IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System Products and Technology

276 IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System Products and Technology

򐂰 Detailed Level

– Data Management

– Storwize V7000 Storage User GUI

򐂰 Upgrade Level

– Datacenter Productivity

– TPC Storage Productivity Center

IBM Storwize V7000 provides a number of configuration options that simplify the

implementation process. It also provides automated wizards, called directed maintenance

procedures (DMP), to assist in resolving any events. IBM Storwize V7000 is a clustered,

scalable, and midrange storage system, as well as an external virtualization device.

IBM Storwize V7000 Unified is the latest release of the product family. This virtualized storage

system is designed to consolidate block and file workloads into a single storage system. This

consolidation provides simplicity of management, reduced cost, highly scalable capacity,

performance, and high availability. IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Storage also offers improved

efficiency and flexibility through built-in solid-state drive (SSD) optimization, thin provisioning,

and nondisruptive migration of data from existing storage. The system can virtualize and

reuse existing disk systems, providing a greater potential return on investment.

For more information about IBM Storwize V7000, see:

http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/storwize_v7000/overview.html

Statements of direction

IBM intends to further enhance the integration of server, storage, and networking with the

introduction of an IBM Flex System storage node. This new storage system will share the

software functional richness of IBM Storwize V7000, including IBM System Storage Easy Tier

for automated SSD optimization. It will also be physically and logically integrated into IBM

PureFlex System.

The Flex System storage node is being designed to build on the industry-leading storage

virtualization and efficiency capabilities of IBM Storwize V7000. It is intended to have these

advantages:

򐂰 Simplify and speed up deployment

򐂰 Provide greater integration of server and storage management

򐂰 Automate and streamline provisioning

򐂰 Greater responsiveness to business needs

򐂰 Lower overall cost

IBM statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal

without notice at the sole discretion of IBM. Information regarding potential future products is

intended to outline the general product direction. Do not rely on it in making a purchasing

decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment,

promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about

potential future products cannot be incorporated into any contract. The development, release,

and timing of any future features or functionality described for IBM products remains at the

sole discretion of IBM.

7.1.2 IBM XIV Storage System series

The IBM XIV Storage System is a proven, high-end disk storage series designed to address

storage challenges across the application spectrum. It addresses challenges in virtualization,

email, database, analytics, and data protection solutions. The XIV series delivers consistent