The document discusses the Gen2 Storwize V7000 from IBM, which provides significantly improved performance and scalability over the Gen1 model for server virtualization and data analytics workloads. Testing by the Enterprise Strategy Group found the Gen2 model delivers roughly double the performance of Gen1, with read speeds up to 2.6 times faster and write speeds up to 2.1 times faster. Optimizing IT infrastructure with the higher performing Gen2 Storwize V7000 can help lower organizations' capital and operating costs.

1. Why This Matters
• Performance and scalability
are key challenges, especially
for server virtualization and
data analytics.
• ESG Lab testing validated that
the Gen2 Storwize V7000 has
roughly double the
performance of Gen1.
• Optimizing IT infrastructure
with the Gen2 Storwize V7000
lowers capital and operating
costs.
InstaGraphic: IBM Storwize V7000 Improves Performance
1.8 to 2.6X
faster reads
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IO/Sec MB/Sec IO/Sec MB/Sec
TimesPerformanceImproved
Next-generation Performance Improvements
(Compared to First Generation, Enterprise Tier, Uncompressed)
Reads Writes
Cached Performance Disk Performance
First Generation
1.5 to 2.1X
more writes
This InstaGraphic highlights results from
an ESG Lab report commissioned by:
Source: ESG Lab Validation Report,
Next-generation IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System
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