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| | Celerra NX4 |
| The Celerra NX4 is a flexible, affordable, full-function unified storage platform. It delivers NAS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel capabilities to consolidate application storage and file servers. Easy to deploy and simple to manage, the Celerra NX4 is integrated with CLARiiON AX4 storage, providing multi-protocol storage for customers looking for enterprise-class capabilities packaged for specific applications, departments, or locations. The Celerra NX4 provides the flexibility to add Fibre Channel SAN connectivity, is available in a single blade or dual blade |  |
configuration, and can mix and match high-performance SAS and high-capacity SATA drives on the same shelf (up to 60 drives). Celerra platforms offer a full suite of advanced functionality:
- Celerra NX4 unified storage allows multi-protocol access NAS, ISCSI, and Fibre Channel in a single-box solution.
- Robust snap and replication capabilities offer data protection.
- Celerra FileMover API allows automated, policy-based movement of files between tiers of storage.
- File Level Retention provides disk-based WORM functionality.
- Automated Volume Management and Virtual Provisioning improve storage utilization and simplify provisioning.
- Celerra Startup Assistant streamlines deployment and software initialization 15 minutes from power-up to production.
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| Key features | Benefits |
- Unified storage eliminates file servers and enables storage consolidation for application servers
| - Consolidation lowers total cost of ownership
- Mix and match storage types lowers costs
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- High-availability architecture is managed as a single device
| - Integrated high availability improves service levels without adding management overhead
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- Built-in snap technology enables user recovery of data
- LAN-free NDMP backups
| - Quicker recovery
- Less strain on infrastructure
- Fewer incremental backups
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- iSCSI and Fibre Channel connectivity eliminate stranded application storage
- Tiered Support Options
| - Investment protection for existing infrastructure
- Lower cost of management
- Cost-effective warranty options
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