Question 1

What kind of processor does this storage system have and how does it affect performance?

Accepted Answer

The storage system is equipped with an Intel Xeon D-1541 8-core (16-thread) processor with a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a maximum boost clock of up to 2.7 GHz. This processor provides powerful performance suitable for handling intensive I/O operations efficiently.

Question 2

What kind of connectivity options does this storage system offer?

Accepted Answer

This storage system offers connectivity options including 1 x 1GbE RJ-45 (out-of-band management and data transfer), 4 x 1GbE RJ-45 (data transfer), 2 x 10GbE RJ-45, and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1.

Question 3

I see it's a diskless system, what does that mean for me?

Accepted Answer

The product is described as a diskless system, meaning it does not include any hard drives or storage drives upon purchase. You would need to acquire and install compatible storage drives separately.

Question 4

How much memory does this system have and is it expandable?

Accepted Answer

The system has 16GB of DDR4 ECC RDIMM memory installed, and it is expandable up to 128GB.

Question 5

Can this system support virtualization?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the system supports virtualization as it is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and OpenStack with Kubernetes CSI driver.

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