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Dell EMC High Performance Computing from Dell Technologies
Comprehensive HPC solutions that provide high computing power for simulation and modeling, big data analysis, and AI workloads, designed to meet the demands of modern computational requirements.
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High-Performance Computing Clusters for Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation
Specialized hardware designed for computationally intensive tasks such as Monte Carlo simulations, optimization algorithms, and complex scenario modeling to support sophisticated strategy development.
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Compute Performance
(7 Yes /7 Known /14 Possible features)
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Node Count Total number of physical compute nodes within the cluster. |
No information available | |
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CPU Cores Aggregate number of processing cores available in the cluster. |
No information available | |
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GPU Acceleration Availability of GPU resources for parallel or accelerated computation. |
Supports GPU acceleration via NVIDIA and AMD cards; explicitly listed as a feature for AI and modeling workloads. | |
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Total Computational Power Aggregate computational capacity of the cluster. |
No information available | |
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Memory per Node RAM available to each compute node for memory-intensive tasks. |
No information available | |
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Interconnect Speed Maximum bandwidth of the network interconnect between cluster nodes. |
No information available | |
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Low Latency Networking Support for low-latency communication protocols (e.g., Infiniband) for distributed computing. |
Supports low-latency networking (e.g., InfiniBand) as part of HPC networking architecture. | |
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Storage IOPS Input/output operations per second of primary storage. |
No information available | |
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High-Speed SSD Tier Presence of a high-speed SSD storage tier for fast data reads/writes. |
Dell EMC HPC solutions provide high-speed SSD tiers for performance-critical workloads. | |
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Scalability Ability to increase computational resources quickly (vertical or horizontal scaling). |
Architected for both vertical and horizontal scalability, from small to very large clusters. | |
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High Availability Cluster redundancy and failover capabilities to ensure uptime. |
High availability is part of reference architectures (redundancy, failover, etc.). | |
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Job Scheduler Advanced job scheduling and queuing software for resource allocation. |
Supports Slurm, PBS Pro, and other advanced job schedulers. | |
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Peak Power Consumption Peak electricity consumption during maximum load. |
No information available | |
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Burst Capability Capacity to handle load bursts above steady state. |
Burst workloads are supported via flexible node/resource provisioning. |
Data Management & Storage
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Total Storage Capacity Aggregate storage space available for data, models, and logs. |
No information available | |
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Data Ingestion Rate Rate at which system can import new datasets. |
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Support for Distributed File Systems Ability to utilize distributed file systems for efficient data access (e.g., HDFS, Lustre). |
Reference architectures include support for distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, BeeGFS, HDFS). | |
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Automated Backup Automated snapshotting and restoration features. |
Data protection features such as automated backup and snapshots available in Dell EMC storage solutions. | |
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Data Encryption Data is encrypted at rest and in motion to meet security standards. |
Dell EMC PowerProtect and HPC solutions offer encryption at rest and in transit for compliance. | |
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Role-based Data Access Control Fine-grained controls over which users/groups have access to specific data. |
Role-based access controls are available as part of Dell EMC management platforms. | |
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Data Retention Policy Management Configurable policies for data archival and disposal. |
Solutions support configurable data retention/archival policies. | |
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Real-Time Stream Processing Ingestion and processing of data streams for live analytics. |
Real-time stream processing supported via integration with frameworks like Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming, etc. | |
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Support for Multiple Data Formats Ability to handle various data types (CSV, Parquet, JSON, SQL, etc). |
Multiple data format support (CSV, Parquet, JSON, SQL, etc.) provided by Dell software stack and third-party integrations. | |
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API Access to Data Storage Direct programmatic access to stored datasets. |
APIs available for storage and management tasks; supports integration with various data analytics frameworks. | |
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Data Lineage Tracking Tracking and documenting data transformations and movements. |
Dell Technologies supports data lineage and auditability in conjunction with software partners and management tools. | |
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Data Versioning Maintaining multiple versions of datasets for audit and rollback. |
Data versioning available as part of Dell EMC's intelligent storage and management solutions. | |
