Specifications

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2.11.5 IBM System Storage
The IBM System Storage Disk Systems products and offerings provide compelling storage
solutions with superior value for all levels of business, from entry-level up to high-end
storage systems.
IBM System Storage N series
The IBM System Storage N series is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution and
provides the latest technology to customers to help them improve performance, virtualization
manageability, and system efficiency at a reduced total cost of ownership. For more
information about the IBM System Storage N series hardware and software, see:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/network
IBM System Storage DS3000 family
The IBM System Storage DS3000 is an entry-level storage system designed to meet the
availability and consolidation needs for a wide range of users. New features, including larger
capacity 450 GB SAS drives, increased data protection features such as RAID 6, and more
FlashCopies per volume, provide a reliable virtualization platform. For more information about
the DS3000 family, see:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds3000/index.html
IBM System Storage DS5000
New DS5000 enhancements help reduce cost by introducing SSD drives. Also with the new
EXP5060 expansion unit supporting 60 1 TB SATA drives in a 4U package, customers can
see up to a one-third reduction in floor space over standard enclosures. With the addition of
1 Gbps iSCSI host attach, customers can reduce cost for their less demanding applications
while continuing to provide high performance where necessary, utilizing the 8 Gbps FC host
ports. With the DS5000 family, you get consistent performance from a smarter design that
simplifies your infrastructure, improves your TCO, and reduces your cost. For more
information about the DS5000 family, see:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds5000/index.html
IBM Storwize V7000 Midrange Disk System
IBM Storwize® V7000 is a virtualized storage system to complement virtualized server
environments that provides unmatched performance, availability, advanced functions, and
highly scalable capacity never seen before in midrange disk systems. Storwize V7000 is a
powerful midrange disk system that has been designed to be easy to use and enable rapid
deployment without additional resources. Storwize V7000 is virtual storage that offers greater
efficiency and flexibility through built-in solid state drive (SSD) optimization and thin
provisioning technologies. Storwize V7000 advanced functions also enable non-disruptive
migration of data from existing storage, simplifying implementation and minimizing disruption
to users. Storwize V7000 also enables you to virtualize and reuse existing disk systems,
Note: A new IBM 7031 TotalStorage EXP24 Ultra320 SCSI Expandable Storage Disk
Enclosure cannot be ordered for the Power 720 and Power 740, and thus only existing
7031-D24 drawers or 7031-T24 towers can be moved to the Power 720 and 740 servers.
AIX and Linux partitions are supported along with the usage of a IBM 7031 TotalStorage
EXP24 Ultra320 SCSI Expandable Storage Disk Enclosure.