Scalable SAN solution with Dell EqualLogic’s auto-load balancing.
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Ideal for backup, disaster recovery, and centralized storage.
General Product Information
The Dell EqualLogic PS6010 is a powerful and flexible iSCSI SAN storage system designed for enterprise environments that demand reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Built in a 3U rackmount enclosure, this system comes preconfigured with 4 × 1TB 7.2K SAS hard drives (4TB total raw capacity), making it well-suited for data backup, archival, and mid-tier workloads.
Equipped with dual Control Module 10 controllers, the PS6010 delivers high availability and automated failover, ensuring data access remains uninterrupted even in the event of a hardware failure. Its dual 440W redundant power supplies add another layer of fault tolerance, enabling continuous operation for mission-critical applications.
With its iSCSI SAN architecture, the Dell EqualLogic PS6010 integrates seamlessly into existing data centers and supports VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms, making it an ideal solution for IT teams building or expanding virtualized infrastructures.
Featuring auto-load balancing, RAID support, and advanced storage management tools, the PS6010 helps organizations reduce downtime, improve performance, and scale storage capacity as business demands grow.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | EqualLogic PS6010 |
| Part Number | 0943814-002 |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| Installed Drives | 4 × 1TB 7.2K SAS HDDs (Dell 9JW154-536) |
| Total Capacity | 4TB raw |
| Controllers | 2 × Control Module 10 |
| Interface | iSCSI SAN (GbE) |
| RAID Support | Multiple RAID levels supported |
| Power Supply | 2 × 440W Redundant PSUs |
| Hot-Swap Support | Drives, controllers, fans, PSUs |
| Management | Dell EqualLogic Group Manager |
| Best Use Cases | Virtualization, SAN storage, backup & recovery |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R-series, T-series)
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Enterprise SAN switches (Cisco, Brocade, Juniper)
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu environments
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Backup solutions like Veeam, Commvault, and Dell NetVault
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualized environments needing scalable shared storage
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Enterprise SAN deployments with iSCSI connectivity
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Backup and disaster recovery storage
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Data archiving and centralized storage consolidation
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Mid-tier workloads requiring reliability and redundancy
Comparison Angle
The Dell EqualLogic PS6010 provides improved scalability, fault tolerance, and integration compared to earlier EqualLogic arrays. With dual Control Module 10 controllers, hot-swappable components, and enhanced SAN management tools, it delivers superior uptime and simplified administration, making it a stronger choice for enterprises than older single-controller solutions.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell EqualLogic PS6100/PS6500 for higher-capacity SAN needs
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Dell PowerVault MD series for tiered storage deployments
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Dell EMC backup solutions for integrated data protection
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SAN switches (Cisco MDS, Brocade) for iSCSI optimization
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Rackmount PDUs and UPS systems for power protection