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IBM DS Storage Manager
– Robust and intuitive storage management – Remote mirroring across FC host ports
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3.5-in 2.5-in
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DS3500 Unique Value
Moderate traffic demands
Virtualization and MS applications Current FC SAN implementations Midrange/enterprise data centers Backup and recovery implementations Heavy traffic demands Virtualization and MS applications
DS3500 Unique Value
Extensive intermix capabilities meet application and energy requirements with the least investment
– Meets performance requirements with fewer drives – Achieved at an affordable price point – Easier than ever to keep up with increasing performance and capacity demands
Full testing and integration with IBM System x, BladeCenter and Power Systems servers – Worry-free compatibility - proven and reliable technology working together
Remote sites / Dept’s
BC/DR and migration
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Announcing…
IBM System Storage™ DS3500 Express
6 Gbps SAS-based storage system
Next generation entry-level storage system featuring 6 Gbps SAS technology, improved performance, concurrent iSCSI/SAS or FC/SAS host connectivity, increased scalability and enhanced features
Customer Presentation February 2010
IBM System Storage™ DS3500 Express
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Your Business Challenges
Virtual Infrastructure Availability Simplicity Restrictive budgets Performance Reliability Security
Increased reliance on consolidated storage Today’s demands – availability 24/7/365 Lack of IT expertise demands simplicity
Demands are increasing, budgets are not
Up to 96 SAS drives
– High performance SAS, nearline SAS, and self-encrypting SAS – EXP3512 (2U 12 3.5-in drives) and EXP3524 (2U 24 2.5-in drive)
Optional turbo performance feature
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Low power consumption Runs cooler
A single DS3524 can save over $1,600 annually in energy expenses
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DS3500 Unique Value
Delivers highly integrated IBM server and storage solutions
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Proven and mature technology
FC
Performance and reliability Investment protection with auto-link speeds
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DS3500 Unique Value
Multi-protocol support provides consolidation flexibility to increase efficiencies and lower cost
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DS3500 Unique Value
Widest range of leading interface options increases flexibility and choice
Benefits Key Environments
Integrated rack solutions Single room data centers Small server / BladeCenter consolidations Virtualization and MS applications Smaller departmental SAN use
– Smooth and quick implementation of servers and storage
• Integrated into IBM Systems Director multi-platform management solution – Flexible financing through IBM Global Financing – Single warranty and support provider!
Benefits
Affordable entry-point with midrange performance, scalability and features Green efficiencies reduce energy expenditures Extensive suite of Microsoft and VMware solutions Ease-of-use built into a powerful and intuitive management software Multi-protocol connectivity support concurrent DAS / SAN Balanced performance ideally-suited for mixed workloads and virtualization Enhanced security features provides relentless data protection
SAS
Affordable shared DAS Simple Great performance
iSCSI
Low-cost storage network Pervasive and well understood Extensive reach
Department and remote sites Tier 2 server consolidation
Designed to meet multiple power efficiency standards Exceptional drive utilization meets performance requirements with fewer drives – Reduces power consumption and heat dissipation Lower overall power consumption / heat dissipation with 2.5-in. drives
Secondary dispersed servers on 1 Gbps iSCSI SAN
Local production servers on 6Gb SAS
Primary dispersed servers on 8 Gbps FC SAN
Blade Center on 6Gb SAS
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6Gbps SAS storage system delivers mid-range performance and scalability attributes at entry-level prices Double the performance and capacity of the DS3000 series
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DS3500 Overview
Three interface options – SAS, FC/SAS, iSCSI/SAS
– Four or eight 6 Gbps SAS host ports – Eight 8 Gbps FC ports and four 6 Gbps SAS host ports – Eight 1 Gbps iSCSI ports and four 6 Gbps SAS host ports