Cost effective and reliable access to your information

People need access to information so they can make knowl­ edgeable decisions that lead to growth and increased prof­ itability. Your challenge is making sure that information is always available, when and where it is needed, to fuel the cycle of creative thinking that leads to innovation.

IBM System Storage™ solutions help you more successfully support your business by creating IT environments that:

●Protect information assets and enable data sharing and collaboration across your enterprise in real time

●More easily handle changing business requirements

●Manage information effectively by matching the value of your information to how it is stored and accessed at each point in its life cycle

Only IBM delivers the depth and breadth of intelligent storage solutions and expertise to help you reliably bring information to people in a cost-effective way.

Empower your people to innovate and make more informed business decisions

Innovate faster and help ensure that the information that fuels creative thinking and decision making is available in real time with IBM System Storage solutions.

●Automate and simplify IT operations with revolutionary IBM System Storage solutions—so you can focus on your business and spend less time managing your infrastructure

●Increase your return on people and create an environment for competitive advantage by capitalizing on data sharing and collaboration across the enterprise in real time with IBM System Storage offerings

●Fuel your innovation engine with complete solutions that leverage IBM’s unmatched expertise, strong synergy between servers and storage, award-winning storage soft­ ware and extensive partner network

Get the most value from your information

Protect and fully leverage your information assets by using intelligent management solutions from IBM—solutions that enable your IT staff to implement the most cost-effective stor­ age options based on the value and service level of the infor­ mation at each point in its lifecycle.

●Align your storage investment with the value of your informa­ tion using comprehensive tiered storage, policy-based automation and intelligent information management solutions from IBM

●Confidently protect your strategic information assets and effi­ ciently comply with regulatory and security requirements with the unrivaled breadth of storage solutions from IBM

Make your business more responsive with an information- centric IT environment

Manage and adapt to growing and changing business needs with an IT environment that makes critical information always available—without disruption.

●Keep your business running with continuous access to infor­ mation through industry-leading business continuity solutions from IBM System Storage

●Rapidly adapt to evolving business needs by creating an open, flexible, on demand infrastructure that scales as you grow—without disrupting ongoing operations—using proven IBM System Storage solutions

●Optimize and protect your IT investment with marketplace-leading virtualization capabilities, superior multi- vendor interoperability and cost-effective storage solutions from IBM

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DS4700 Express specifications

The IBM DS4700 Express is a robust, mid-range storage solution designed to help businesses manage and optimize their data effectively. This storage system is part of the IBM DS family, renowned for its reliability, performance, and scalability. Targeted primarily at small to medium-sized enterprises, the DS4700 Express offers a blend of advanced technologies and user-friendly features.

One of the key characteristics of the DS4700 Express is its scalability. It supports a wide range of capacities, allowing businesses to start small and expand their storage infrastructure as their data needs grow. With the ability to support up to 96TB of storage, the system can accommodate various workloads, from simple file storage to complex database environments.

The DS4700 Express is equipped with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity options, ensuring rapid data access and transfer rates. This feature is particularly beneficial for applications that demand low-latency responses, such as virtualized environments and transaction-heavy workloads. The system also supports iSCSI connectivity, providing flexibility for organizations looking to integrate it into their existing infrastructure without needing significant changes.

In terms of data protection and management, the IBM DS4700 Express is packed with advanced features. It includes support for RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, ensuring data redundancy and enhancing reliability. Additionally, it offers snapshot capabilities, enabling organizations to create point-in-time copies of their data for backup and recovery purposes. This feature is crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Performance optimization is another highlight of the DS4700 Express. With intelligent caching features, the system efficiently manages data requests, improving response times and overall throughput. Its ability to manage both SSDs and HDDs through tiered storage means businesses can balance cost and performance based on their specific needs.

The IBM DS4700 Express also offers an intuitive management interface, simplifying the process of configuring and monitoring the storage environment. This user-friendly design makes it accessible even for IT teams without extensive storage experience.

In summary, the IBM DS4700 Express combines scalability, performance, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for small to medium-sized businesses looking to enhance their data storage capabilities. With its advanced technologies and comprehensive features, it stands out as a dependable solution for organizations aiming to manage their growing data needs efficiently.
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