The era of smarter computing is here and is being driven by the need for more data with faster data access. Low-latency application performance in applications such as life sciences, real-time analytics, rich media, seismic processing, weather forecasting, telecommunications and financial markets require high-performance storage architectures.
With the TS7610 ProtecTIER Appliance Express, IBM has enabled enterprise-quality data deduplication for the mid-market. With better reliability and a faster recovery time than tape, the TS7610 provides affordable data backup and recovery for both the mid-market and remote offices. It is significantly better than non-deduplicated disk, storing more data on less disk, while consuming fewer energy, cooling, and space resources. With its simplified GUI, the TS7610 enables an improved management for backup without having to implement radical changes. Learn More: http://ibm.co/PNJ7kr
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) is a turnkey, modular NAS solution that provides scalability, performance, availability and functionality needed for large file-based data workloads. It uses a clustered architecture to consolidate storage into a single globally accessible namespace that can scale to the petabyte level. SONAS supports centralized management of storage resources and implements automated information lifecycle management capabilities to help organizations efficiently manage large and rapidly growing datasets.
The document summarizes the IBM XIV Storage System, which provides high-performance, highly reliable enterprise storage. Key points:
- It uses a distributed, massively parallel architecture to deliver consistent, predictable performance without hotspots or need for manual tuning.
- Features include redundant components, quick rebuilds, self-healing capabilities, and support for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades.
- It offers simple, intuitive management through a graphical interface and mobile app, eliminating most storage administration tasks.
- The system scales linearly through the addition of modules, maintaining performance as capacity increases for both traditional and cloud environments.
This document discusses leveraging solid state drives (SSDs) in tiered storage environments to improve application performance and reduce costs compared to using only hard disk drives (HDDs). It describes how SSDs can deliver substantially better I/O performance than HDDs. Experiments showed significant performance improvements and substantial reduction in the number of drives needed when using SSDs, resulting in reduced costs from smaller footprint, lower energy usage, and less hardware to maintain. The document provides guidance on implementing tiered storage with SSDs and HDDs to optimize performance and costs.
Are your storage requirements growing too fast? Are the costs of managing this growth taking more and more of your IT budget? Would you like to make a better use of existing storage without adding more complexity to the infrastructure? IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller can help solve these problems and get you on the road...
This document discusses using IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Disk to monitor performance of an IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC). It describes a test environment consisting of SVC nodes, Windows and Linux hosts, Brocade switches, a DS4300 storage array, and IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center. The document outlines a scenario where workloads are run on the hosts to stress the backend storage, and IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Disk is used to measure performance and identify bottlenecks. When a bottleneck is detected, virtual disks are migrated to resolve the issue.
Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems accelerate MCAE workflow by speeding data access between processors and stored data through its Hybrid Storage Pool technology. This closes the performance gap between fast processors and slower storage by caching frequently used data on fast SSDs. It also provides shared access to all stored data across the cluster through a common file system. This allows real-time data sharing between computational nodes and easier collaboration.
With the TS7610 ProtecTIER Appliance Express, IBM has enabled enterprise-quality data deduplication for the mid-market. With better reliability and a faster recovery time than tape, the TS7610 provides affordable data backup and recovery for both the mid-market and remote offices. It is significantly better than non-deduplicated disk, storing more data on less disk, while consuming fewer energy, cooling, and space resources. With its simplified GUI, the TS7610 enables an improved management for backup without having to implement radical changes. Learn More: http://ibm.co/PNJ7kr
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) is a turnkey, modular NAS solution that provides scalability, performance, availability and functionality needed for large file-based data workloads. It uses a clustered architecture to consolidate storage into a single globally accessible namespace that can scale to the petabyte level. SONAS supports centralized management of storage resources and implements automated information lifecycle management capabilities to help organizations efficiently manage large and rapidly growing datasets.
The document summarizes the IBM XIV Storage System, which provides high-performance, highly reliable enterprise storage. Key points:
- It uses a distributed, massively parallel architecture to deliver consistent, predictable performance without hotspots or need for manual tuning.
- Features include redundant components, quick rebuilds, self-healing capabilities, and support for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades.
- It offers simple, intuitive management through a graphical interface and mobile app, eliminating most storage administration tasks.
- The system scales linearly through the addition of modules, maintaining performance as capacity increases for both traditional and cloud environments.
This document discusses leveraging solid state drives (SSDs) in tiered storage environments to improve application performance and reduce costs compared to using only hard disk drives (HDDs). It describes how SSDs can deliver substantially better I/O performance than HDDs. Experiments showed significant performance improvements and substantial reduction in the number of drives needed when using SSDs, resulting in reduced costs from smaller footprint, lower energy usage, and less hardware to maintain. The document provides guidance on implementing tiered storage with SSDs and HDDs to optimize performance and costs.
