IBM N Series Hardware Manual page 362

IBM System Storage
N series Hardware Guide
Select the right N
series hardware for
your environment
Understand N series
unified storage
solutions
Take storage
efficiency to the next
level
This IBM Redbooks publication provides a detailed look at the features,
benefits, and capabilities of the IBM System Storage N series hardware
offerings.
The IBM System Storage N series systems can help you tackle the
challenge of effective data management by using virtualization
technology and a unified storage architecture. The N series delivers
low- to high-end enterprise storage and data management capabilities
with midrange affordability. Built-in serviceability and manageability
features help support your efforts to increase reliability; simplify and
unify storage infrastructure and maintenance; and deliver exceptional
economy.
The IBM System Storage N series systems provide a range of reliable,
scalable storage solutions to meet various storage requirements.
These capabilities are achieved by using network access protocols
such as Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System
(CIFS), HTTP, and iSCSI, and storage area network technologies such
as Fibre Channel. Using built-in Redundant Array of Independent Disks
(RAID) technologies, all data is protected with options to enhance
protection through mirroring, replication, Snapshots, and backup.
These storage systems also have simple management interfaces that
make installation, administration, and troubleshooting straightforward.
In addition, this book also addresses high-availability solutions
including clustering and MetroCluster supporting highest business
continuity requirements. MetroCluster is a unique solution that
combines array-based clustering with synchronous mirroring to deliver
continuous availability.
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