S P E C I F I C AT I ON S H E E T

The EMC

Virtual Matrix Architecture

is a new way to build storage systems that transcends the

physical constraints of all existing architectures by scaling system resources through common building
blocks called EMC Symmetrix

VMAX

engines.
A single VMAX engine provides the complete foundation for a high-availability Symmetrix VMAX system.
Each VMAX engine contains two Symmetrix VMAX directors and redundant interfaces to the EMC Virtual
Matrix

interconnect. Each Symmetrix VMAX director consolidates front-end, global memory, and
back-end functions, enabling direct memory access to data for optimized I/O operations.
VMAX engines are interconnected via a set of multiple active fabrics that provides scalable performance
and high availability. VMAX engines can be added non-disruptively to provide linear scale-out of
Symmetrix system resources. The Virtual Matrix is architected to scale to dozens of engines, geographi-
cally dispersed throughout a data center, delivering unprecedented scale of infrastructure services
under a single point of management.
VMAX ENGINE MAXIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Four Quad-core 2.33 GHz Intel

Xeon

processors
Up to 128 GB of memory
Virtual Matrix bandwidth: 24 GB/s
VMAX MAXIMUM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Eight VMAX engines
1 TB of memory
Virtual Matrix bandwidth: 192 GB/s
VMAX INTERCONNECT
Industry-standard RapidIO

fabric (Virtual Matrix Architecture is extensible to other standard interconnects.)