Are your storage requirements growing too fast? Are the costs of managing this growth taking more and more of your IT budget? Would you like to make a better use of existing storage without adding more complexity to the infrastructure? IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller can help solve these problems and get you on the road...
This document discusses using IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Disk to monitor performance of an IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC). It describes a test environment consisting of SVC nodes, Windows and Linux hosts, Brocade switches, a DS4300 storage array, and IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center. The document outlines a scenario where workloads are run on the hosts to stress the backend storage, and IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Disk is used to measure performance and identify bottlenecks. When a bottleneck is detected, virtual disks are migrated to resolve the issue.
Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems accelerate MCAE workflow by speeding data access between processors and stored data through its Hybrid Storage Pool technology. This closes the performance gap between fast processors and slower storage by caching frequently used data on fast SSDs. It also provides shared access to all stored data across the cluster through a common file system. This allows real-time data sharing between computational nodes and easier collaboration.
The IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 is a half-depth server optimized for high density and efficiency in data centers. It features Intel Xeon 5600 series processors, supports up to 128GB of RAM, and can house either 8 2.5" or 12 3.5" hard drives. The shallow depth design reduces cooling needs and costs of operation. It offers flexible configurations for compute, storage, or I/O and is simple to manage individually or as part of an iDataPlex rack.
This document summarizes Intechnology's multi-tier data management services. It offers managed replication for mission-critical tier 1 data, managed backup for critical tier 2 data, and managed archiving for legacy tier 3 data. By automatically matching different types of data to the appropriate storage tier and service, Intechnology helps customers reduce costs, improve data access and retention, and scale storage capacity as needed. The multi-tier approach provides business benefits like lower expenses, improved performance and security, and reduced infrastructure management burdens and carbon footprint.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through reliable systems that can adapt to changing business needs. The new generation of System x servers delivers high performance for demanding applications through innovations like support for large memory capacities and many CPU sockets. They also offer improved manageability and service through dynamic management tools.
Our data services are based on the importance of the data (its category) and not just on its volume. This way we can build cost effective data
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Savings of up to 35% typically achievable against in-house options.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through features that improve reliability like light path diagnostics. The portfolio includes rack, tower, and blade servers for different environments. New additions to the x86 server lineup include the x3620 M3 for value and storage, the extremely dense x3630 M3, and the 4-socket x3755 M3. These servers are designed to improve performance while reducing power costs.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through features that improve reliability and availability. A new generation of System x servers delivers high performance for demanding applications through scalability, virtualization, and management capabilities. These servers are available across different form factors to meet a range of business needs.
1. The document discusses various software-defined storage solutions from vendors like IBM, DataCore, and Nimble that can maximize availability, increase performance, and reduce costs for organizations.
2. It provides an overview of different storage platforms like IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, DataCore VDSA appliances, and Nimble hybrid storage arrays that offer features like virtualization, high availability, flexibility, efficiency, and automation.
3. Recommendations are provided on which solutions are best suited for different use cases and storage requirements.
The document provides an overview of the IBM System x3630 M3 server. Key points:
- It is a 2U dual-socket server that packs significant storage and computing power into a compact and energy-efficient design.
- It supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors with up to 12 cores total, up to 192GB of memory, and large internal storage capacities of up to 28TB using a combination of SAS and SATA drives.
- It offers high performance and availability features like redundant power supplies and fans, hot-swap drives, hardware RAID, and extensive systems management capabilities through the Integrated Management Module.
This Redbook talks about the product specification of IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4. The NeXtScale nx360 M4 server provides a dense, flexible solution with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The half-wide, dual-socket NeXtScale nx360 M4 server is designed for data centers that require high performance but are constrained by floor space. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210745680/IBM-NeXtScale-nx360-M4
New high-density storage server - IBM System x3650 M4 HDCliff Kinard
IBM System x3650 M4 HD
Flexibility, simplicity and scale for today's workloads.
The ultimate high density storage server, designed for data-intensive analytics and business critical workloads. Optimal blend of performance, uptime, and dense storage.
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This document provides an overview of the IBM System x3650 M3, a dual-socket 2U rack server. Key features include Intel Xeon 5600 series processors with up to 12 cores, support for up to 192GB RAM, up to 16 hot-swap hard drives or solid state drives for storage, 4 PCIe slots, and integrated Gigabit Ethernet. The server offers high availability through features like redundant power supplies and fans, hot-swap components, RAID, and IPMI 2.0 support. It also has tools for easy management and diagnostics locally or remotely. The x3650 M3 is suitable for applications requiring highly available and energy efficient rack servers.
This document discusses how CommVault Simpana data protection software and Red Hat Storage scale-out software-defined storage work together to provide an improved architecture for data backup, protection, and archival. By running the CommVault Media Agent directly on the Red Hat Storage servers, the combined solution consolidates the storage tier and eliminates network latency, providing significantly faster backup and restore performance compared to traditional NAS solutions.
