Quick Specs Type: Storage Controller Chassis Model: SC8000 Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5" Architecture: Dual-Controller (active-active) Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2640, 6-core, 2.5GHz (per controller) Memory: 64GB (32GB per controller, expandable to 128GB) Form Factor: 3U Rackmount (controller chassis) Front-End Connectivity: 8Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, 1Gb/10Gb iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS Back-End Connectivity: 6Gb or 12Gb SAS Management: Dell Storage Manager (DSM) RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 Scalability: Supports over 500 drives and multiple expansion shelves Advanced Features: Intelligent tiering, automated load balancing, snapshots, replication, deduplication Part Number: SC8000 The Dell Compellent SC8000 is a high-performance storage controller chassis built to manage enterprise workloads with advanced intelligence and scalability. Designed for data centers with evolving needs, it supports automated tiered storage and over 500 drives across multiple enclosures. Powered by dual Intel Xeon controllers with redundant architecture, the SC8000 excels in virtualized environments and transactional workloads. It integrates seamlessly with Dell expansion shelves like the SC220 and SC200, and offers flexible connectivity including Fibre Channel and iSCSI options.