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Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV Certified Refurbished iSCSI SAN Storage Array
The Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV is a high-performance virtualized iSCSI SAN storage array featuring dual controllers with 4GB battery-backed cache memory, 14 x 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 3.5-inch drives plus 2 x 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch drives delivering 9.6TB maximum capacity, four copper Gigabit Ethernet ports per controller for enhanced connectivity, and automatic RAID 5/6/10/50 configuration in a compact 3U rackmount enclosure, providing enterprise-grade storage performance of 2,520 IOPS with sustained bandwidth up to 300 MBps ideal for demanding virtualized environments and mission-critical database applications.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
This certified refurbished enterprise storage solution excels in virtualized server environments, particularly VMware ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V deployments, where its intelligent iSCSI protocol and automatic load balancing optimize performance across consolidated workloads. The PS6000XV with its high-speed 15K RPM SAS drives delivers exceptional value for transactional database applications requiring rapid IOPS performance, disaster recovery implementations with multi-site replication capabilities, and storage area network consolidation projects transitioning from direct-attached storage to centralized SAN infrastructure. With support for up to 512 hosts per pool and 1,024 volumes, this array scales efficiently alongside growing business demands whilst maintaining seamless data accessibility.
Key Features and Benefits
Enterprise Performance Architecture: Dual-controller design with 4GB battery-backed cache provides up to 72 hours of data protection during power loss whilst delivering consistent high-speed access with 15K RPM drives offering significantly faster seek times and superior random IOPS performance compared to slower rotational drives.
Intelligent Storage Virtualization: Automatic load balancing, online data movement, and thin provisioning capabilities enable efficient resource utilisation without manual intervention, reducing administrative overhead and maximising storage efficiency across your infrastructure.
Comprehensive Data Protection: Multi-volume writeable snapshots supporting up to 10,000 total snapshots, auto-replication with multi-site support, instant volume restore, and volume cloning ensure your critical business data remains protected and rapidly recoverable.
Simplified Management: PS Group Manager software with roles-based administration, remote setup wizard, and rapid provisioning tools enable installation and configuration in less than one hour, significantly reducing deployment time and complexity.
Complete Virtualization Integration: Native support for VMware Site Recovery Manager, Auto-Snapshot Manager for both VMware and Microsoft environments, and Smart Copy functionality for Hyper-V, Exchange, SQL Server, and VMFS streamline virtualized infrastructure management.
Proven Reliability: Fully redundant hot-swappable components including dual controllers, dual 450W power supplies, dual fan trays, and automatic hot spare disk configuration ensure continuous availability for business-critical operations.
Essential Technical Specifications
- Storage Capacity: 9.6TB total system capacity (16 x 600GB drives)
- Drive Configuration: 14 x 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 3.5-inch drives plus 2 x 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch drives
- System Memory: 4GB total with battery backup providing 72-hour data protection
- Network Connectivity: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet copper ports per controller (8 total)
- Performance: 2,520 IOPS with sustained bandwidth up to 300 MBps
- RAID Support: Automatic RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and RAID 50 configuration
- Form Factor: 3U rackmount enclosure
- Dimensions: Approximately 130mm x 483mm (5.1 x 19 inches)
- Weight: Approximately 36kg (80 lbs) fully populated
- Power Supply: Dual redundant 450W hot-swappable PSUs
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This certified refurbished Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV has been verified through Reboot IT's thorough testing process, ensuring reliable operation in demanding enterprise environments. We tested all features and functions including RAID controller verification, network connectivity testing, SMART disk monitoring, power supply validation, and controller failover testing using cutting-edge diagnostic software to guarantee complete functionality. As an industry expert since 2001, Reboot IT utilises advanced testing protocols refined over decades of enterprise hardware refurbishment experience. Every unit undergoes comprehensive evaluation to ensure enterprise-grade reliability and performance. This unit is sold by Reboot IT and includes a comprehensive 1-year warranty covering all hardware components.
Cosmetic Grading
Excellent Grade units exhibit minimal wear with very minor scuffing or abrasions on the enclosure housing, maintaining a near-new professional appearance suitable for visible data centre installations. Good Grade units are fully functional with more noticeable cosmetic wear including light scratches on the chassis and possible minor dings or paint chips that do not affect performance or structural integrity. Both grades deliver identical enterprise-level performance and reliability.