Unique hybrid design integrates Mainframe, POWER7®andIBM System x®technologies in a single unified, centrallymanaged system.●Designed and right-sized as an entry level mainframe serverand on-ramp for any growing business looking to exploitmainframe technologies, now starting under $75K USD2●Industry-leading virtualization, security, resiliency, and connec-tivity technologies cost-effectively packaged as a midrangeenterprise solution●Up to 18 percent performance improvement per core and upto 12 percent more capacity within the same energy footprintas the z10 BC●Consolidate an average of 30 distributed servers or more on asingle core, or an average of 300 in a single footprint, deliver-ing a virtual Linux server for under $1.45 day
The IBMSystem Storage®TS7680 ProtecTIER®Deduplication Gateway for System z®combines a virtual tape library solution, with IBM’s unique and patented Hyper Factor®deduplication technology and integrated native replication technology to provide users an optimum solution
The IBM System Storage DCS9900 Storage System is designed for applications with high-performance streaming data requirements. It provides up to 5.9 GBps of sequential read and write performance along with dense storage capacity of up to 1.2 PB in a single rack or 2.4 PB across two racks. The DCS9900 supports high availability through features like RAID 6, redundant components, and the ability to withstand dual disk or enclosure failures without performance impacts.
The document provides information about the IBM System Storage DS3500 Express, which combines performance with scalability and efficiency for affordable storage. Key features include support for 6Gbps SAS drives and interfaces, scalability up to 576TB with 192 drives, energy efficient designs, simplified storage management software, and support for various applications and workloads.
IBM System Storage® DS3500 Express® combines best-of-breed development with leading 6 Gbps host interface and drive technology. With its simple, efficient and flexible approach to storage, the DS3500 Express is a cost-effective, fully integrated complement to IBM System x® servers, IBM BladeCenter® and IBM Power Systems™...
HP: HP 3PAR - Storage zrodený pre virtualizované prostredieASBIS SK
This document discusses HP 3PAR Utility Storage. It notes that 3PAR offers efficiencies of consolidation while maximizing flexibility, can be integrated with best-of-breed infrastructure, and offers SLA resiliency beyond just storage HA. It also notes that 3PAR is optimized for specific requirements of virtualized computing like increasing consolidation and simplifying administration. The document provides details on how 3PAR uses thin provisioning, thin conversion, and thin reclamation technologies to reduce storage costs and capacity requirements.
The document discusses testing done by IBM to evaluate the performance improvements provided by the IBM MAX5 memory expansion technology. The testing showed that by adding 512GB of memory via a MAX5 unit, increasing total memory to 1TB, the following benefits were achieved:
- Response time for business intelligence reports was 1.5-2.8 times faster.
- The cost of producing business intelligence reports could be decreased by 31%-64% over 3 years.
- The throughput of web-facing applications was 2.4-4.9 times greater.
- Read/write response time was decreased by 60%-80%.
MT25 Server technology trends, workload impacts, and the Dell Point of ViewDell EMC World
As you modernize your data center and become future ready, your server requirements are changing. With innovations such as software-defined storage and networking, your compute platform is now more important than ever. Discover how the highly innovative Dell EMC PowerEdge portfolio is designed to meet the challenges of your future ready data center and how selecting the right compute platform can better enable you to deliver more efficient, secure and manageable IT for your business.
The IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 is a half-depth server optimized for high density and efficiency in data centers. It features Intel Xeon 5600 series processors, supports up to 128GB of RAM, and can house either 8 2.5" or 12 3.5" hard drives. The shallow depth design reduces cooling needs and costs of operation. It offers flexible configurations for compute, storage, or I/O and is simple to manage individually or as part of an iDataPlex rack.
This document summarizes Intechnology's multi-tier data management services. It offers managed replication for mission-critical tier 1 data, managed backup for critical tier 2 data, and managed archiving for legacy tier 3 data. By automatically matching different types of data to the appropriate storage tier and service, Intechnology helps customers reduce costs, improve data access and retention, and scale storage capacity as needed. The multi-tier approach provides business benefits like lower expenses, improved performance and security, and reduced infrastructure management burdens and carbon footprint.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through reliable systems that can adapt to changing business needs. The new generation of System x servers delivers high performance for demanding applications through innovations like support for large memory capacities and many CPU sockets. They also offer improved manageability and service through dynamic management tools.
Our data services are based on the importance of the data (its category) and not just on its volume. This way we can build cost effective data
management
solutions with you.
Savings of up to 35% typically achievable against in-house options.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through features that improve reliability like light path diagnostics. The portfolio includes rack, tower, and blade servers for different environments. New additions to the x86 server lineup include the x3620 M3 for value and storage, the extremely dense x3630 M3, and the 4-socket x3755 M3. These servers are designed to improve performance while reducing power costs.
