Dell EMC

Purchasing a new disk array enclosure (DAE) for your EMC hardware is a cost-effective way to increase performance or add capacity in your data center. A few questions usually come to mind once you decide to add an enclosure to your EMC storage array. The first question is usually,

“Which DAE will be the best fit for my EMC platform? Cost? How long will it take to implement this DAE in my environment?”.

In order to make the best decision for your data center, you should consider your workload, applications you plan on using the enclosure for, and system compatibility. Taking those things into account will help you make the best choice for your overall environment. 

Are you hosting a large database on your VNX? Then choosing an all NL-SAS configuration in a disk enclosure might be a good option.

Do you need more performance instead of capacity? Then consider a SAS/SSD enclosure as a better option.

Again, EMC storage arrays like CLARiiON and VNX are End of Life, meaning your best bet might be purchasing a pre-owned enclosure.

That's where we come in. If you still have questions about DAE availability and pricing we can help you verify compatibility and  design a storage solution that fits your EMC storage needs. Contact our EMC Storage Team and we will get back to you with a suitable solution to your request.