Comprehensive Operating System Support
This versatile storage array supports extensive operating system compatibility including Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2008 R2 with Hyper-V, Windows Vista and XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, generic Linux distributions, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Mac OS X, VMware ESX Server 3/3.5/4/ESXi 3.5, Citrix XenServer, Virtual Iron, and Novell Netware. Pros: Exceptional compatibility across heterogeneous environments with robust driver support and enterprise-grade management integration for both Windows and Linux platforms. Cons: Enterprise operating systems may require specific licensing and specialised administration knowledge for optimal configuration and management.
Upgrade your enterprise storage infrastructure with confidence – add this certified refurbished Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV to your data centre today and experience enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and scalability backed by Reboot IT's industry-leading expertise and comprehensive warranty protection.
Refurbished Computers - Cosmetic Grading Guide
Our supplier's refurbished hardware is typically graded either "Excellent" or "Good", however, some legacy products were graded under a letter grading system (A, B, C). Please find the definitions for each grade below and contact us if you're uncertain of a device's grade.
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
"Excellent" Grade
Devices in this category appear like new, with very minor wear. Expect light or fine scratches on the screen that are shallow enough not to catch on a fingernail. The edge around the glass is virtually flawless, save for possible light scratching around the power port. The back plate may show light/fine scratches, including on the Apple logo, with any discoloration being minimal.
"Good" Grade
These devices are characterized by being fully tested and functional even if they have body scratches, minor paint chips, or a small hairline crack on the screen. Screens are free from dead pixels but may exhibit slight scratching from moderate use.
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
"Excellent" Grade - Laptops
Reserved for units that show barely any signs of previous use, these laptops may exhibit very minor scuffing or abrasions, associated only with minimal standard use. The keyboards show light wear, and importantly, the screens are pristine, free from any scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration, or blemishes.
"Excellent" Grade - Desktops
Desktop PCs in the "Excellent" grade category are free from deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or any broken/missing pieces, ensuring a sleek and almost-new aesthetic.
"Excellent" Grade - Monitors
"Excellent" grade is reserved for units that show evidence of very little to no previous use. Any wear on an "Excellent" Display, including housing/frame and/or external surfaces (i.e. Frame) is associated with standard minimal use. "Excellent" units may have minor scuffing and / or minor abrasions on plastics with from standard light previous use."Excellent" Displays will feature no scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration or blemishes. Units will only feature the standard minimal wear and tear that is associated with a used unit.
"Good" Grade - Laptops
"Good" laptops may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface or small hairline cracks in the bezel. Laptop screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle blemishes. "Good" Laptops will not feature cracks screens but may feature slight scratching, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
"Good" Grade - Desktops
"Good" grade desktops may have light scratches on external body and may feature more excessive unit housing and/or external case wear than "Excellent" units, including wear on case / lid. "Good" PCs may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface.
"Good" Grade - Monitors
Displays in the "Good" grade have been fully tested and are functional but may include scratches on body, small paint chips, minor cracks on body, loose and/or wobbly bases. "Good" Display screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle to moderate blemishes. "Good" Displays will not feature cracks on screens but may feature slight scratching on screen surfaces from moderate use or wear, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
Legacy letter grading
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
A Grade
- No chips, scratches or cracks on the front glass and housing
- No missing or alternative parts
- No sign of liquid damage
- Battery cannot be swollen
B Grade – Same as A Grade except:
- May have light scuffs but no chips or cracks
- Light scratches on housing or front glass
C-Grade – Same as B Grade except:
- Unlimited long shallow scratches on the front glass
- No chips or cracks on the front glass
- Unlimited scratches, chips/dents on back cover housing and corners
- Minor cracks allowed
- Customized housing and aftermarket covers allowed
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
A-Grade
- Overall excellent to very good cosmetic condition. Some may be pristine, others may have light scratches or minor blemishes
- Laptops may have some shiny areas around the keyboard such as the space bar, touchpad or touchpad buttons
- Keyboard keys will be in excellent condition
- Laptop and monitor screens will be blemish free
- Cosmetic blemishes will not impact the overall functionality or performance of the device
B-Grade
- Will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other imperfections
- Minor scratches and dents on the housing
- Laptops may have shiny keys or shiny surfaces around the keyboard however all characters will be legible
- Laptop and monitors screens will have imperfections such as minor scratches, minor chips and/or white spots. There will be no cracking on the screen
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than A Grade
C-Grade
- Same as B-Grade except may have unlimited scratches/blemishes on the screen
- May have cracks/chips or dents on the housing
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than B Grade