IBM System x servers help organizations reduce costs through higher energy efficiency and increased utilization. They also help manage risk through features that improve reliability and availability. A new generation of System x servers delivers high performance for demanding applications through scalability, virtualization, and management capabilities. These servers are available across different form factors to meet a range of business needs.
1. The document discusses various software-defined storage solutions from vendors like IBM, DataCore, and Nimble that can maximize availability, increase performance, and reduce costs for organizations.
2. It provides an overview of different storage platforms like IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, DataCore VDSA appliances, and Nimble hybrid storage arrays that offer features like virtualization, high availability, flexibility, efficiency, and automation.
3. Recommendations are provided on which solutions are best suited for different use cases and storage requirements.
The document provides an overview of the IBM System x3630 M3 server. Key points:
- It is a 2U dual-socket server that packs significant storage and computing power into a compact and energy-efficient design.
- It supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors with up to 12 cores total, up to 192GB of memory, and large internal storage capacities of up to 28TB using a combination of SAS and SATA drives.
- It offers high performance and availability features like redundant power supplies and fans, hot-swap drives, hardware RAID, and extensive systems management capabilities through the Integrated Management Module.
This Redbook talks about the product specification of IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4. The NeXtScale nx360 M4 server provides a dense, flexible solution with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The half-wide, dual-socket NeXtScale nx360 M4 server is designed for data centers that require high performance but are constrained by floor space. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210745680/IBM-NeXtScale-nx360-M4
New high-density storage server - IBM System x3650 M4 HDCliff Kinard
IBM System x3650 M4 HD
Flexibility, simplicity and scale for today's workloads.
The ultimate high density storage server, designed for data-intensive analytics and business critical workloads. Optimal blend of performance, uptime, and dense storage.
Watch our North America webcast replay here:
http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=670225&s=1&k=FC5CD17AB42385B40BCED29B8B61E2E8&partnerref=IBM09
This document provides an overview of the IBM System x3650 M3, a dual-socket 2U rack server. Key features include Intel Xeon 5600 series processors with up to 12 cores, support for up to 192GB RAM, up to 16 hot-swap hard drives or solid state drives for storage, 4 PCIe slots, and integrated Gigabit Ethernet. The server offers high availability through features like redundant power supplies and fans, hot-swap components, RAID, and IPMI 2.0 support. It also has tools for easy management and diagnostics locally or remotely. The x3650 M3 is suitable for applications requiring highly available and energy efficient rack servers.
This document discusses how CommVault Simpana data protection software and Red Hat Storage scale-out software-defined storage work together to provide an improved architecture for data backup, protection, and archival. By running the CommVault Media Agent directly on the Red Hat Storage servers, the combined solution consolidates the storage tier and eliminates network latency, providing significantly faster backup and restore performance compared to traditional NAS solutions.
Unique hybrid design integrates Mainframe, POWER7®andIBM System x®technologies in a single unified, centrallymanaged system.●Designed and right-sized as an entry level mainframe serverand on-ramp for any growing business looking to exploitmainframe technologies, now starting under $75K USD2●Industry-leading virtualization, security, resiliency, and connec-tivity technologies cost-effectively packaged as a midrangeenterprise solution●Up to 18 percent performance improvement per core and upto 12 percent more capacity within the same energy footprintas the z10 BC●Consolidate an average of 30 distributed servers or more on asingle core, or an average of 300 in a single footprint, deliver-ing a virtual Linux server for under $1.45 day
The IBMSystem Storage®TS7680 ProtecTIER®Deduplication Gateway for System z®combines a virtual tape library solution, with IBM’s unique and patented Hyper Factor®deduplication technology and integrated native replication technology to provide users an optimum solution
The IBM System Storage DCS9900 Storage System is designed for applications with high-performance streaming data requirements. It provides up to 5.9 GBps of sequential read and write performance along with dense storage capacity of up to 1.2 PB in a single rack or 2.4 PB across two racks. The DCS9900 supports high availability through features like RAID 6, redundant components, and the ability to withstand dual disk or enclosure failures without performance impacts.
The document provides information about the IBM System Storage DS3500 Express, which combines performance with scalability and efficiency for affordable storage. Key features include support for 6Gbps SAS drives and interfaces, scalability up to 576TB with 192 drives, energy efficient designs, simplified storage management software, and support for various applications and workloads.
IBM System Storage® DS3500 Express® combines best-of-breed development with leading 6 Gbps host interface and drive technology. With its simple, efficient and flexible approach to storage, the DS3500 Express is a cost-effective, fully integrated complement to IBM System x® servers, IBM BladeCenter® and IBM Power Systems™...
