EMC VNX7500 Technical Specifications
The EMC VNX7500 is a high-end unified storage system that delivers enterprise-class scalability and flexibility for mid-tier to enterprise environments. It's designed to provide block, file, and object storage capabilities in a single platform, supporting multiple protocols including NAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and FCoE.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon 5600 Series |
| Memory | 48GB or 96GB |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | 2,970 TB |
| Maximum Number of Drives | Up to 500 drives |
| Drive Types Supported | SAS, Near-line SAS, Flash drives |
| Maximum SAN Hosts | 8,192 |
| Maximum File System Size | 16 TB |
| Maximum Block I/O Modules | 10 per array |
| Maximum Total Ports | 32 per array |
| Network Interfaces | 2x 10/100/1000 LAN Copper GbE (Management) |
| Power Supply | 1U 1.2KW, 2U 2.2KW required for 60-Disk Array |
| Maximum File UltraFlex I/O Modules | 5 per X-Blade |
| Maximum Usable File Capacity per X-Blade | 256 TB |
Available Configurations
Drive Array Enclosure (DAE) Options:
- 15x3.5" Drive DAE
- 25x2.5" Drive DAE
- 60x3.5" Drive DAE
Key Features
- Unified storage architecture (block, file, and object)
- Multi-protocol support (NAS, iSCSI, FC, FCoE)
- High scalability with support for up to 500 drives
- Flexible connectivity through UltraFlex I/O modules
- Enterprise-class availability and redundancy
- Advanced storage efficiency features
- Integrated management interface
Common Applications
- Enterprise database environments
- Virtual server infrastructures
- Large-scale file sharing
- Mission-critical applications
- Consolidated storage environments
- Mixed workload environments
Series Model Comparison
VNX Series hierarchy (ascending order of capability):
- VNX5100
- VNX5300
- VNX5500
- VNX5700
- VNX7500 (This model - highest end)
Cable Support
| Cable Type | Maximum Length |
|---|---|
| Shortwave optical OM2 | 50m (8 Gb), 100m (4 Gb), 300m (2 Gb) |
| Shortwave optical OM3 | 150m (8 Gb), 380m (4 Gb), 500m (2 Gb) |
Sources
- Dell EMC VNX7500 Support Documentation: https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/vnx7500/docs
- EMC VNX Series Technical Specifications: https://www.itstorage.ir/images/itstgmedia/itstgdown/h12014-vnx5100-5300-5500-5700-7500-ss.pdf
- EMC VNX7500 Hardware Information Guide
