FX Architecture: A Revolution for Data Convergence

    The flexibility of computing and storage systems has radically changed the converged space, and FX allows for an even greater revolution. As one of the first converged infrastructures with rack and blade server management capabilities, FX breaks down the barriers that previously hindered users from working in hyper-dense converged spaces.


    The FX architecture consists of several elements: PowerEdge FX2 case in 2U form factor; powerful servers to significantly scale performance and density; Direct-connect half-width storage units designed specifically for the FX platform; and I / O aggregators to optimize network performance.

    Effective Modular Infrastructure Management


    The modular rack chassis FX2 in the 2U form factor allows you to adapt any computing environment to your needs by freely installing compact IT modules in it, including servers, storage and I / O subsystems. You can easily and quickly scale resources to meet the demands of your business. To help improve IT productivity and prevent business downtime, Dell EMC has updated its portfolio of system management portfolio for the FX2 Modular Infrastructure.



    Updates increase user productivity through simplified provisioning of resources for virtualized workloads, plug-ins for Nagios users, a complete overview of the state of the infrastructure, and the flexibility to run open source applications. In this way, PowerEdge FX2 can help customers achieve their goals by supporting traditional applications and new workloads driven by the introduction of social, mobile, analytic technologies and cloud computing in a modular infrastructure. With PowerEdge FX2 and Dell EMC system management software, customers in 70 countries take advantage of integrated server building blocks, storage, and networking.

    Small to Great: FX Architecture Components


    If you have a large data center where you need to work with a wide range of applications and virtualization environments, then the powerful full-width FC830 four-processor server module in the 1U form factor is suitable for you. This server has a high density of computing resources, scalable memory and data storage subsystem with exceptional expansion capabilities.

    FC630 is a 1U half-width server module. This option is ideal for hosting virtualization environments or running business intelligence applications, databases, and private clouds. The even more compact FC430 has a quarter-rack width and provides the perfect combination of performance, memory and high-speed I / O for standard enterprise workloads, including virtualization environments and medium-sized databases.

    The architecture also includes FD332 and FM120x4 half-width modules. FD332 can contain up to 16 drives with a small form factor (SFF) with direct connection. In combination with servers based on the FX platform, the FD332 modules provide a universal solution with the ability to scale horizontally. The FM120x4 supports up to 16 microservers per FX2 chassis, providing a cost-effective, high-density solution ideal for web services, dedicated hosting and simplified analytics.

    Specifically for PowerEdge FX2, the FN I / O module (FN IOM) has also been developed. The FX2 modular infrastructure supports up to two FN I / O modules per chassis and includes up to eight internal 10GbE ports, as well as redundant cooling fans and power supplies.

    Customer Benefits of FX Architecture


    The FX architecture creates a new level of versatility for data centers. Advanced management technologies and a modular infrastructure simplify the deployment and operation of data centers and a private cloud. You can easily and quickly scale resources in accordance with the needs of the workloads and your business, adapting the infrastructure to your business tasks.



    An unprecedented level of IT infrastructure density with a large number of services and fewer resources can reduce overall costs and increase productivity. It also leads to increased productivity for important business applications, from business intelligence to resource-intensive high-performance computing (HPC), stable support for private cloud services, databases and virtualization environments. The FX architecture enables more efficient enterprise growth by simplifying data center resource allocation and management. IT managers can more effectively ensure compliance with complex business trends and respond to unpredictable workloads.

    Flexibility FX provides your business unlimited growth potential, with this architecture your business will receive powerful support for the latest and most powerful computing, storage and virtualization systems from Dell EMC.

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