Fujitsu DX90 User Manual

DATASHEET FUJITSU ETERNUS DX90 DISK STORAGE SYSTEM

DATASHEET

FUJITSU ETERNUS DX90
DISK STORAGE SYSTEM

THE DATA SAFE

ETERNUS DX - THE DATA SAFE

ETERNUS® DX disk storage systems - the most reliable and secure data safes:

For small and medium-sized businesses, ETERNUS DX60, DX80, and DX90 provide fast and highly available
data. For mid-range and enterprise customers who need secure and flexible integration into the data center,
Fujitsu offers the ETERNUS DX400 series and ETERNUS DX8000 series. ETERNUS DX disk storage systems
use the same software stack and hardware functions across the entire range to allow ease-of-use and greater
efficiency for users.

ETERNUS SF - Storage Management Software from Fujitsu - reduces total cost of ownership by simplifying the
monitoring and management of ETERNUS DX disk storage systems. Furthermore, it helps to achieve business
continuity by leveraging the Advanced Copy functions for data backup, using snapshots and clones. Altogether,
with ETERNUS SF, storage resources in complex IT environments are optimized.

As one of the world's largest IT services companies, Fujitsu combines many years of experience in complex data
centers to offer tailor-made solutions that perfectly fit customers' individual requirements. Moreover, Fujitsu is
one of the few global players to provide flexible infrastructures with its Dynamic Infrastructures strategy: server,
storage, networking and service solutions - all from one trusted partner.

ETERNUS DX90

Fujitsu ETERNUS DX90 is a new generation of entry level disk storage systems with enterprise class reliability.
Easy to install, configure, operate and maintain, they integrate well with host operating systems, multi-vendor
servers, network infrastructures and backup solutions.

ETERNUS DX90 disk storage systems flexibly scale to 240 terabytes with 120 drives. All base models offer
four or eight Fibre Channel host ports to connect more servers and to supports asynchronous and synchronous
storage-based replication between two sites for business continuity.

ETERNUS DX90 base units support 12x 3.5" drives per 2U rack shelf. Alternative base units can be equipped
with 24x 2.5" drives per 2U shelf to reduce power consumption and space requirements. Additionally, the
ETERNUS DX90 base units for 2.5” drives can be extended either with expansion shelves for 2.5" drives or with
standard shelves for 3.5" drives.

Backup copies are always at hand via the included eight snapshots and clones, which can be optionally
upgraded to 1024.

ETERNUS SF Express management software, provided with ETERNUS DX90, simplifies the monitoring,
management and copying methods of multiple ETERNUS DX disk storage systems from a central console.

§ UP TO 120 SAS DRIVES

§ SPIN-DOWN MAID TECHNOLOGY

FOR POWER SAVING

§ SNAPSHOTS AND MIRRORS

FOR DATA PROTECTION

§ SUPPORT FOR 2.5" & 3.5" SAS DRIVES

§ SUPPORT FOR SSD DRIVES

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QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

ETERNUS DX90 offers non-stop robustness and redundant hot-pluggable
components including power supplies, fans, and RAID controllers.

Different drive sizes and types can be mixed and matched. All the relevant RAID
levels (0, 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0 and 6) are available so that data can be protected in
a flexible manner while reliability and security are maintained. Furthermore, the
RAID Migration feature can be used to dynamically move data between different
RAID groups and drives without interrupting operations. Therefore, data can be
moved between fast SAS disk drives or higher-capacity Nearline SAS disk drives
according to its access frequency and importance.

Nearline SAS disk drives have ever-increasing capacities. Recovery times when
a drive fails are extending, this introduces the risk that another drive will fail
during the recovery process. For example, a failed 2 terabyte drive in a RAID 5
configuration will typically needs some days to rebuild. "Redundant Copy" starts
the rebuild procedure as soon as the first signs of failure appear. This approach
dramatically minimizes the risk of permanent data loss during recovery action.

ETERNUS DX90 protects data on the disk drives not only via RAID but also via the
Data Block Guard. This function appends a check code to every data block and
verifies it at multiple checkpoints. This improves data integrity both on the drives
and in the cache. Should data corruption occur, the system can detect and rectify
the error to guarantee the consistency of all stored data.

Using Data Encryption, no unauthorized access is possible when drives are
removed from the storage system. This feature can be activated if required
and is only available in countries where encryption of data is permitted.

ETERNUS DX90 is also equipped with a state-of-the-art Cache Protector. Instead
of traditional batteries, it uses capacitors to write the contents of the RAID
controller cache to flash memory in the event of power failure. This means
lengthy power failures can be "survived". The power generated by the capacitor
is sufficient for the data backup. When power supply is restored, the cache can
be restored very quickly as capacitors recharge a lot faster than batteries. The
capacitors used in ETERNUS DX90 do not need as much maintenance and have
a longer lifespan than batteries frequently used in other systems.

INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY

ETERNUS DX90 can connect to hosts via high-speed 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel. Each
base unit can be equipped with single or dual controllers. It offers four host ports
with 2GB of cache per controller. Online upgrades from single to dual controller
configurations are possible. With two Fibre Channel controllers, a maximum of 256
hosts can be connected in Storage Area Networks (SAN).

