Brand: Dell EMC · SKU: SC9000 · MPN: SC9000 · Category: Components
The Dell EMC SC9000 is an enterprise storage array controller designed for high performance and scalability, suitable for large-scale storage, high-end workloads, and distributed enterprise environments. It features an active/active dual-controller design, runs Dell Storage Center OS (SCOS), and supports SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD media in all-flash, hybrid, or HDD configurations. Key features include policy-based auto-tiering, intelligent deduplication and compression, multi-protocol support (FC, iSCSI, FCoE), and advanced data protection features like replication and application-consistent snapshots. The system supports expansion up to 1024 drives and over 3 PB of raw capacity per array, with host-transparent volume movement among federated SC arrays.
| Processors | Dual 3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon processors per controller |
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| Controllers | 2 active/active controllers per array |
| System Memory | 256GB per controller (512GB total per array) |
| Power Supplies | Dual, redundant 1100W 80 PLUS Platinum certified power supplies |
| Max Raw Capacity | Up to 6PB per array (with expansion) |
| Operating System | Dell Storage Center OS (SCOS) 6.7 or greater |
| Data Optimization | Policy-based auto-tiering with customizable page size (512KB-4MB); Deduplication and Compression |
| Back-end Expansion | 12Gb SAS (auto-negotiates to 6Gb); Max 32 back-end expansion ports per array |
| Front-end Protocols | FC, iSCSI, FCoE (supports simultaneous multiprotocol) |
| Max Expansion Drives | 1024 per array |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on flash drives when under a support agreement |
| Weight | 19.73 kg (43.5 lb) for the controller unit |
| Dimensions | Height: 87.3 mm (3.44 inch), Width: 482.4 mm (18.98 inch) with rack latches, Depth: 755.8 mm (29.75 inch) with bezel. Rack size: 2U |
The SC9000 is Dell EMC's flagship enterprise storage array controller, built on the SC Series architecture. It delivers high IOPS and throughput with dual 8-core Intel Xeon processors and significant system memory. It supports hybrid or all-flash configurations with flexible drive mixes (SAS, NL-SAS, SSD). The system's modular, active/active design ensures high availability, and it offers seamless federation with other SC Series arrays for non-disruptive growth. Software features include advanced auto-tiering and data reduction technologies to optimize performance and lower TCO. It supports block (SAN) and file (via optional FS8600 NAS appliance) storage from the same pool.
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