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Hybrid Cloud Storage Integration Ability to span on-premise and cloud storage seamlessly. |
Hybrid cloud storage integration provided via Dell ECS, PowerScale, and public cloud connectors. |
Security & Compliance
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End-to-End Encryption Encryption is applied from data source through storage and transmission. |
End-to-end encryption supported in storage and network architectures. | |
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Audit Logging All critical user and system actions are logged for audit and compliance purposes. |
Audit logging enabled through Dell EMC's security and compliance toolset. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Compliance with standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, MiFID II, etc. |
Dell EMC solutions can be configured for compliance with standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, etc. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication MFA required for user and administrator logins. |
Dell security offering includes multi-factor authentication for management interfaces. | |
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User Role Management Ability to set granular user permissions and roles. |
Granular user/role permissions can be set within Dell CLM and integrated identity providers. | |
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Intrusion Detection System Automated systems to detect and respond to unauthorized activities. |
Intrusion detection available via PowerProtect and integration with SIEM tools. | |
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Data Masking Personally identifiable data is masked or anonymized when needed. |
Data masking/anonymization tools available (especially relevant for regulated industries). | |
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Access Review Workflows Automated and auditable review of user access rights. |
Access review/audit supported by reporting modules and compliance extensions. | |
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Secure APIs All API endpoints are secured following industry standards (e.g., OAuth2, TLS). |
Secure APIs offered (REST/TLS, OAuth support) for all management and automation interfaces. | |
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Automated Security Patch Management System automatically deploys critical security updates. |
Patch management is automated for supported OS and firmware through Dell EMC management tools. | |
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Incident Response Procedures Documented and tested response plans for security incidents. |
Incident response playbooks and documentation are part of Dell's security deliverables. |
Analytics & Modeling Tools
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Preinstalled Quantitative Libraries Bundles of financial analytics, machine learning, and statistical packages (e.g., NumPy, pandas, TensorFlow, QuantLib). |
Preinstalled quantitative libraries available via supported software images (HPC AI, ML, and analytics stacks). | |
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Algorithmic Trading Frameworks Built-in support for backtesting and live implementation of trading strategies. |
No information available | |
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Support for Multiple Programming Languages Ability to run code in Python, R, C++, Matlab, etc. |
Platform supports Python, R, C/C++, and various other languages via supported software environments. | |
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Visualization Tools Integrated support for dashboards and advanced data visualization. |
Visualization and dashboarding tools integrated or available (e.g., integration with third-party viz tools). | |
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Simulation Engines Tools for Monte Carlo, scenario, and stress testing. |
Simulation engines (Monte Carlo, etc.) supported by available HPC/quant libraries and compatible software. | |
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Portfolio Optimization Built-in libraries for advanced risk and return optimization problems. |
Portfolio optimization libraries available through supported open source and commercial software. | |
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Factor Model Integration Capability to build and analyze factor-based risk and performance models. |
Factor model analysis is supported via data science and quant finance libraries compatible with the stack. | |
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Machine Learning Model Lifecycle Management Facilities for model building, validation, deployment, and monitoring. |
Model lifecycle management via integration with MLOps and ML workflow tools (Kubeflow, etc.). | |
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Real-Time Analytics Support Tools for low latency, high-frequency modeling and analytics. |
Low-latency, high-frequency analytics supported by underlying fast compute/storage/network. | |
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Interactive Computing Environments Availability of Jupyter, RStudio, or equivalent environments for exploration. |
Dell EMC supports Jupyter, RStudio, and other interactive environments via ready-made software stacks. | |
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Third-Party Model Marketplace Ability to access, evaluate, and integrate third-party models or analytics solutions. |
Supports integration of third-party model marketplaces via APIs and supported platforms. |
Workflow & Automation
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Pipeline Orchestration Automated scheduling and orchestration of data science and investment modeling workflows. |
Pipeline orchestration supported via workflow engines and integration with tools like Airflow, Kubeflow, etc. | |
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Job Scheduling Support for batch, real-time, and cron-based execution of jobs. |
Job scheduling for batch and real-time processing via Slurm, PBS Pro, and custom scheduling. | |
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Error Monitoring and Notification Automated alerts on job failures or anomalous outcomes. |
Error and anomaly notifications are a standard part of Dell EMC management tools. | |
