
Microsoft Exchange 2010 on Dell Systems: Simple Distributed Configurations
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7,500 Mailboxes, up to 1.5GB each, on PowerEdge R720xd
This reference architecture utilizes the Multi-role server and storage ―bricks‖ with internal storage. It
has been sized to provide mailbox sizes of up to 1.5GB each. The Mailbox IO profile is sized for up to
150 messages per mailbox per day with 20% IO headroom to accommodate up to 0.18 IOPs per mailbox.
This solution delivers high availability using Exchange 2010 mailbox resiliency with a three copy
Database Availability Group (DAG). One active copy and two passive copies reside on the same site.
Solution Requirements
Average user I/O profile (messages/day)
0.18 IOPs per user (~150 messages per day)
Average mailbox size limit
Total active/passive copies per
database
3 copy DAG (1 active + 2 passive)
Not included in this solution
Backup and recovery infrastructure
UM and Edge Roles
Restore LUN
Architecture Diagram
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