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Chapter 1. System overview
Each Storwize V5000E system is a virtualizing RAID storage system. Storwize V5010E and Storwize
V5030E system models are available.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software
IBM Storwize V5000E system is built with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software, which is part of the IBM
Spectrum Storage
IBM Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM Spectrum Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible
storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional
workloads, on-premises, off-premises and in a combination of both. Designed to help enable cloud
environments, it is based on the proven technology. For more information about the IBM Spectrum
Storage portfolio, see the following website.
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/spectrum
The software provides these functions for the host systems that attach to the system:
• Creates a single pool of storage
• Provides logical unit virtualization
• Manages logical volumes
System hardware
Each Storwize V5000E storage system consists of a set of drive enclosures. The control enclosure
contains disk drives and two node canisters. Expansion enclosures contain disk drives and two expansion
canisters.
Figure 1 on page 1 shows the front view of the of the large form factor (LFF) and small form factor (SFF)
Storwize V5000E systems.
Figure 1. Front view of the control enclosures
Table 4 on page 2 summarizes the features and machine type and model (MTM) of the Storwize
V5000E control enclosures.
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