Disk Storage Systems (continued)

Operating Systems and Copy Services Platform Coverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESS 800

 

 

DS4800

DS6800

DS8100 Turbo

DS8300 Turbo

 

 

RwW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows NT

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

 

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

 

 

 

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 2000

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

Windows Server 2003

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

NetWare

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

Linux1

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

 

Global Mirror

 

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

AIX

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

VMware

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

Dynix

 

 

 

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HP-UX

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

Solaris

 

FlashCopy, VolumeCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Copy and

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

IRIX

 

*

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tru64 UNIX

 

*

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OpenVMS

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

 

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

z/OS, OS/390, TPF

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy,

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

 

as target for z/OS Global Mirror

Copy, z/OS Global Mirror, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, z/OS Global Mirror, Metro/Global Mirror

 

Global Mirror (RPQ), z/OS Global Mirror (XRC)

 

 

 

 

i5/OS

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy, Metro/

 

 

Copy, Metro/Global Copy

Copy, Metro/Global Copy

 

 

Global Mirror (RPQ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Macintosh OSX

 

 

FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global Copy

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Global

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

Copy, Metro/Global Mirror

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Request via RPQ process

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

1:

Linux distribution support varies per product. Refer to product-specific information for current support. This chart reflects IBM’s current intentions. Changes may

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

occur without notice. Consult the appropriate Web pages for support details.

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IBM DS4700 Express manual Aix, Hp-Ux, Irix
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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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