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Workflow Templates Prebuilt templates for typical financial data and modeling workflows. |
Workflow templates available for HPC and analytics; customizable to financial/investment domains. | |
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Parameterization Support Ability to parameterize jobs for backtesting and scenario analysis. |
Parameterization supported for jobs/workflows in scheduling engines. | |
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Interactive Debugging Capabilities Ability to step through workflows interactively for development purposes. |
Interactive debugging via supported development environments and schedulers. | |
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Automated Report Generation Generation of research, performance, and compliance reports via automation. |
Automated report generation available via integrated and third-party tools. | |
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API-Driven Workflow Integration Integration of workflows with external systems and data feeds. |
Workflow integration via open APIs and connectors for external data sources. | |
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Scheduling Constraints Customization of resource and time constraints on workflow execution. |
Scheduling constraints configurable in job schedulers (time, priority, resources, etc.). | |
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Version Control Integration Integration with Git or similar tools for code and workflow versioning. |
Version control (Git, etc.) supported via integration with DevOps practices and software. |
Integration & Interoperability
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Standardized APIs REST, SOAP, or GraphQL APIs for bidirectional data and process integration. |
Supports standardized APIs (REST, etc.) for data/process integration. | |
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Prebuilt Data Feed Integrations Out-of-the-box support for integrating with major financial and market data providers. |
Prebuilt integrations for major financial and market data providers configurable on the platform. | |
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Support for FIX Protocol Native support for FIX messaging in trading workflows. |
No information available | |
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Custom Connectors Easily extensible connectors for proprietary data sources or systems. |
Custom connectors can be built and deployed as needed for proprietary data integration. | |
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Cloud Service Integration Direct integration with leading public or private cloud offerings. |
Integration with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Dell APEX available. | |
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Excel Integration Ability to import/export and automate workflows with Excel. |
Excel integration enabled via connectors or scripting tools for workflow automation. | |
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Real-time Market Data Integration Capability to consume streaming market data feeds. |
Real-time market data integration enabled via APIs and supported partner solutions. | |
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SaaS Platform Compatibility Interoperability with SaaS analytics or investment platforms. |
HPC platforms compatible with multiple SaaS analytics/investment tools via open standards. | |
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Messaging & Notification Integration Hooks for email, SMS, or chat notifications for workflow and job status. |
Supports notification integration (email, SMS, chat) via APIs and workflow systems. | |
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Open-Source Package Compatibility Ability to use widely adopted open-source libraries or tools. |
Dell EMC solutions enable integration of open-source packages. |
User Management & Collaboration
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Multi-user Access Support for concurrent access by multiple users. |
Multi-user support is core to Dell EMC HPC management systems. | |
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Granular Permission Control Detailed assignment of permissions at project, data, or job level. |
Supports granular permission control at various system and project levels. | |
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Collaboration Workspaces Dedicated workspaces for project-based team collaboration. |
Collaboration workspaces facilitated via project/resource management tooling. | |
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Activity Logging Comprehensive logging of user activities and resource access. |
Activity logging is a standard component of Dell EMC platforms. | |
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Integration with SSO Providers Single sign-on (SSO) integration for enterprise directory services. |
SSO integration available (SAML, LDAP, Microsoft ADFS, etc.). | |
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Commenting and Notation Tools Ability for users to add comments and notes on shared assets. |
Supports commenting and annotation on projects via integrated software solutions. | |
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Shared Project Templates Reusable collaborative templates for common research or strategy workflows. |
Project templates can be shared among teams for workflow re-use. | |
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User Delegation Delegation of approval or workflow steps to alternate users. |
User delegation available; integrates with workflow management. | |
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Audit Trail Reporting Generating reports on user access and changes for compliance. |
Audit trail reporting available for compliance and resource tracking. |
Monitoring & Reporting
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System Health Dashboards Real-time visualizations of cluster, resource, and workflow status. |
System health dashboards part of Dell EMC OpenManage and CloudIQ products. | |
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Resource Usage Metrics Detailed statistics on CPU, RAM, storage, and network usage. |
Resource usage metrics available in real-time via management consoles. | |
