Data Archiving & Retention Systems/System Storage Software

IBM System Storage DR550/Disk Storage Virtualization

 

DR550

 

DR550

Product

IBM System Storage DR550

 

IBM System Storage DR550

Machine/model

2233 DR1

 

2233 DR2

Platform

All IBM systems platforms and other vendor platforms

 

All IBM systems platforms and other vendor platforms

support

 

 

 

Host

2 port Gigabit Copper or Fibre Ethernet (upgrades

 

2 port Gigabit Copper or Fibre Ethernet (upgrades

connectivity

available)

 

available)

Software

IBM System Storage Archive Manager (SSAM)

 

IBM System Storage Archive Manager (SSAM)

Archiving appli-

SSAM application programming interface (API) v5.5.0 or

 

SSAM application programming interface (API) v5.5.0 or

cation interface

DR550 File System Gateway

 

DR550 File System Gateway

Controller

Single System p5™ POWER5+™

 

Single or Dual active/passive System p5 POWER5+

Operating

IBM AIX, Version 5.3

 

IBM AIX, Version 5.3 Dual server includes IBM HACMP 5.3

system

 

 

 

Management

IBM Director 5.20.2

 

IBM Director 5.20.2

interface

 

 

 

Systems

External Tape and Optical

 

External Tape and Optical

supported

 

 

 

Backup sw

Included in SSAM

 

Included in SSAM

Backup hw

External tape

 

External tape

Copy services

NA

 

Metro or Global mirroring

Encryption

Disk or tape, 128-bit AES or 56-bit DES encryption

 

Disk or tape, 128-bit AES or 56-bit DES encryption

 

technology

 

technology

RAID support

5

 

5

Capacity

880 GB, 37 TB

 

6 TB, 168 TB

(min, max)

 

 

 

Drive support

750 GB SATA

 

750 GB SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DR550 Highlights

●An award-winning and industry-proven information archiving and retention offering with built-in lifecycle management capabilities to help organi- zations meet the growing challenges of efficiently managing, protecting and retaining data.

●Repository for all kinds of content (e-mail, database, documents, images, files, etc.)

●Provide non-erasable, non-rewritable archival storage; prevents deletion or alteration of data stored on the system

●Support multiple storage tiers for long-term archiving (disk, tape and optical) helping lower TCO

●Provide the facilities to migrate archive data from aging disk or tape subsystems to new ones

●Offer automatic provisioning, migration, expiration and archiving capabilities

●Offer scalability up to 168 TB raw physical capacity and supports petabytes of storage with attached tape and optical

●Offer chronological and event-based data retention

●Offer high-availability option to avoid single points of failure

●Provide security and protection through data encryption and data shredding options

●Support and integrate with broad set of IBM and non-IBM content management applications

●Protect customer data against disasters through Synchronous or Asynchronous Replication

●Award-winning: Data Protection Summit—Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)—Best of Show, 2007 and AIIM (The Enterprise Content Management Association)—Best in Show, 2005, 2006

Disk Storage Virtualization

Create a tiered storage environment and help increase the flexibility and efficiency of your storage infrastructure by introducing solutions based on IBM System Storage virtualization software.

Product

Function and Value

Highlights

IBM System

Based on virtualization technology, the

●

Manage storage volumes from a central point: SVC is designed to

Storage SAN

IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller

 

enhance the flexibility of your storage environment. It can combine

Volume Controller

is designed to increase the efficiency and

 

the storage capacity from multiple disk systems from different suppli-

(SVC)

flexibility of your storage infrastructure by

 

ers into a single pool of storage that can be managed from a central

 

pooling storage and centralizing manage-

 

point. In this way, fewer skills are required and storage administrators

 

ment, and enabling changes to the physical

 

can become more productive.

 

storage while avoiding disruption to

●

Virtually eliminate downtime related to storage: SVC enables data

 

applications.

 

migrations, maintenance and upgrades to the SVC system itself, and

 

 

 

changes to the physical storage without impacting host applications.

 

 

●

Improve storage resource utilization: By combining the storage

 

 

 

capacity from multiple disk systems into a single pool, SVC uses

 

 

 

existing storage capacity more efficiently, which can allow you to

 

 

 

defer additional storage purchases to save costs.

 

 

●

A single, cost-effective set of advanced copy services: SVC can

 

 

 

apply copy services across all the managed storage, regardless of the

 

 

 

disk system supplier. This capability helps simplify the environment,

 

 

 

can reduce the costs of implementing disaster recovery solutions,

 

 

 

increases flexibility in using storage and increases personnel

 

 

 

productivity.

 

 

●

Create a tiered storage environment: Using virtualization technol-

 

 

 

ogy, SVC enables customers to match the cost of the storage to the

 

 

 

value of their data. For example, mission-critical data can be stored

 

 

 

on high-performance, highly available Fibre Channel disks while non-

 

 

 

mission-critical data can be stored on Serial ATA disks. Data can eas-

 

 

 

ily be moved from one tier to another without application disruption.

IBM TotalStorage Expert Family

Adds value to the storage subsystem solution by providing information for better management.

Product

Function and Value

IBM TotalStorage ETL Expert

Provides a high-performance monitoring tool to help simplify the management of IBM tape subsystems that

 

include the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Library, Virtual Tape Server and Peer-to-Peer Virtual Tape Server

 

 

IBM TotalStorage XRC

Provides the ability to monitor and evaluate the performance of a running XRC configuration; the monitor

Performance Monitor

function provides information at the real-time, historic and summary levels

DFSMS™ Family

Provides automated and central storage management in the z/OS environment

Product

Function and Value

DFSMSdfp™

Provides data access, program and device management functions that furnish effective management of

 

active data

 

 

DFSMSdss™

Provides data movement, copy, backup and space management functions

 

 

DFSMShsm™

Provides backup, recovery, migration and space management functions that furnish effective management of

 

inactive data

 

 

DFSMSrmm™

Provides a policy-driven solution for the management of removable media, such as tape cartridges and reels

 

 

DFSORT™

Provides a solution for faster and easier data sorting, reporting and analysis

 

 

DFSMStvs

Enables batch jobs and IBM CICS® (Customer Information Control Systems) online transactions to update

 

shared VSAM data sets concurrently

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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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