--- description: EMC has launched the latest addition to their entry-level midmarket storage line, the VNXe3200. Like the VNX2 refresh last year, the new VNXe3200 picks up... title: EMC VNXe3200 Launched Along with Project Liberty and EMC D@RE image: https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EMC-logo.gif --- [![Storage Review]()](https://storagereview.com/) --- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [![StorageReview.com]()](https://www.storagereview.com) ≡ Menu - [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) - [Storage Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/review) - [Consumer Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/consumer) - [Enterprise Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) - [Ubiquiti Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/best/ubiquiti-reviews) - [SR Merch](https://store.storagereview.com) - [Leaderboards](https://www.storagereview.com/best) - [Best Storage Arrays](https://www.storagereview.com/best/storage-arrays) - [Best Enterprise SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-ssds) - [Best Servers](https://www.storagereview.com/best/servers) - [Best Desktops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktops-local-ai) - [Best Laptops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptops-local-ai) - [Best Local LLM Tools](https://www.storagereview.com/best/local-llm-tools) - [Agentic AI Hardware](https://www.storagereview.com/best/agentic-ai-hardware) - [Best SSDs & Hard Drives](https://www.storagereview.com/best_drives) - [Best Portable SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/portable-ssds) - [Best Business Laptops](https://www.storagereview.com/best/business-laptops) - [Best Mobile Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mobile-workstations) - [Best Desktop Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktop-workstations) - [Best Mini PCs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mini-pcs) - [Best Laptop Battery Life](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptop-battery-life) - [Storage Reference Guide](https://www.storagereview.com/storage-reference-guide) - [About SR](https://www.storagereview.com/about-storagereview) - [StorageReview.com Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations](https://www.storagereview.com/storagereview-com-sweepstakes-rules-and-regulations) Search [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) » [News](https://www.storagereview.com/news) » EMC VNXe3200 Launched Along with Project Liberty and EMC D@RE # EMC VNXe3200 Launched Along with Project Liberty and EMC D@RE by Brian Beeler on April 30, 2014 [Enterprise](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise)  ◇  [Enterprise Storage](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise/enterprise-storage) EMC has launched the latest addition to their entry-level midmarket storage line, the VNXe3200. Like the [VNX2 refresh last year](https://www.storagereview.com/who_fears_the_emc_vnx2_everyone), the new VNXe3200 picks up MCx (multicore optimization), which is the core driver of up to 3X gains across the board in virtual machine/virtual desktop density, Exchange mailboxes and transactional databases over the previous VNXe. The VNXe3200 also adds SSD support via EMC FAST (fully-automated storage tiering) for additional benefit.  ![]() The VNXe3200 is a 2U unified storage appliance supporting Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS and CIFS and can be configured in under 15 minutes using EMC Unisphere. VNXe is typically targeted to the entry-level enterprise use case focusing on simplicity and affordability, but beyond just the hardware updates like MCx support, the VNXe3200 brings many enterprise features from the VNX family down market. The VNXe3200 benefits from EMC's deep virtualization experience, offering integration with VMware and Microsoft hypervisors. For ease of mind when it comes to management, EMC offers proactive support which aids in monitoring the system's health and administration. Features like the FAST storage tiering are completely automated, further reducing the need for manual performance tuning out of the box.  The VMXe3200 brings many other enterprise features to the table including thin provisioning and file deduplication. The system also supports snapshots from Unisphere. **VNXe3200 Hardware Specs** - 2U configurable with 2.5" or 3.5" drive bays - 25 2.5" SAS/flash drives - 12 3.5" SAS/NL SAS - CPU: Intel Sandy Bridge Quad Core 2.2GHz Xeon - RAM: 48GB - Networking: 4x10GBase-T - RAID Opions: 5/6/10 - Flexible IO Module: Supports 8Gb/s FC - SAS Expander for drive expansion shelves - Supported Pool LUNs: up to 512 - Max LUN Size: 16TB - Max FS Size: 16TB - Total Raw Capacity: 200TB (500TB available later in 2014) - Max File Systems: 500 The VNXe3200 will be available in the second quarter of this year with a starting price point of under $12,000. The systems will be available through EMC's global channel partners. The VNXe3200 is also part of VSPEX reference architectures. **Project Liberty** EMC today has also launched a new project, "Project Liberty." Liberty is a preview of virtualized storage software that combines the functionality of VNX with nimble cloud-like application deployment. Liberty offers a variety of deployment models including virtual servers both local and remote or in hybrid clouds to meet variable workloads and service levels. EMC highlights application