HP: HP 3PAR - Storage zrodený pre virtualizované prostredieASBIS SK
This document discusses HP 3PAR Utility Storage. It notes that 3PAR offers efficiencies of consolidation while maximizing flexibility, can be integrated with best-of-breed infrastructure, and offers SLA resiliency beyond just storage HA. It also notes that 3PAR is optimized for specific requirements of virtualized computing like increasing consolidation and simplifying administration. The document provides details on how 3PAR uses thin provisioning, thin conversion, and thin reclamation technologies to reduce storage costs and capacity requirements.
The document discusses testing done by IBM to evaluate the performance improvements provided by the IBM MAX5 memory expansion technology. The testing showed that by adding 512GB of memory via a MAX5 unit, increasing total memory to 1TB, the following benefits were achieved:
- Response time for business intelligence reports was 1.5-2.8 times faster.
- The cost of producing business intelligence reports could be decreased by 31%-64% over 3 years.
- The throughput of web-facing applications was 2.4-4.9 times greater.
- Read/write response time was decreased by 60%-80%.
MT25 Server technology trends, workload impacts, and the Dell Point of ViewDell EMC World
As you modernize your data center and become future ready, your server requirements are changing. With innovations such as software-defined storage and networking, your compute platform is now more important than ever. Discover how the highly innovative Dell EMC PowerEdge portfolio is designed to meet the challenges of your future ready data center and how selecting the right compute platform can better enable you to deliver more efficient, secure and manageable IT for your business.
The document discusses Software-Defined Storage (SDS), which virtualizes storage such that users can access and control it through a software interface independent of the physical storage devices. SDS has advantages over traditional network storage systems like SAN and NAS in that it has lower costs, greater flexibility and agility, better resource utilization, and higher storage capacity. It divides storage functionality into a control plane that manages virtualized resources through policies, and a data plane that processes and stores data.
The document summarizes the IBM System x3620 M3, a cost-effective 2U storage server with several innovations. It offers dual-socket Intel Xeon processors, supports up to 12 DIMMs and 192GB of memory, and can house up to 8 hot-swap hard drives or 4 simple-swap drives. The dense form factor allows installing up to 21 servers in a single 42U rack. It includes remote management capabilities and various reliability features to keep costs down and systems available.
This document discusses HP's converged infrastructure (CI) storage solutions. It summarizes how CI helps address storage challenges through optimized performance, reduced complexity, maximized utilization, and reduced power footprint. It then discusses how HP's virtual resource pools require a virtualized storage infrastructure to transform information economics. Finally, it provides details on HP StorageWorks virtualization solutions and the benefits of the HP LeftHand P4000 storage solution.
Bringing Structure, Scalability, and Services to Cloud-Scale StorageMapR Technologies
Deploying storage with a forklift is so 1990s, right? Today’s applications and infrastructure demand systems and services that scale. Customers require performance and capacity to fit the use case and workloads, not the other way around. Architects need multi-temperature, multi-location, highly available, and compliance friendly platforms that grow with the generational shift in data growth and utility.
The IBM DS5000 series storage system is a 7th generation storage system designed to provide industry-leading performance, reliability, scalability, and longevity to meet demanding open systems requirements. It uses a modular design that allows mixing different drive types and expanding capacity up to 960TB. The DS5000 offers centralized management and data protection features to ensure high availability and protect against data loss.
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is the only 3-D scaling storage platform designed for all data types. It is the only storage architecture that flexibly adapts for performance and capacity, and virtualizes multivendor storage. With the unique management capabilities of Hitachi Command Suite software, it transforms the data center.
In this presentation, we will discuss in details about challenges in managing the IT infrastructure with a focus on server sizing, storage capacity planning and internet connectivity. We will also discuss about how to set up security architecture and disaster recovery plan.
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This document provides an overview of software-defined storage (SDS) concepts and discusses several SDS solutions from major vendors. It defines SDS and explains how adding a control layer allows for visibility, communication, and allocation of storage resources. Benefits highlighted include efficiency, automation, flexibility, scalability, reliability and cost savings. Specific SDS products are then profiled from vendors such as EMC, HP, IBM, NetApp, VMware, Coraid, DataCore, Dell, Hitachi, Pivot3, and RedHat.
The document discusses growing data and performance pressures in high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. It summarizes several customer use cases and how they are addressing these pressures through solutions like DDN's EXAScaler parallel file system, which provides comprehensive flash management, security, data protection, user and workload monitoring, and hybrid storage capabilities to support the increasing demands of HPC and AI workloads.
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This document discusses IBM's strategy and portfolio for technical computing solutions. It highlights key trends driving IBM's focus on converged compute and big data infrastructure, dynamic HPC clouds, and integrated solutions. The document then summarizes IBM's technical computing portfolio, including PureSystems, Power Systems, System x, Blue Gene, Platform HPC software, and storage solutions. It provides details on IBM's System x GPFS Storage Server, a high capacity, high performance storage solution built on System x hardware and GPFS software.
