The EqualLogic PS Series combines an intelligent, automated framework with a fault-tolerant hardware architecture to offer rapid deployment, enterprise quality performance and reliability, simplified storage management, and transparent SAN expansion.

Dell’s EqualLogic storage solutions deliver the benefits of consolidated networked storage in a self-managing, iSCSI storage area network that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale. By eliminating complex tasks and enabling fast and flexible storage provisioning, these solutions dramatically reduce the costs of storage acquisition and ongoing operations.

Patented page-based volume management enables automatic movement of data while it is in use. This technology provides the foundation for online expansion, automatic configuration and load balancing, performance optimization, and advanced software functionalities — all with continuous access to data. That means no downtime for increasing capacity, moving data between storage tiers, or load balancing storage, and most management tasks are handled by the array, not the administrator. As a result, the EqualLogic PS Series of arrays makes enterprise-class shared-block storage practical for all servers and applications.

With its unique peer storage architecture, the PS Series delivers high performance and availability in a flexible environment with low cost of ownership. Whether you are seeking to consolidate storage, migrate from DAS or NAS, streamline data protection, or expand capacity, the PS Series of proven, self-managing storage arrays will meet the demanding requirements of your business-critical environment.

With its comprehensive suite of all-inclusive, data-center-class software features, the EqualLogic PS Series is the choice for a full-featured, affordable, easy-to-manage storage solution.

The PS Series has built-in storage features once relegated to top-tier data centers, enabling best-practice storage for virtually every size organization. The EqualLogic PS Series arrays include enterprise software features designed to simplify storage deployment, management and offer end-to-end data protection.

Amp up performance with firmware for the future

Dell EqualLogic Firmware version 5.1, available Q3 2011, offers new features so your hardware can continue to meet your current needs and grow with you as the demands of the virtual era increase.

Version 5.1 brings you new functionality including:

• Data Center Bridging - designed to improve quality of service with consistent and even traffic flow in a converged SAN/LAN networking fabric
• Enhanced Load Balancing - automatically balances workloads by seamlessly spreading data across multiple active storage resources
• VMware®　Thin Provisioning awareness for vSphere　v4.1 - advanced integration to save valuable recovery time and help to mitigate the risk of potential data loss
• Auditing of Administrative Actions - provides functionality for auditing administrative actions taken on the server
• Active Directory Integration - designed to make it easier to configure and manage volumes while integrating tightly with tools already in use