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Automated Usage Reports Scheduled summary reporting of resource and user activity. |
Automated reporting features available in management tools. | |
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Alerting and Notification System Customizable threshold-based notifications for system events. |
Customizable alerting/notification for system events is standard in Dell management. | |
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Cost Tracking and Reporting Visibility into consumption-based or chargeback costs. |
Cost tracking and reporting available via integrated management and monitoring tools. | |
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Job Execution Logs Retention of detailed logs for each computational job. |
Job execution logs are stored as part of standard operational recordkeeping. | |
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Performance Benchmarking Tools Methods to evaluate and compare cluster performance over time. |
Benchmarking tools are offered for performance evaluation. | |
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Compliance Reporting Automated generation of compliance and regulatory reports. |
Compliance reporting supported via customizable, automated report generation. | |
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Custom Report Builder Flexible construction of custom reports and dashboards. |
Flexible report builder tools are available in Dell management environments. | |
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External Audit Support Features to facilitate third-party audit and validation. |
External audit support tools and features are available for compliance and validation. |
Resilience & Disaster Recovery
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Geographic Redundancy Replication of data and services across multiple geographic locations. |
Geographic redundancy supported via multi-site replication/storage options. | |
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Automated Failover Automatic redirection to backup systems upon failure. |
Automated failover can be configured for resilience and DR. | |
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Regular Disaster Recovery Drills Routine simulation and validation of DR processes. |
Disaster recovery drills and testing supported via Dell professional services. | |
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Snapshot Backups Regularly scheduled backups of environment and data. |
Snapshot backup capabilities included in Dell EMC storage solutions. | |
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Restore Time Objective (RTO) Typical time to restore service after a major outage. |
No information available | |
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Restore Point Objective (RPO) Maximum data loss window allowed by backup strategy. |
No information available | |
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Replication Latency Maximum age of replicated data between primary and backup facilities. |
No information available | |
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Business Continuity Planning Support Integrated planning and documentation tools for business continuity. |
Business continuity support includes DR and business continuity planning tools. | |
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Immutable Backup Storage Backups cannot be deleted or altered (protection against ransomware). |
Dell EMC offers immutable backup storage options (e.g., for ransomware protection). | |
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Self-Healing Infrastructure Automated identification and repair of certain types of hardware/software failures. |
Infrastructure self-healing supported through hardware/software monitoring and automated remediation. |
Deployment & Maintenance
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Flexible Deployment Options On-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployment capabilities. |
Deployment can be on-prem, cloud, or hybrid, based on client needs. | |
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Automated Provisioning Tools to quickly set up and configure cluster nodes and storage. |
Automated provisioning supported via Dell's management appliances. | |
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Rolling Upgrades Cluster maintenance and software upgrades can occur without downtime. |
Rolling upgrades possible with proper architecture, especially with storage and management solutions. | |
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Containerization Support Support for Docker, Kubernetes, or similar for packaging and orchestrating workloads. |
Containerization supported (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) for modern workload orchestration. | |
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Automated Patch Management OS and package patches are automatically distributed and installed. |
OS/package patch management can be automated through Dell and third-party management tools. | |
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Configuration as Code Cluster configuration is managed and versioned declaratively. |
Configuration as code supported with tools like Ansible, Chef, Terraform, etc. | |
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Hardware Health Monitoring Automated monitoring of hardware (CPU, memory, drives, fans) for failure prediction. |
Hardware health monitoring is standard in OpenManage and integrated monitoring software. | |
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Comprehensive Documentation Extensive and up-to-date documentation for installation, use, and troubleshooting. |
Comprehensive documentation provided by Dell for design, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. | |
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock access to technical support personnel. |
24/7 technical support is a standard offering for Dell EMC enterprise contracts. | |
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Professional Services Availability Availability of vendor-provided consulting, integration, or custom engineering support. |
Professional services available for consulting, integration, and customization. |
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