This document discusses the benefits of software defined storage (SDS) in addressing challenges posed by changing business needs, data growth, and complexity. It introduces IBM's Spectrum Storage family which provides a comprehensive set of SDS offerings that can be deployed flexibly on cloud, as an appliance, or software. The solutions aim to securely "unbox" data from hardware constraints and optimize storage costs through analytics-driven management and automatic data placement across systems. Case studies show customers transforming their storage and reducing costs with IBM Spectrum Storage.
This IBM Redpaper provides a brief overview of OpenStack and a basic familiarity of its usage with the IBM XIV Storage System Gen3. The illustration scenario that is presented uses the OpenStack Folsom release implementation IaaS with Ubuntu Linux servers and the IBM Storage Driver for OpenStack. For more information on IBM Storage Systems, visit http://ibm.co/LIg7gk.
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Learn how all flash needs end to end Storage efficiency. For more information on IBM FlashSystem, visit http://ibm.co/10KodHl.
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Learn about vSphere Storage API for Array Integration on the IBM Storwize family. IBM Storwize V7000 Unified combines the block storage capabilities of Storwize V7000 with file storage capabilities into a single system for greater ease of management and efficiency. For more information on IBM Storage Systems, visit http://ibm.co/LIg7gk.
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Learn about IBM FlashSystem 840 and its complete product specification in this Redbook. FlashSystem 840 provides scalable performance for the most demanding enterprise class applications. IBM FlashSystem 840 accelerates response times with IBM MicroLatency to enable faster decision making. For more information on IBM FlashSystem, visit http://ibm.co/10KodHl.
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Learn about the IBM System x3250 M5,.The x3250 M5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment, energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210746104/IBM-System-x3250-M5
The IBM System x3650 M4 HD is a (1) 2-socket 2U rack-optimized server that supports up to 32 internal drives and features an innovative design for optimal performance, uptime, and dense storage. It offers (2) excellent reliability, availability, and serviceability for improved business environments. The server is (3) designed for easy deployment, integration, service, and management.
Here are the product specification for IBM System x3300 M4. This product can be managed remotely.The x3300 M4 server contains IBM IMM2, which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. The IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4. IBM System x iDataPlex is an innovative data center solution that maximizes performance and optimizes energy and space efficiency. The iDataPlex solution provides customers with outstanding energy and cooling efficiency, multi-rack level manageability, complete flexibility in configuration, and minimal deployment effort. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210744055/IBM-System-x-iDataPlex-dx360-M4
The IBM System x3500 M4 server provides powerful and scalable performance for business applications in an energy efficient tower or rack design. It features the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 or E5-2600 processors with up to 24 cores, 768GB RAM, 32 hard drives, and 8 PCIe slots. Comprehensive systems management tools and redundant components help ensure high availability, while its small footprint and 80 Plus Platinum power supplies reduce data center costs.
Learn about system specification for IBM System x3550 M4. The x3550 M4 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs. Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to 12-core processors, up to 30 MB of L3 cache, and up to two 8 GT/s QPI interconnect links. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
Learn about IBM System x3650 M4. The x3650 M4 is an outstanding 2U two-socket business-critical server, offering improved performance and pay-as-you grow flexibility along with new features that improve server management capability. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210741926/IBM-System-x3650-M4
Learn about the product specification of IBM System x3500 M3. System x3500 M3 has an energy-efficient design which works in conjunction with the IMM to govern fan rotation based on the readings that it delivers. This saves money under normal conditions because the fans do not have to spin at high speed. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/210741626/IBM-System-x3500-M3
Learn about IBM System x3400 M3. The x3400 M3 offers numerous features to boost performance and reduce costs, x3400 M3 has the ability to grow with your application requirements with these features. Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3400 M3. For more information on System x, visit http://ibm.co/Q7m3iQ.
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Learn about IBM System 3250 M3 which is a single-socket server that offers new levels of performance and flexibility
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This reference architecture document describes deploying the VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite on the IBM PureFlex System hardware platform. Key points:
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
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Overview
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Key Topics Covered
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IBM System Storage DCS3700
1. IBM Systems and Technology IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
IBM System Storage
DCS3700
Maximize performance, scalability and storage density
at an affordable price
The era of smarter computing is here and is being driven by the need
Highlights for more data with faster data access. Low-latency application perfor-
mance in applications such as life sciences, real-time analytics, rich media,
Provide 6 gigabits per second (Gbps)
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seismic processing, weather forecasting, telecommunications and financial
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) high-density
storage system that delivers scalable
markets require high-performance storage architectures. In addition,
capacity at an affordable price point organizations are often looking for a better way to improve operational
efficiency while maintaining the same data center footprint, quality of
Support high-performance streaming
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applications that have rigorous bandwidth service and high availability.
requirements, such as rich media, finan-
cial markets, telecommunications and The IBM System Storage® DCS3700 meets an organization’s need for
weather modeling
more capacity within their given space constraints. Designed for applica-
Help optimize the flow and management
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tions with high-performance streaming data requirements, the DCS3700
of large, file-based data while retaining offers optimal space utilization, low power consumption and high perfor-
ease-of-data access
mance. Organizations can now have a storage solution to maximize stor-
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Enable intermixing of solid state drives age density, reduce operational expenditures and ensure high productivity.