CONNECTIVITY
Symmetrix VMAX systems are available in configurations supporting up to eight VMAX engines with
a maximum of 128 front-end ports. Optimized hardware logic and data protection encoding ensures
end-to-end data integrity with automated channel failover for maximum availability and load balancing.
Symmetrix VMAX systems support all popular hardware and operating system platforms, storage area
networks (SANs), and high-availability cluster environments. IPv6, IPsec, and compression support are
available with GigE ports. IPv6 support is available with 10 Gb/s Ethernet.
PROTOCOL USABLE SYSTEM PORTS
8 Gb/s Fibre Channel Host/SAN Ports 4128 per array, 416 ports per VMAX engine
8 Gb/s Fibre Channel Remote Replication Ports 232 per array, 24 ports per VMAX engine
8 Gb/s FICON Host Ports 464 per array, 48 ports per VMAX engine
4 Gb/s Fibre Channel Host/SAN Ports 4128 per array, 416 ports per VMAX engine
4 Gb/s Fibre Channel Remote Replication Ports 232 per array, 24 ports per VMAX engine
4 Gb/s FICON Host Ports 464 per array, 48 ports per VMAX engine
10 Gb/s 10 GigE Remote Replication Ports 232 ports per array, 24 ports per VMAX engine
10 Gb/s FCoE Host Ports 464 ports per array, 48 ports per VMAX engine
10 Gb/s iSCSI Host Ports 464 ports per array, 48 ports per VMAX engine
1 Gb/s GigE Remote Replication Ports 232 ports per array, 24 ports per VMAX engine
1 Gb/s iSCSI Ports 464 per array, 48 ports per VMAX engine
Mixed combinations of the above port types depend upon the configuration. Refer to the EMC Support
Matrix at www.EMC.com, or contact your local EMC sales representative for specific configuration support.
EMC SYMMETRIX VMAX STORAGE SYSTEM
EMC Symmetrix VMAX systems are available in two- to 11-bay configurations for up to two petabytes
of usable storage capacity in a single system. With incremental tiered storage capability for maximum
TCO value, Symmetrix VMAX arrays are the highest capacity, fastest, most-scalable, most-capable
storage systems available and serve as the foundation of todays most-demanding intelligent informa-
tion infrastructures.
DISK DRIVE AND ENTERPRISE FLASH DRIVE CONNECTIVITY
The Symmetrix VMAX drive infrastructure is architected with 4 Gb/s dual-ported Fibre Channel drives,
Enterprise Flash drives, SAS drives, and SATA drives, each supported by two independent I/O channels
with automatic failover and fault isolation.
3.5 FIBRE CHANNEL DRIVES
Capacity 146 GB 300 GB 300 GB 450 GB 450 GB
Rotational Speed (rpm) 15,000 10,000 15,000 10,000 15,000
Form Factor 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in
Interface 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC
Internal Data Rate (Mb/s) 6851,142 1,0101,840 6851,142 1,0101,840 1,0512,225
Average Seek Time (read/write) 3.4/3.9 ms 3.8/4.4 ms 3.4/3.9 ms 3.8/4.4 ms 3.4/3.9 ms
Raw Capacity 145.7 GB 292.7 GB 292.6 GB 439.0 GB 439.0 GB
Formatted Capacity
Open Systems 143.5 GB 288.1 GB 288.1 GB 432.2 GB 432.2 GB
Mainframe 139.3 GB 279.7 GB 279.7 GB 419.6 GB 419.6 GB
IBM i 141.7 GB 288.2 GB 288.2 GB 435.1 GB 435.1 GB
3.5 FIBRE CHANNEL DRIVES [continued]
Capacity 600 GB 600 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Rotational Speed (rpm) 10,000 15,000 7,200 7,200
Form Factor 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in
Interface 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC
Internal Data Rate (Mb/s) 1,0101,840 1,0512,225 4701,070 4701,070
Average Seek Time (read/write) 3.8/4.4 ms 3.4/3.9 ms 8.2/9.2 ms 8.2/9.2 ms
Raw Capacity 585.4 GB 585.4 GB 1000.2 GB 2000.3 GB
Formatted Capacity
Open Systems 576.3 GB 576.3 GB 984.8 GB 1882.72 GB
Mainframe 559.5 GB 559.5 GB 956.0 GB 1827.67 GB
IBM i 580.1 GB 580.1 GB n/a 1912.14 GB
2.5 SAS DRIVES
Capacity 300 GB 450 GB 600 GB
Rotational Speed (rpm) 10,000 10,000 10,000
Form Factor 2.5 in 2.5 in 2.5 in
Interface 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC
Internal Data Rate (Mb/s) 1219-2029 1219-2029 1219-2029
Average Seek Time (read/write) 3.7/4.2 ms 3.7/4.2 ms 3.7/4.2 ms
Raw Capacity 292.6 GB 439.0 GB 585.4 GB
Formatted Capacity
Open Systems 288.1 GB 432.2 GB 576.3 GB
Mainframe 279.7 GB 419.6 GB 559.5 GB
IBM i 288.2 GB 435.1 GB 580.1 GB
ENTERPRISE FLASH DRIVES
Capacity 100 GB* 200 GB 400 GB
Form Factor 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.5 in
Interface 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC 4 Gb/s FC
Internal Data Rate (Mb/s) 800-1,600 8001,600 8001,600
Raw Capacity 100.0 GB 200.0 GB 400.0 GB
Formatted Capacity
Open Systems 91.7 GB 196.9 GB 393.8 GB
Mainframe 95.6 GB 191.2 GB 382.3 GB
IBM i 97.5 GB 197.0 GB 389.8 GB
* Contact your local EMC representative to obtain ordering and availability details on these drives.
SYSTEM CAPACITIES IN TB
146 GB Drives 2 TB Drives
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Number of Drives 48 2,400 48 2,400
Mirrored Capacity: Open Systems 2.87 168.79 37.65 2,067.23
Mainframe 2.79 163.86 36.55 2,006.78
RAID-5 3+1 Capacity: Open Systems 4.31 253.19 56.48 2,067.23
Mainframe 4.18 245.80 54.83 2,006.78
RAID-5 7+1 Capacity: Open Systems 5.02 295.38 65.90 2,055.93
Mainframe 4.88 286.76 63.97 1,995.82
RAID-6 6+2 Capacity: Open Systems 4.31 253.19 56.48 2,067.23
Mainframe 4.18 245.80 54.83 2,006.78
RAID-6 14+2 Capacity: Open Systems 5.02 295.38 79.07 2,055.93
Mainframe 4.88 286.76 76.76 1,995.82
Configurations with mixed drive capacities and speeds are allowed depending upon the configuration.
64 GB of total capacity will be reserved for internal Symmetrix file system use. All capacities are based
on 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual usable capacity may vary depending upon configuration.
DATA AT REST ENCRYPTION
Data at Rest Encryption is delivered through a new Symmetrix VMAX model with built-in, hardware-
based data encryption. Data is encrypted when written to drives and decrypted when read from the
drives with no impact on performance or local and remote replication. Symmetrix Data at Rest Encryp-
tion addresses security and compliance concerns regarding data exposure when drives are removed or
arrays are replaced.
PHYSICAL AND COOLING SPECIFICATIONS
Front and
Rear Service
Height* Width Depth Area Weight Power Cooling
(in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm) (lb/kg) (kVA) (BTU/hr)
4-Engine 76.66/194.7 30.2/76.7 41.88/106.4 42.0/106.7 1,830/830.0 4.1 13,700
System Bay
8-Engine 76.66/194.7 30.2/76.7 41.88/106.4 42.0/106.7 2,774/1258.3 7.8 26,300
System Bay
Storage Bay 76.66/194.7 30.2/76.7 41.88/106.4 42.0/106.7 2,144/972.5 6.1 19,800
All dimensions are cabinet/enclosure size without shipping brackets or securing brackets.
Weight, power, and cooling are maximum for a full configuration.
Cooling is front to rear for system bay and front to top for storage bays.
*An additional 18 in. (45.7 cm) is recommended for ceiling/top clearance.
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POWER SPECIFICATIONSSTORAGE BAY AND SYSTEM BAY
North America International
3-phase 3-phase North America International
(Delta-4 wire) (Wye-5 wire) Single-phase Single-phase
Input Voltage (VAC) 200240 200240 200240 200240
Frequency (Hz) 5060 5060 5060 5060
Circuit Breaker (Amps), 50 32 30 32
Recommended
AC Power Connections 2 per bay 2 per bay 4 per bay 4 per bay
Power Connector* CS8365C S52.30 L6-30P L6-30P
User Connector* See Note 1 See Note 1 See Note 1 See Note 1
* Specifications given are for the power connectors located inside the Symmetrix VMAX system and
storage bays. EMC offers a selection of power cable extensions with different power connectors for con-
nection to the customers power source. Refer to the VMAX Series Physical Planning Guide for details.
The power cable extension type desired must be verified at the time of quotation and ordering.
Note 1: Refer to the VMAX Series Physical Planning Guide.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (OPERATING)
Temperature (F/C) 5090/1032
Altitude (ft/m), max. 7,500/2,286
Humidity (%), Non-condensing 2080
Raised Floor Recommended