The Dell EMC CLARiiON CX4-240 is a robust enterprise-class storage array designed to provide centralized, scalable and highly available storage for business and data-center environments.
Built around a dual-storage-processor architecture, the CX4-240 is suitable for organizations requiring reliable shared storage for servers, virtualization platforms, databases, backup systems and SAN environments.
The system supports a wide range of storage configurations and RAID levels, allowing administrators to balance performance, capacity and data protection according to their requirements. Dell EMC documentation lists support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1/0, RAID 3, RAID 5 and RAID 6.
Key Features
- Enterprise-class SAN storage platform
- Dual storage processors for high availability
- Up to 240 drives depending on configuration
- Up to 144TB raw capacity with Fibre Channel drives
- Up to 459TB raw capacity with high-capacity SATA drives
- 8GB standard system cache, with optional Fast Cache configurations
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 1/0, 3, 5 and 6
- Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity options
- Designed for centralized enterprise storage
- Supports server virtualization environments including VMware
- Suitable for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX and HP-UX environments
- Supports enterprise storage management and replication features
- Scalable architecture for growing storage requirements
Storage & RAID
The CX4-240 supports multiple RAID configurations, allowing organizations to select the appropriate balance between performance, usable capacity and redundancy.
Supported RAID levels include:
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 1/0
- RAID 3
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
The platform also supports configurable hot spares and storage virtualization capabilities such as MetaLUNs.
Connectivity
Depending on the specific CX4-240 configuration, the system can provide Fibre Channel and iSCSI host connectivity. Dell EMC documentation lists configurations including:
- 4Gb Fibre Channel
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- 1Gb iSCSI
- 10Gb iSCSI
- Optional Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity through UltraFlex I/O modules
Exact connectivity depends on the installed storage processor and I/O configuration.
Ideal Applications
The Dell EMC CLARiiON CX4-240 can be used for:
- Enterprise SAN storage
- Data-center storage
- Server consolidation
- VMware virtualization environments
- Database storage
- File and application servers
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Centralized business data storage
- Storage laboratories and training environments
- Enterprise IT infrastructure projects
- Replacement or expansion of existing CLARiiON infrastructure
Enterprise Storage Management
The CX4 platform supports Dell EMC storage-management and data-protection technologies including Unisphere, SnapView, MirrorView, SAN Copy, PowerPath, Thin Provisioning, Fast Cache and Fully Automated Storage Tiering, depending on licensing and system configuration.
Configuration Note
Because CX4-240 systems were available in different configurations, the installed drives, drive capacities, RAID configuration, Fibre Channel/iSCSI ports, software licenses, expansion enclosures and accessories may vary from one unit to another.
Please confirm the exact configuration of the available unit before purchase.
Why Buy the Dell EMC CLARiiON CX4-240?
The CX4-240 is a strong option for organizations looking for enterprise-grade shared storage hardware at an affordable cost, particularly where refurbished or used data-center equipment is appropriate.
It provides a scalable platform for centralized storage and supports multiple connectivity, RAID and storage-management technologies.
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