(SSDs), high-performance SAS drives and
nearline SAS drives
IBM has combined highly available, dense storage capabilities and the
proven System Storage disk controllers in the DCS3700. With up to
60 SAS drives in just 4U of rack space, it can reduce operational costs for
capacity-intensive applications. With up to 4,000 megabytes per second
(MBps) in sustained drive reads, the DCS3700 storage system is equally
adept at delivering throughput to bandwidth-intensive applications and
input and output per second (IOPS) to databases, Microsoft Exchange
2. IBM Systems and Technology IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
and other applications. With its simple, efficient and flexible
approach to storage, the DCS3700 is a cost-effective, fully
integrated complement to IBM System x® servers,
IBM BladeCenter® and IBM Power Systems™.
Delivers unrelenting performance
Delivering unrelenting throughput and IOPS, the DCS3700
storage system supports the IBM tradition of balanced and
sustainable performance. With up to 4,000 MBps in sustained
drive reads, the DCS3700 storage system is equally adept at
delivering throughput to bandwidth-intensive applications
and IOPS to databases and Microsoft Exchange. The
DCS3700 storage system now supports low-power and
fast-performing SSDs.
Offers green efficiency for today and
Enables uptime all the time tomorrow
The DCS3700 storage system ensures not only high-speed As energy costs continue to rise, so does the demand to reduce
data access, but continuous access to the data as well. It carries power consumption. The DCS3700 storage system was devel-
on the IBM legacy of high-availability system design with oped with green requirements in mind. It offers power supplies
redundant components, automated path failover and extensive designed to meet multiple efficiency standards and variable
online administration capabilities that maximize computational speed fans to help lower overall energy expenditures. In addi-
efficiency and productivity, ensuring no single point of failure tion, with 60 drives housed in just 4U of rack space, the
exists. This design helps keep these environments universally DCS3700 storage system has been optimized for maximum
productive. storage density, reducing its overall storage footprint. SSDs
with low-power usage, high-reliability and high performance
Scales to meet high capacity demand further help to improve the efficiency of the system.
Today’s storage demands call not only for performance and
uptime, but solutions must also keep up with continuous Delivers intuitive storage management
growth and meet the most demanding capacity requirements. that doesn’t sacrifice control
The DCS3700 storage system can support an additional two DS Storage Manager software has the perfect combination
DCS3700 Expansion Units for a total of 180 3.5-inch drives of robustness and ease-of-use—two attributes not commonly
in just a 12U rack space. With support for 3 terabytes (TB) found together in entry-priced storage. The DS Storage
capacity-optimized nearline SAS drives, the DCS3700 storage Manager’s graphical user interface is ideally suited for full-time
system can start small and grow up to 540 TB when storage storage administrators who want complete control over their
requirements call for additional scalability. storage configuration, and part-time system administrators who
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3. IBM Systems and Technology IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
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Remote Volume Mirroring, supported across Fibre Channel
host ports, provides storage-based data replication from
The DCS3700 helps to reduce operational one system to another to ensure data protection. And with
costs as your storage requirements grow. features such as multiple mirroring modes, dynamic mode
With up to 60 SAS drives in just 4U of switching, suspend/resume, secondary volume access and
rack space, improving storage density for cross-mirroring, maximum protection and utilization are
ensured.
capacity-intensive applications has never ●● ●
Thin provisioning helps to create the appearance of more
been easier. space disk than is actually available, which helps to consume
less space. It offers the flexibility to increase space as data
grows.
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Data protection capabilities simplify provisioning, improve
need an intuitive interface that helps them ensure optimal rebuild times and provide more consistent performance
storage utilization. And with its industry-unique dynamic under failure via selectable disk pooling behind a DCS3700
capabilities, administrators can support on-the-fly reconfigura- storage system.
tions without interrupting storage system I/O.
Supports distributed, enterprise-wide and
Includes VMware and heterogeneous file-based storage
OS support When combined with the IBM General Parallel File System
The DCS3700 storage system offers the scalability, availability (GPFS™), the DCS3700 becomes a holistic, policy-driven,
and integration necessary to power VMware implementations shared-disk file management solution that can provide faster,
of all sizes. The heterogeneous OS support provides flexibility more reliable access to a common set of file-based data. GPFS
to manage a wide range of storage needs. It also includes is designed for advanced business analytics, “big data” or tech-
support for VMware vSphere Storage application program nical computing applications that require application access to
interfaces for Array Integration. very large data files or very large numbers of data files. It’s the
ideal companion for the DCS3700 storage system.