The Advanced Copy functions allow replication between two storage systems, with
no need for server CPU resources. With Advanced Copy functions, a business data
volume can be copied to a separate copy volume, at any point in time, within the
disk storage system. Once the copy is complete, the copy volume can be separated
from the business volume to allow backup to a tape device as a point in time copy
of the business data, while normal operations continue.

ETERNUS DX90 is equipped with 8 snapshot sessions. Using the Graphical User
Interface (GUI) or Command Line Interface (CLI), they enable planning of the
required quantity of copy sessions as well as testing of functions. Once a copy
license is purchased, snapshots can be extended to 1024 sessions.

ETERNUS DX90 is a leading energy-efficient storage system. In Eco-mode,
which uses MAID (Massive Array of Idle Disks) technology, it requires even less
energy and produces less heat as disk drives not in use can be shutdown. In
backup-to-disk environments, drives used for nightly backup can be spun
down during daily operations. It contributes significantly to system and data
center efficiency.

EASE-OF-USE

Installation is quite simple. The management software - with its graphical user
interface and installation wizard - is designed for easy intuitive operation and
comes pre-installed on each system. Day to day operation management of
ETERNUS DX90 is very straight forward. Firmware upgrades can also be carried
out - usually without any operational interruptions.

With ETERNUS SF Express already bundled for simplified storage system
management and maintenance, this same software assists in monitoring
multiple ETERNUS DX disk storage systems from the one centralized console.
In addition it manages the Advanced Copy functions within the storage system
making the operation of snapshots and clones an easy task, using the same
management console.

VERSATILITY AND INTEROPERABILITY

With each cabinet just 2U high and with capacity for 12 drives in 3.5 inch format,
ETERNUS DX90 can flexibly scale from 600GB to 240TB (10 x 2U cabinets). It is
also available in an alternative base model with a maximum capacity of 24 x 2.5
inch drives. However, with 2.5 inch drives, the maximum storage capacity of a
multi-cabinet system is limited to 36 Terabytes.

ETERNUS DX90 is suitable for a broad range of uses, including high-availability
solutions. Examples are: Microsoft Cluster Server, x10sure or ServerView
Resource Coordinator VE, storage consolidation, critical company applications,
such as databases or e-mail, archiving and backup-to-disk. ETERNUS DX90
is also ideal for use in the virtual server environments of VMware vSphere,
Citrix and Microsoft Hyper-V.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

MAIN FEATURES BENEFITS

QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

Redundant hot swappable RAID controllers, fans and power supplies
Cache Protector uses maintenance-free capacitor technology

Redundant Copy rebuilds a disk automatically as soon as the first
signs of failure appear

Data Block Guard appends check codes to every data block and
verifies them at multiple checkpoints

RAID Migration enables LUNs to be moved dynamically between
different RAID groups and disk drives without interrupting operations

Mixed SAS, Nearline SAS disk drives and Enterprise-SSD
Enterprise-class Solid State Drives (Enterprise-SSD)
Ability to replicate data between two storage systems

INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY

Latest technologies and improved RAID Controller

Storage-based replication via High-speed 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel
host connections

8 snapshots (standard) upgradeable to 1024
Eco-mode spins down idle disk drives

EASE-OF-USE

Intuitive web interface
Storage management software ETERNUS SF Express is bundled

VERSATILITY AND INTEROPERABILITY

Alternative base units can be equipped with 2.5 inch drives,
extendable with 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch drive enclosures

A wide range of Operating Systems, servers, as well as applications
is supported

For highest 99.99 % availability

Protects the RAID controller cache during power outages and returns
the array to high per formance mode within minutes following restore

Dramatically reduces recovery times and minimizes the risk of
permanent data loss during recovery

Helps to ensure maximum data integrity on the drives and in cache

Supports Information Lifecycle Management with different service

levels from frequently accessed data to online backup
Serves all main performance and capacity requirements
For the most demanding performance requirements
Provides the platform for local or remote Disaster Recovery (DR)

For highest performance

Fast access and ef ficient data replication

For business continuity and data protection
Reduces energy consumption and heat dissipation

Easy to install and operate
Simplifies storage monitoring and management

Disk storage tailored to application and space requirements with

optimum power consumption and space requirements

Reliable and easy database operation, storage consolidation,

clustering, tiered storage, backup-to-disk and many other usage

scenarios

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GENERAL SPECIFICATION

CPU Frequency
RAID Levels
Host Interfaces
Number of controllers
Number of host interfaces
Number of hosts Fibre Channel
Cache memory capacity
Number of drive enclosures
Number of drives
Storage capacity Physical capacity
Logical capacity
Drives 3.5-inch SAS disk drives
Nearline SAS disk drives
SSD (Solid State Drives)

- Notes

2.5-inch SAS disk drives
SSD (Solid State Drives)
Drive interface
Redundancies RAID Controller
Fan
Power Supply
Number of Snapshots Standard (built-in)
Maximum (option)

