Easy hybrid cloud with Dell XC Plus
The newest turnkey HCI solution, Dell XC Plus, enables users to run applications and data anywhere by fusing Nutanix Cloud Platform with the dependable XC hardware. By combining networking, storage, and processing onto a single platform, this solution provides optimized performance management, automated operations, and simplified adoption of hybrid clouds.
XC Plus
Dell XC Plus, which is based on Dell PowerEdge servers with Intel Xeon processors, provides several configurations for network, memory, storage, computation, and accelerators. IT teams can innovate and expedite application delivery across hybrid clouds with XC Plus‘s pay-as-you-grow flexibility, which allows capacity and performance to be scaled linearly and predictably one node at a time. With a single platform powered by Nutanix for on-premises, public cloud, and edge locations, you can do away with the complexity of hybrid cloud deployments.
Simplify processes with a strong single management plane
A very user-friendly and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) is offered by the Nutanix Prism management architecture. Prism offers REST APIs for connectivity with other cloud management systems and lets you create and manage the Dell XC Plus from almost any device. It also allows administrators to manage individual clusters using the Windows PowerShell command-line interface or the GUI, and it provides an overview of resources across several clusters running various hypervisors.
While automated app-aware data management improves resilience, application speed, and read consistency, upgraded Nutanix lifecycle management integrates with XC iDRAC for quicker, more efficient updates.
Enhance efficiency for both conventional and contemporary Workloads
The best CPU, memory and storage combinations for Dell XC Plus are designed, validated, and tested with the assistance of Dell Technologies’ more than 14 years of hardware and Nutanix software integration expertise.
Starting with pre-configured system settings for optimal performance and factory-installed hypervisors, this experience streamlines typical tasks throughout the lifecycle. Data-driven resource planning, automated detection and resolution of security incidents and slowdowns, and optimum application performance are all guaranteed by XC Plus‘s integrated Nutanix intelligence, which makes use of AI and adaptive machine learning.
They are perfect for running a variety of workloads on a single platform since they come with pre-configured solutions with flexible compute and storage ratios, such as all-lash setups and support for Nutanix AHV.
VDI, databases, server virtualization, and AI workloads are just a few of the many applications and needs that this adaptability can support. With a cutting-edge, container-ready infrastructure that maximizes business continuity and runs both conventional and cloud-native apps on a single platform, you can accelerate your digital transformation.
Integrated security The XC Plus has a cyber-resilient design, and security is incorporated at every stage of the product’s life. Security of the system is guaranteed by Dell Technologies from conception to end.
Dell XC Plus Important characteristics consist
- Secure component supply chain: Preserves information from data centre to manufacturing.
- Secure Boot and cryptographically signed firmware: Protect data integrity.
- Server Lockdown: Prevents unapproved modifications to the system.
Get to know the Dell XC family better › Services for Dell deployment and support Professional engineers install Dell XC Plus nodes with skill, guaranteeing a seamless deployment procedure.
Together, Nutanix and Dell provide assistance, with Nutanix concentrating on software and Dell managing hardware and integration. Both firms collaborate well to provide quick fixes for complicated problems involving both software and hardware. Hardware problems are predicted and prevented by proactive systems like Support Assist and iDRAC, which reduce downtime. With a presence in 167 countries, Dell’s worldwide support staff is available around-the-clock, offering help in many languages, unmatched support, and quick responses.
Dell XC Core
Services for Dell Technologies XC Core implementation and maintenance
In the customer’s data centre, qualified XC Family deployment engineers install Dell XC Core nodes. After deployment, Dell and Nutanix will work together to support XC Core customers. Nutanix provides software-related support, whereas Dell ProSupport handles hardware and system integration software difficulties.
Dell or Nutanix
Customers may contact Dell or Nutanix first if the source is unknown, and both businesses will collaborate via a predetermined procedure to promptly address the problem.
Furthermore, they can prevent hardware-related problems and allow speedier resolution with the aid of their automated proactive and predictive tools and technologies, such as iDRAC and Support Assist. Additionally, ProSupport specialists are available around-the-clock in 167 countries and 55 languages via phone, email, chat, and social media. These professionals are supported by over 1,000 parts distribution centres.
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IT complexity, reduce expenses, and get rid of inefficiencies by putting more effort into your company and IT solutions. When it comes to comprehensive solutions that optimize your uptime and performance, you can rely on Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies Solutions and Services, a well-established leader in servers, storage, and networking, provide innovation at any size. Additionally, Dell Financial Services offers a variety of alternatives to make technology procurement simple and cheap, whether your goal is to save money or improve operational effectiveness.
| Node | XC660xs | XC660 | XC760 | XC760xa | XC7625 XC4000 | XC4000 |
| Chassis | 4 x 3.5” drives | 10 x 2.5″ SSD, 12 x 2.5″ NVMe | 12 x 3.5” drives + 2×2.5” rear 24 x 2.5” drives (All SSD and All NVMe) | 6 x 2.5” drives NVMe | 24 x 2.5” drives (w/NVMe) | 4 or 8 x M.2 drives |
| Form Factor | 1U Single socket or Dual socket | 1U Dual socket | 2U Dual socket | 2U Dual socket | 2U Dual socket | 2U Up to 4 nodes for 4000r, 2 nodes for 4000z |
| CPU | Single or Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen Up to 32 Cores per processor | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen Up to 52 Cores per processor | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen Up to 56 Cores per processor | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen Up to 56 Cores per processor | Dual AMD EPYC Up to 128 cores per processor | Single Intel Xeon-D Up to 20 core |
| Memory | Dual proc: Min 64GB to Max 1024GB Single proc: Min 32GB to Max 512GB | Min 128GB to Max 4096GB | Min 128GB to Max 4096GB | Min 128GB to Max 8192GB | Min 128GB to Max 3072GB | Min 64GB, Max 512GB |
| Storage Capability | Up to 55.36 TB All SSD, SSD+HDD | Up to 184.32 TB All SSD, All NVMe | Up to 368.64 TB All SSD, SSD/HDD, All NVMe | Up to 92.16 TB All NVMe | Up to 368.64 TB NVMe+SSD, All SSD, All NVMe | Up to 30.72TB All NVMe |
| Data Storage controller | HBA355 | HBA355 | HBA355i | N/A | HBA355i | N/A |
| Workload | Simple HCI workloads in ROBO | VDI, test/dev, private cloud, virtualized apps | Storage heavy, high performance, AI, Exchange, SharePoint, big data, MSSQL, Oracle | High Density with GPU, AI ML | High performance, multi-thread architecture workloads (VDI, database), AI/ML | Harsh edge environments requiring rugged nodes – Industrial Automation, Transportation, Military & Defense, Marine, and Telecom industries |
| GPU | N/A | Up to 3x Nvidia L4 | Up to 2x DW (A16, A30, A40, A800 China only), L40, L40s) Up to 2x SW (L4) | Up to 4x DW (A16, A30, A40, A800 (China only), L40, L40s) Up to 8x SW (L4) | Up to 4x DW (A16, A30, A40, A800 (China only), L40, L40s) Up to 8x SW (L4) | Up to 2 A2, and up to 1 L4, A30 (2U only) |