The DS Storage Manager software has fully integrated replica-
tion features that allow administrators to choose the method
Why IBM?
that best meets their data utilization and protection
IBM is committed to helping you achieve measurable business
requirements:
value with the right combination of storage products to meet
your needs. A market leader in the storage industry, IBM offers
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IBM Enhanced FlashCopy® creates near-instantaneous,
innovative technology, open standards, excellent performance
capacity-efficient, point-in-time volume images which
and a broad portfolio of storage-proven software, hardware and
provide logical volume for such uses as file restoration
solutions offerings. Technology and services from IBM help
and backup.
provide an infrastructure for securely managing information,
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Volume Copy creates a complete physical copy—or clone—
and can open the door to new insights and innovation for your
of a volume within a storage system. This unique entity can
business.
be assigned to any host and used for application testing or
development, information analysis or data mining.
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4. IBM Systems and Technology IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
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Our prices and financing options
Our quality, reliability and dependability
The IBM legacy in enterprise storage
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systems, with next-generation 6 Gbps SAS There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution for your storage envi-
drive technology, delivers best-of-breed ronment. The performance and availability of your storage
technology, reliability and capacity in a very environment can either enhance or hamper your business pro-
cesses. That’s where IBM comes in. As a market leader in the
dense form factor, addressing the needs of storage industry, we can help you handle the challenges that
streaming data, low latency analytics and your network or company, as a whole, encounters.
extreme capacity.
What is the IBM advantage? You get some of the best storage
products, technologies, services and solutions in the industry
without the complexity of dealing with different hardware and
Before you make your next storage investment, we ask you to software vendors, as well as system integrators.
compare:
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The breadth of our storage software, hardware and solutions
offerings
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Our IT services and support offerings
IBM System Storage DCS3700 at a glance
Models DCS3700 Storage System and DCS3700 Expansion Unit
RAID controller Dual-active, intelligent controllers
Cache per controller 4 gigabyte (GB) cache (2 GB per controller) with field or plant upgrades to 8 GB (4 GB per controller)
Host interface ●● ●
Two 6 Gbps SAS host ports per controller standard with the option to add a daughter card with additional
connectivity
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Four 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports per card (includes eight 8 gigabits (Gb) shortwave small form-factor pluggable
transceivers)
Drive interface One 6 Gbps SAS drive interface
Supported drives 6 Gbps SAS 3.5-inch drives:
2 TB 7.2k rpm Nearline (NL)
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3 TB 7.2k rpm NL
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6 Gbps SAS 2.5-inch drives:
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300 GB 15k rpm
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Solid state SAS 2.5-inch drives:
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200 GB SSD
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400 GB SSD
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5. IBM Systems and Technology IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
IBM System Storage DCS3700 at a glance
RAID levels RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10
Storage partitions Eight partitions standard with upgrade options (16, 32, 64 and 128)
Maximum drives supported Up to 180 drives per system with the attachment of two DCS3700 Expansion Units (60 drives per enclosure)
20 drives minimum drive quantity per enclosure*
Fans and power supplies Two each per enclosure
Rack support Slim 4U, 19-inch rack mount enclosure
Management software DS Storage Manager
Warranty One-year warranty. On-site service 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average and same-day response
Size Fits in a standard 1,000 mm cabinet (32-inch maximum depth)
Environment Operating temperature range: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Heat output 4,030 BTUs per hour
Supported systems IBM System x servers, BladeCenter and Power Systems
Operating systems supported: Apple Macintosh, Solaris (W-SAS Single Drive), Linux, IBM AIX®, Microsoft Windows
Features Benefits
Supports up to sixty 3.5-inch Achieves great capacity per rack and density per floor tile with support for up to 45 TB per U
nearline SAS drives in just 4U
Unrelenting performance Meets the demands of high-performance computing and streaming media environments
Front-load, 12-drive draw- Offers superior serviceability and easy installation or replacement of individual drives
ers which can be extended
while drives remain active
Supports up to 180 drives Meets the most demanding data growth requirements
with two additional
DCS3700 Expansion Units
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6. For more information
To learn more about the IBM System Storage DCS3700,
please contact your IBM representative or IBM Business
Partner, or visit the following website:
ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/dcs3700
To learn more about GPFS, the robust clustered file manage-
ment solution from IBM, visit the following website:
ibm.com/systems/software/gpfs
Additionally, IBM Global Financing can help you acquire
the IT solutions that your business needs in the most cost-
effective and strategic way possible. We’ll partner with credit-
qualified clients to customize an IT financing solution to suit
your business goals, enable effective cash management, and
improve your total cost of ownership. IBM Global Financing
is your smartest choice to fund critical IT investments and
propel your business forward. For more information, visit:
ibm.com/financing
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