Dell EMC VNX 7500 - NAS server

The VNX7500 is designed for the enterprise space. This model provides either block and file services, file only, or block only and uses a SPE form factor. This model uses a 2.8 GHz, six-core Xeon 5600 processor with 24 or 48 GB RAM per blade and a maximum of 1,000 drives with the following host connectivity options: FC, iSCSI, and FCoE.

The VNX7500 has a SPE that uses UltraFlex I/O slots for all connectivity. The first slot houses the internal network management switch, which includes a mini-serial port and service LAN port. EMC service personnel use these ports to connect to the VNX. A LAN connection is available on each SP for array management. Each SP in the enclosure also has two power supply modules. Each SP has a maximum of five I/O module slots.

Any slots without I/O modules populate with blanks (to ensure proper airflow). The fault/status light of the SPE form factor is located on the front of the unit. This form factor requires an additional DAE to provide a minimum of four drives for the VNX Array O