prototyping as a potential use case: > Project Liberty will be to empower IT to spin up several virtual array instances quickly, at a moment’s notice, to speed development of new applications such as test and development. Project Liberty will enable these new applications to be seamlessly deployed on physical VNX storage systems with higher service levels – all while enjoying a consistent management and rich user experience. **EMC D@RE** For VNX2 users, EMC has added data at rest encryption, EMC D@RE. Specifically this provides the capability to encrypt data written to each disk, eliminating the ability to read data from the drive in the event of unauthorized drive removal. D@RE addresses the needs of those in regulated industries especially who have higher compliance standards when it comes to sensitive data.  D@RE will be offered as a non-disruptive software upgrade in the third quarter of this year. [EMC VNXe Product Page](http://www.emc.com/storage/vnx/vnxe-series.htm) [Discuss This Story](http://forums.storagereview.com/index.php/topic/36611-emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre-discussion/) **Engage with StorageReview** [Newsletter](https://www.storagereview.com/storage_newsletter) |  [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/StorageReview "Opens in a new window") | Podcast  [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/storagereview-com-storage-reviews/id1060681115 "Opens in a new window")/ [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0 "Opens in a new window") |  [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/ "Opens in a new window") |  [Twitter](https://twitter.com/storagereview "Opens in a new window") |  [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview? "Opens in a new window") |  [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) ![]() ### Brian Beeler Brian is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the chief analyst and President of StorageReview.com. Previous post: [EMC Disk Library For Mainframe (DLm) Release 4.1 Now Available](https://www.storagereview.com/news/emc-disk-library-for-mainframe-dlm-release-4-1-now-available) Next post: [SanDisk Optimus Max 4TB SAS SSD Announced; Refreshes Entire SAS SSD Offerings](https://www.storagereview.com/news/sandisk-optimus-max-4tb-sas-ssd-announced-refreshes-entire-sas-ssd-offerings) Trusted Vendors Products and solutions from our affiliate partners: - [ ![Ubiquiti Logo]() Ubiquiti ](https://store.ui.com/us/en?a_aid=StorageReview "Opens in a new window") - [ ![Newegg Logo]() Newegg ](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=g5terNMDhz0&offerid=1207190.18&subid=0&type=4 "Opens in a new window") - [ ![Amazon Logo]() Amazon ](https://amzn.to/4fLJUEW "Opens in a new window") Newsletter Subscribe to the StorageReview newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news and reviews. We promise no spam! 1 Leave this field empty if you’re human: ## Advertisement Content Categories [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) Copyright © 1998-2025 Flying Pig Ventures, LLC Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Manage your privacy To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time, including withdrawing your consent, by using the toggles on the Cookie Policy, or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Statistics Marketing Features Always active Always active - Manage options - Manage services - Manage {vendor\_count} vendors - [Read more about these purposes](https://cookiedatabase.org/tcf/purposes/) Accept Deny Manage options Save preferences Manage options - {title} - {title} - {title} Manage your privacy To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Statistics Marketing Features Always active Always active - Manage options - Manage services - Manage {vendor\_count} vendors - [Read more about these purposes](https://cookiedatabase.org/tcf/purposes/) Accept Deny Manage options Save preferences Manage options - {title} - {title} - {title} Manage consent Manage consent ```json {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre","url":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre","name":"EMC VNXe3200 Launched Along with Project Liberty and EMC D@RE - StorageReview.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/EMC-logo.gif","datePublished":"2014-04-30T04:00:01+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/EMC-logo.gif","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/EMC-logo.gif","width":100,"height":32},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news\/emc-vnxe3200-launched-along-with-project-liberty-and-emc-dre#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/news"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"EMC VNXe3200 Launched Along with Project Liberty and EMC D@RE"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/","name":"StorageReview.com","description":"StorageReview.com is a leading provider of news and reviews throughout the entire IT stack - from the datacenter to the edge, and all points in between.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#organization","name":"StorageReview.com","url":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Storage-Reviews-2-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Storage-Reviews-2-2.png","width":344,"height":61,"caption":"StorageReview.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/storagereview","http:\/\/youtube.com\/user\/storagereview"]}]} ```