The EMC VNX series are a family of systems that provides unified file and block storage. The first generation of VNX replaced the CLARiiON and Celerra product line. The next generation of VNX systems contains a major update to the Storage Processor implementation for block storage. The second generation VNX increased performance of VNX by 4X over the first generation and added additional capabilities.
The VNX systems provide a wide set of connectivity options for block access and for file access as a NAS system. There are two different series in the VNX family: the VNXe targeted as an entry-level storage system and the VNX as a mid-tier system. Two gateway systems are offered, the VG2 and VG8, which attach to EMC block storage systems and provide NAS functionality.
The VNX series models all consist of the following modular components:
The EMC VNX system is targeted for usage in the mid-tier enterprise space for customers who need either a SAN block storage solution, a NAS system or both. The VNX contains many advanced features and capabilities seen in high end enterprise systems.
Evaluator Group product review methodology “EvaluScale” assesses each product within a specific technology area. The definitions of the criteria and explanations of how products are reviewed can be found in the Evaluator Series Evaluation Guide. Download the product brief now to view the Evaluscale for this product.
Dell EMC VNX is a unified SAN and NAS system where the file serving function is integral to the system. Dell EMC has largely replaced the VNX with the Unity system or with the SC system for block only. Evaluations should refer to the Evaluator Group Product Briefs for those products.