Dell EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Array
EGP33,900.00
- CPU: Dual Type 13 controllers (hot-swappable)
- Memory: Up to 2GB cache per controller
- Storage: 14 x 2.5″ hot-swappable SAS/NL-SAS drives (up to 14TB raw capacity)
- Array support: RAID 5, 6, 10, 50
- Network: 2 x 10GbE KR interfaces per controller (via M1000e midplane)
- Other ports: Management via Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
- Power: Powered through M1000e chassis (no separate power supply)
EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Arrays: Scalable Storage for Dell Blade Environments
EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Arrays are a powerful storage solution developed by Dell to deliver high-performance, highly scalable, and easy-to-manage SAN storage inside the Dell PowerEdge™ M1000e blade chassis. Designed with virtualization, data growth, and IT efficiency in mind, the PS-M4110 brings enterprise-class capabilities into a converged infrastructure format that simplifies storage and server management.
In this guide, we’ll explore the features, benefits, and technical specifications of the EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Arrays, helping IT professionals and business decision-makers understand why this solution is a strong choice for modern data center needs.
What Is the EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Array?
The EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Array is a member of the Dell EqualLogic PS Series — known for its intelligent, self-managing storage solutions. The PS-M4110 model is unique in that it fits directly into the M1000e blade chassis, eliminating the need for external SAN hardware. This integration provides a compact, energy-efficient, and high-performing alternative to traditional SANs.
It’s available in several configurations, including hybrid and full-flash options, enabling flexibility depending on performance and capacity requirements.
Key Features of EqualLogic PS-M4110 Blade Arrays
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Blade-Integrated SAN Storage
The PS-M4110 fits into a standard Dell M1000e blade enclosure, allowing organizations to consolidate compute and storage resources in a single chassis. This reduces cabling complexity and rack space requirements. -
Enterprise-Class Features
The blade array supports snapshots, replication, thin provisioning, automatic load balancing, and advanced data protection—all features standard in EqualLogic PS Series arrays. -
Scalability
Start small and grow as needed. The PS-M4110 can scale seamlessly within a group of EqualLogic arrays (up to 16), offering performance and capacity expansion with minimal disruption. -
High Availability and Redundancy
With dual controllers, hot-swappable drives, redundant cooling, and integrated failover, the PS-M4110 is built to minimize downtime and ensure data availability. -
VMware and Hyper-V Support
Full integration with VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments means the PS-M4110 is ideal for virtualized infrastructures.
How EqualLogic PS-M4110 Compares to Traditional SANs
| Feature | PS-M4110 Blade Array | Traditional SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Blade, integrated | Rack-mount, external |
| Power & Cooling | Shared with chassis | Separate per unit |
| Cable Complexity | Low (in-chassis) | High |
| Expansion | Seamless in EqualLogic group | May require manual setup |
| Virtualization Support | Excellent | Varies by vendor |
| Chassis | Half-height, double-wide storage blade |
|---|---|
| Expansion | Scalable within M1000e chassis; supports multiple PS-M4110 arrays |
| Management | Dell EqualLogic Group Manager, CLI, SNMP, and integration with VMware, Microsoft, |
| Software | EqualLogic Firmware, SAN HQ, Host Integration Tools (HIT) |
| TCP network support | IPv4, IPv6 core support |
| Security | CHAP authentication |
| Notification methods | SNMP traps, email, syslog |
| Blade I/O modules | Dell Networking MXL 10/40GbE blade switch, M8024-k and M8428-k switches, and 10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through-k modules |
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