Implementing IBM FlashSystem 9200, 9100, 7200, and 5100 Systems with IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.3.1

Introduction and system overview

This chapter defines the concept of storage virtualization and provides an overview of its application in addressing the challenges of modern storage environment. It also contains an overview of each of the products that make up the IBM FlashSystem family.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•1.1, “Benefits of using IBM Spectrum Virtualize” on page 2

•1.2, “Storage virtualization terminology” on page 4

•1.3, “Latest changes and enhancements” on page 7

•1.4, “IBM Spectrum Virtualize family” on page 9

•1.5, ...