- Note
Remote Copy feature

- Note

3.5" BASE MODEL 2.5" BASE MODEL

SINGLE DUAL SINGLE DUAL
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER CONTROLLER CONTROLLER

1.2 GHz
0, 1, 1+0, 5, 5+0, 6
Fibre Channel (8/4/2Gbit/s)
1 2 1 2
4 8 4 8
Max. 128 Max. 256 Max. 128 Max. 256
2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB
Max. 9 (3.5" only) Max. 9 (3.5”) / Max. 4 (2.5”)
2 - 120
Max. 240.0 TB Max. 223.2 TB
Max. 176.1 TB Max. 163.7 TB
600 GB/450 GB/300 GB (15,000 rpm)
2 TB/1 TB/750 GB (7,200 rpm)
200 GB/100 GB

3.5” drives are available only with 3.5” drive enclosures for 2.5” base models
n/a 600 GB/450 GB/300 GB/146 GB (10,000 rpm)
n/a 200 GB/100 GB
Serial Attached SCSI (3Gbit/s)
No Yes No Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
8
1024
Snap/Clone License must be purchased to maximize the number of Snapshots
Yes
Remote Copy Licenses must be purchased for each system

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION

Dimensions (W x D x H) Standard
Maximum

Service Area Front
Rear
Maximum Weight

Power Voltage
Phase
Frequency
Maximum Power AC 100 - 120V
Consumption AC 200 - 240V
Maximum Heat Generation AC 100 - 120V
AC 200 - 240V

- Notes

Environmental Conditions Temperature (Operating)
Humidity (Operating)
Altitude

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3.5" BASE MODEL 2.5" BASE MODEL

483 x 650 x 88mm (19 x 25.5 x 3.5 inch) [2U]
483 x 650 x 889mm 483 x 650 x 444mm
(19 x 25.5 x 35 inch) [20U] (19 x 25.5 x 17.5 inch) [10U]
800 mm (31.5 inch) or more
800 mm (31.5 inch) or more
350 kg (35 kg per single enclosure) 175 kg (35 kg per single enclosure)
772 lb (77.2 lb per single enclosure) 386 lb (77.2 lb per single enclosure)
AC 100 – 120 V / AC 200 – 240 V
Single
50 Hz / 60 Hz
3760 W (3780 VA) 2170 W (2190 VA)
3740 W (3790 VA) 2110 W (2180 VA)
13536 kJ/h (12830 BTU/h) 7812 kJ/h (7405 BTU/h)
13464 kJ/h (12762 BTU/h) 7596 kJ/h (7200 BTU/h)
Max. Power Consumption and Heat Generation for 2.5" base models apply for configurations
with only 2.5" drives
5 – 40°C (41 – 104°F)
20 – 80% RH
3000 m (9842 ft.)

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SUPPORTED RAID LEVELS

RAID 0 Data striping on several disk drives
RAID 1 Mirrored disk drives
RAID 1+0 Data mirroring, then striping of the data over several disk drives
RAID 5 Striping with distributed parity
RAID 5+0 RAID 5 arrays, striped again over several drives
RAID 6 Striping with distributed double parity

MANAGEMENT

Interfaces Ethernet (1000 Base-T / 100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)
Supported protocols SNMP (version1), SMI-S 1.2
Administration Web-Environment, CLI (Command Line Interface), ETERNUS SF Express

SUPPORTED OS FOR ETERNUS SF EXPRESS

®

Operation Management Server Microsoft

Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit)
Microsoft
Microsoft

®

Windows Server® 2008 R2 Datacenter (64-bit)

®

Windows Server® 2008 Standard without Hyper-VTM (32-bit)(64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-VTM (32-bit)(64-bit)
Microsoft
Microsoft

®

Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-VTM (32-bit)(64-bit)

®

Windows Server® 2008 Standard (32-bit)(64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise (32-bit)(64-bit)
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft

®

Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter (32-bit)(64-bit)

®

Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard Edition

®

Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition

®

Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft
Microsoft

®

Windows Server® 2003, Standard Edition

®

Windows Server® 2003, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft

NOISE EMISSION

Sound Power Level (LWAd)
Sound Pressure Level (LpAm)

- Notes

®

Windows Server® 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

3.5" BASE MODEL 2.5" BASE MODEL

5.9 B 6.0 B

42.0 dB(A) 43.5 dB(A)
measured with single enclosure according to ISO7779 and declared according to ISO9296

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SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS

A wide range of host operating systems, servers as well as applications is supported.

A wide range of host operating systems, servers as well as applications is supported.
For a detailed support matrix check:
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/storage/eternus/products/diskstorage/dx-entry/supported-device/

COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

Product safety UL60950-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, GOST-R
Electromagnetic Compatibility CNS13438(C6357) Class A, FCC CFR47 part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A,

EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A

Electromagnetic Immunity EN55024
CE certification Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Environmental compliance RoHS-compliant (Restriction of hazardous substances)
WEEE-compliant (Waste electrical and electronic equipment)

- Notes There is general compliance with the safety requirements of all European
countries and North America. National approvals required in order to satisfy
statutory regulations or for other reasons can be applied for on request.

Compliance link Compliance link: https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/sites/certificates/default.aspx

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