Implementing the IBM FlashSystem 5010 and FlashSystem 5030 with IBM Spectrum Virtualize V8.3.1

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Introduction and systems 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 comprise the IBM Storwize V5000E and IBM FlashSystems 5000 families.

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 ...

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