Nimble Storage CS220G ISCSI Array Initial Install
We received our Nimble Storage CS220G earlier this week. We are hoping for the device to fall into a tier between our EMC CX4 and standard NAS storage systems. Being that we are mostly 10gb at our datacenter, it was a definite requirement. Most other appliances around the same price point did not have any type of storage tiering, so I am also excited about that.
General Specs:
Dual controllers
RAW 12tb
Cache (SSD) RAW 320gb
Quad 10gbE connectivity (2 per controller)
Below shows the Nimble device being un-boxed. I highlighted the SSD drives in green
Nimble Un-boxing
Even though the unit is 3ru in size, they were able to stuff two controllers (heads) into it. Primary is highlighted blue and secondary green.
A small gallery including the racked unit. Notice it is in good company!
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- Nimble Dongle
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- Nimble Racked 2
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- Nimble Faceplate
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- Nimble Racked 1
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- Nimble Un-boxing
Kevin – Thanks for the NAS/DC Pr0n, any opinions on the actual product or a review on the way?
Brent Quick said this on August 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Great product so far. Giving it another week in service then review will be coming out.
Kevin Goodman said this on August 12, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Looking forward to seeing a review when you have time. :)
Andrew Storrs said this on August 23, 2011 at 2:50 pm
HI Kevin,
Thanks for the pictures. How is Nimble SAN coming along? Any reviews? Performance issues? What are you using the SAN for? Please provide feedback.
Thanks,
Haroon
Virtualization said this on August 25, 2011 at 11:41 am
I’m also looking forward to seeing that review!
Leif Hvidsten said this on September 22, 2011 at 2:06 am
Wondering if you still planned on putting up your review of the Nimble Storage unit. I’d be interested in a real world review and not the sponsered ones I’ve been coming across.
Peter Paul said this on October 25, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Do you have a review for the product yet?
Aldo Cabrera said this on November 1, 2011 at 9:56 am
Nimble is working fine. Still trying to get our DBA to write up a review. Our main SAN is an EMC CX4.
Kevin Goodman said this on December 1, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Looking forward to your thoughts and that review!!
jingram said this on December 2, 2011 at 8:01 pm