Hardware Management Console - IBM Power 720 Overview

and nondisruptive migration of data from existing storage. They can also virtualize and reuse
existing disk systems offering a greater potential return on investment. Storwize V7000 and
V7000 Unified now support integrated IBM Real-time Compression™, enabling storage of up
to five times as much active primary data in the same physical space for extraordinary levels
of efficiency.
The IBM Flex System™ V7000 Storage Node is also available as an integrated component of
IBM Flex System and IBM PureFlex™ Systems and is seamlessly integrated into the Flex
System Manager and Chassis Map, delivering new data center efficiencies. For more
information, see the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/storwize_v7000/index.html
IBM XIV Storage System
IBM XIV® high-end disk storage system helps thousands of enterprises meet the challenge
of data growth with hotspot-free performance and ease of use. Simple scaling, high-service
levels for dynamic, heterogeneous workloads, and tight integration with hypervisors and the
OpenStack platform enable optimal storage agility for cloud environments.
Optimized with inherent efficiencies that simplify storage, XIV delivers the benefits of IBM
Smarter Storage for Smarter Computing, empowering organizations to take control of their
storage and to extract more valuable insights from their data. XIV extends ease of use with
integrated management for large and multi-site XIV deployments, reducing operational
complexity and enhancing capacity planning. For more information, see the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/xiv/index.html
IBM System Storage DS8000
The IBM System Storage DS8000® series is designed to manage a broad scope of storage
workloads that exist in today's complex data center, doing it effectively and efficiently. The
proven success of this flagship IBM disk system is a direct consequence of its extraordinary
flexibility, reliability, and performance, but also of its capacity to satisfy the needs of an ever
changing world. The latest evidence of DS8000 series value is the new IBM System Storage
DS8870 as the ideal storage platform for enterprise class environments by providing unique
performance, availability, and scalability.
The DS8870 delivers the following benefits:
Up to three times higher performance compared to DS8800
Improved security with FDE as standard on all systems
Optimized Flash technology for dynamic performance and operational analytics
Additionally, the DS8000 includes a range of features that automate performance optimization
and application quality of service, and also provides the highest levels of reliability and
system uptime. For more information, see the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds8000/index.html

2.11 Hardware Management Console

The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is a dedicated appliance that allows you to
configure and manage system resources on IBM Power Systems servers that use IBM
POWER5, POWER5+, POWER6, POWER6+ POWER7 and POWER7+ processors. The
HMC provides basic virtualization management support for configuring logical partitions
(LPARs) and dynamic resource allocation, including processor and memory settings for
selected Power Systems servers. The HMC also supports advanced service functions,
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