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Dell Unity: Data Reduction
Executive summary Dell Unity Data Reduction Licensing Overview Theory of Operation Management Interoperability
Interoperability
Data at Rest Encryption
Replication
Snapshots
Thin Clones
Dell Unity Native File and Block Import
Pool Expansion
Conclusion Appendix: Technical support and resources

Dell Unity Native File and Block Import

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Dell Unity Native File and Block Import

  • Dell Unity Native File and Block Import was first introduced in Dell UnityOS version 4.1. In this release, VNX1 or VNX2 Block and File (NFS) resources could be migrated to Dell Unity using the native import feature. In Dell UnityOS version 4.2, support for Import was extended to VNX1 or VNX2 File (CIFS) configurations. With Dell UnityOS version 5.1, the Dell Unity Native File Import feature provides a native option for Multiprotocol file migration to Dell Unity from a VNX1 or VNX2 system. When configuring an Import Session, data reduction and Advanced Deduplication are supported on the destination as long as the destination system and Pool configuration supports it. When creating an Import Session, if the destination resource supports data reduction, a checkbox is available to enable it on the destination resource. An option for Advanced Deduplication is also shown for configurations which support it. As data is migrated from the source VNX system to the Dell Unity system, it passes through the data reduction algorithm as it is written to the Pool.

    More information about Dell Unity Native File and Block Import can be found in the Dell Unity: Migration Technologies white paper found on Dell Technologies Info Hub.