Specification Sheet
DELL VPLEX HARDWARE FAMILY
VPLEX™ delivers continuous data availability, transparent data mobility and non-disruptive data
migration for mission-critical applications
VPLEX's unique implementation of distributed cache coherency allows the exact same data to be read/write accessible
across two storage systems at the same time. This ensures uptime for mission-critical applications scenarios and
enables seamless data mobility across arrays without host disruption and thereby eliminating a variety of planned
downtime instances like tech refresh, load balancing, and infrastructure maintenance. The storage systems connected
to VPLEX can be in a single datacenter (VPLEX Local) or separated by distance (VPLEX Metro).
VPLEX engine is the core building block of a VPLEX cluster that can be configured as single, dual or quad engine in a
single rack. VS6 is the current generation of VPLEX engine. A VPLEX cluster is configured with all VS6 engines single,
dual or quad options.
VPLEX for All-Flash is an all-inclusive solution with a software license for any capacity on one or multiple Dell all-flash
arrays.
All VPLEX systems ship with Storage Monitoring and Reporting (M&R) for VPLEX.
Note: VPLEX VS2 is no longer available for sale. VPLEX VS2 is included in this Specification Sheet for historical
reference.
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Specifications Management
HTML5-based graphical user interface (GUI) ; REST API v2
Command line interface (CLI)
10/100/1,000 Ethernet port/LAN connectivity
VS2 Platform: In rack 1RU server external to VPLEX engine
VS6 Platform: Embedded two Management Module & Control Station (MMCS) in VS6 base engine with internal storage
All VPLEX systems ship with Storage M&R for VPLEX
Systems Capacities
VS2 VS6
Local Metro Local Metro
Max. Virtual Volumes 8,000 16,000 12,000 24,000
Max. Storage Elements 8,000 16,000 12,000 24,000
Number of Initiators 1,600 3,200 1,600 3,200
VPLEX Engine Cluster Configuration
VS2 VS6
Single Dual Quad Single Dual Quad
Number of engines per Number of engines per
1 2 4 1 2 4
cluster cluster
Front end 8Gb/s Fibre Front end 16Gb/s Fibre
8 16 32 8 16 32
Channel ports Channel ports
Back end 8Gb/s Fibre Back end 16Gb/s Fibre
8 16 32 8 16 32
Channel ports Channel ports
WAN communication MetroIP 10GigE or MetroFC 8Gb FC WAN communication MetroIP 10GigE or MetroFC 16Gb FC
Intra-engine Intra-engine
8Gb/s FC Infiniband, 40Gb/s
communication communication
Intra-engine Intra-engine
8-port 8Gb/s FC switch 12-port 40Gb/s Infiniband switch
communication switch communication switch
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Power Cabling
VS2
Connector Operating Voltage and Frequency Service Type Region
NEMA L6-30P 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 30-amp, single-phase North America, Japan
IEC 309 332P6 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 32-amp, single-phase International (except Australia)
CLIPSAL P/N 56PA332 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 32-amp, single-phase Australia
Russellstoll 3750DP 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 30-amp, single-phase North American, Japan
VS6
Connector Operating Voltage and Frequency Service Type Region
NEMA L6-30P 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 30-amp, single-phase North America, Japan
IEC 309 332P6 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 32-amp, single-phase International (except Australia)
CLIPSAL P/N 56PA332 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 32-amp, single-phase Australia
Russellstoll 3750DP 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 30-amp, single-phase North America, Japan
NEMA L7-30P 200-240 VAC and 50-60 Hz 30-amp, single-phase North America, Japan
Note: Each AC circuit requires a source connection that can support a minimum of 4800 VA of single-phase, 200-240 VAC input power. For high
availability, the left and right sides of the cabinet must receive power from separate branch feed circuits.
Interoperability
Please see the Dell Technologies E-Lab Simplified Support Matrix for details or download the E-Lab Navigator App for iPhone or Android.
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Environmental Specifications
Dimensions
VS2 VS6
Height Width Depth Height Width Depth
39.37in (100 cm) 39.37in (100 cm)
overall; overall;
VPLEX Cabinet 75 in (190cm) 24in (60cm) 75in (190cm) 24in (60cm)
41.5in (105.4 cm) 41.5in (105.4 cm)
including front door including front door
VPLEX Engine 6.97in (17.7cm) 18.87in (47.92cm) 30.62in (77.77cm)
* The VS6 engine requires a front and rear EIA RS310-compliant 19-in. NEMA rack with 38- in. minimum rack depth and cannot be installed in a Dell
provided VS2 rack. Please refer the VS6 hardware setup guide for more information.
Weight
VS2 VS6
Single Engine Cluster 754 lb (342 kg) 667 lb (302.5 kg)
Dual Engine Cluster 1,017 lb (462 kg) 852 lb (386.5 kg)
Quad Engine Cluster 1,418 lb (644 kg) 1086 lb (492.6 kg)
Operating Specifications
Power and Heat
VS2 VS6
Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption
Heat Dissipation (Btu/Hr) Heat Dissipation (Btu/Hr)
(kVA) (kVA)
Single
0.6 1,900 1.83 6,244
Engine
Dual Engine 1.29 4,000 4.03 13,750
Quad
2.32 7,200 7.63 26,034
Engine
The power consumption and heat dissipation totals are steady-state maximum operation at 25°C for VS2 and at 35°C for VS6
Non-Operating Temperature, Humidity and Altitude
VS2 VS6
Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude
-40 – 149°F 10 – 90% 25,000 ft -40 – 149°F 10 – 90% 25,000 ft
(-40 – 65°C) Non-condensing (7.62 km) max. (-40 – 65°C) Non-condensing (7.62 km) max.
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Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude
VS2 VS6
Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude
50 – 90°F 20 – 80%, 10,000 ft 50 – 95°F 20 – 80%, 10,000 ft
(10 – 32°C) Non-condensing (3 km) max. (10 – 35°C) Non-condensing (3 km) max.
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