Dell’Dells new PowerEdge VRTX product affords small enterprises the capabilities of a server, a storage array, and a networking switch all in one box that can be easily deployed and maintained by undermanned SMEs.s new PowerEdge VRTX product affords small enterprises the capabilities of a server, a storage array, and a networking switch all in one box that can be easily deployed and maintained by undermanned SMEs.
Executives said that by having all three IT components in a single unit solves the problem of IT sprawl, one of the more compelling issues inside data centers where years of deploying systems from a number of brands had led to systems that are rigid and incompatible.
“Most firms would have their own servers, storage systems, and networking equipment, but they’re all from different vendors,” related Allan Divinagracia, team leader for the enterprise solutions group at Dell Philippines. “The Dell PowerEdge VRTX is a fully integrated system so SMEs can focus on more proactive tasks in their business and data centers.”
With sprawl, the Dell executive said integration challenges among hardware components becomes a pressing problem. “If they can’t make it work together, business performance suffers,” he added.
Dell’s PowerEdge VRTX server comes with up to four blade server slots and up to 25 storage disks. Two models are currently available: the M520 with a 1G four-core Ethernet switch; and the M620, with a 10G Ethernet switch.
With three integral IT components all in one chassis, Divinagracia said management and maintenance of the server is easier, as SMEs would just have to use a single console to manage all aspects and parts of the server.
Through the same management console, businesses can quickly link with the Dell Helpdesk in the country to aid in troubleshooting problems that may occur with the server.
By deploying the Dell PowerEdge VRTX in their respective IT environments, businesses can boost productivity by being able to do more tasks with less IT resources, since the new offering is also capable of virtualization that help businesses maximize their investments.
While the setup is ideal for SMEs strapped for cash and resources, Divinagracia said the PowerEdge VRTX is also a good unit to deploy in branch offices, which do not need as much compute power as a full-scale data center.
“Converged Infrastructure” is a buzzword that has been gaining ground in the last few years due to the complex nature of most data centers. By converging server, storage, and network in one box, IT departments stand to save on costs but at the risk of vendor lock-in.
“Dell’s customer-inspired innovation is driven by our deep understanding of the business realities impacting customers today, and interpreting those trends through delivery of modern IT architectures conceived and engineered for the needs of different businesses – one size does not fit all,” said Christopher Papa, country manager at Dell Philippines.
“With the new solution we have unveiled today, Dell is demonstrating its differentiated approach to solution development for customers of all sizes – from the small office of five people to large enterprise datacenters,” Papa added.
According to Dell, pricing for the PowerEdge VRTX with business partners start at $10,000 per unit.
source: interaksyon.com