EMC Storage Array- Purchasing and Installing

We’ll first break down why EMC is an excellent choice for your storage needs:

They are reliable: No matter what the load is, these storage systems are built to meet application and business demands and can run efficiently in any environment. They also consume less power and leave behind a very small footprint, thus contributing to eco-friendly systems.
They improve: With each new version in a series, they always solve some pre-existing problems, if any, and meet needs you didn’t even know you had. They also take into account customer input to constantly improve their product standards and quality.
Great customer service: They have an efficient customer support network that is available to solve your problems at any hour of any day. The people in customer support are trained and skilled to solve a wide array of problems that may arise.
Reputation: They have the largest market shares in the data-storage sector and their service has provided satisfaction to millions of customers for over 35 years.

Buying refurbished EMC storage systems

The cost of buying storage systems, including EMC disks and arrays, can seem like a daunting process, especially if you are a small or medium sized business with a strict budget. That is why refurbished equipment is such a great option! Refurbished storage are systems that have been already used for data storage purposes and have now been returned. They are tested for functionality, given required upgrades, and after intensive testing, are released back onto the market. These systems work as well as new systems would, and are available for a fraction of the cost.

There are many places online where you will find sellers for refurbished EMC equipment. It is good to do some research before buying used EMC disks or used EMC arrays to make sure that their performance is good and up to standard. Most reputed and well-known sellers will offer you a warranty for these products, and it is important to look for their certification and original licenses before buying as well. If you just need a few components replaced or an expansion done for your EMC arrays, you can also buy refurbished parts.

Companies like Greentec Systems can offer you quality refurbished equipment. Here you will get a variety of EMC storage products, including storage arrays and EMC disk array enclosure expansions. Simply go to our website and request a price for products based on your needs. Make sure you provide the correct configuration and space needed.

Installation of refurbished storage systems

Refurbished storage systems function just like new storage systems and as such they follow the same installation procedures. Whether you are buying the EMC VNX series, the CLARiiON Series or the CX series, you will find plenty of user guides that show you the step-by-step installation process.

Installation procedures will change depending on the type of environment you are in and the type of data you want to store in your storage systems. Block level data and file level data storage will have different configurations, for example.
If you want to determine the storage capacity of your EMC storage arrays, you can try looking at the built-in reports available in Unisphere.
While EMC storage systems are user-installable, it is always good to have the help of someone who has a technical knowledge and prior experience of installing these systems.
You can also post your questions in the EMC community forum as you can get very useful solutions there.

Overall, buying a refurbished storage system is a great investment, as it comes with all the qualities of new systems and fit easily into your budget.

Note; although we strive to ensure all information listed here is accurate. We cannot guarantee the precision of all the information and request you validate all information directly with EMC and Dell.com. If you have any further questions, would like technical assistance or would like discount pricing on any new, used or refurbished Netapp storage equipment, please contact us. A helpful Greentec Geek is more than happy to assist!