Ibm System Storage - IBM Power 720 Overview

Notes:
An existing EXP12S SAS expansion drawer is supported, but no longer orderable.
An existing EXP12S SAS expansion drawer is not supported on a 4-core Power 720
(FC EPCK).
An existing EXP12S Drawer that contains SSD drives cannot be attached to the system
unit external SAS port on the Power 720 and Power 740 or through a PCIe LP 2-x4 port
SAS adapter 3 Gb (FC 5278). If this configuration is required, use a high-profile PCIe
SAS adapter or a PCI-X SAS adapter.
For details about SAS cabling, see the serial-attached SCSI cable planning documentation:
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/powersys/v3r1m5/index.jsp?topic=/p7had/p7hadsasc
abling.htm

2.10.4 IBM System Storage

The IBM System Storage Disk Systems products and offerings provide compelling storage
solutions with superior value for all levels of business, from entry-level up to high-end
storage systems.
IBM System Storage N series
The IBM System Storage N series network-attached storage (NAS) solution provides the
latest technology to help customers improve performance, virtualization manageability, and
system efficiency at a reduced total cost of ownership. For more information about the IBM
System Storage N series hardware and software, see the following location:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/network
IBM Storwize V3700
IBM Storwize® V3700, the most recent addition to the IBM Storwize family of disk systems,
delivers efficient, entry-level configurations specifically designed to meet the needs of small
and midsize businesses. Designed to provide organizations with the ability to consolidate and
share data at an affordable price, Storwize V3700 offers advanced software capabilities
usually found in more expensive systems. For more information, see the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/storwize_v3700/index.html
IBM System Storage DS3500
IBM System Storage DS3500 combines best-of-its-kind development with leading 6 Gbps
host interface and drive technology. With its simple, efficient, and flexible approach to storage,
the DS3500 is a cost-effective, fully integrated complement to IBM System x® servers, IBM
BladeCenter, and IBM Power Systems. By offering substantial improvements at a price that
fits most budgets, the DS3500 delivers superior price-for-performance ratios, functionality,
scalability and ease of use for the entry-level storage user. For more information, see the
following website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds3500/index.html
IBM Storwize V7000 and Storwize V7000 Unified Disk Systems
IBM Storwize V7000 and Storwize V7000 Unified are virtualized storage systems designed to
consolidate workloads into a single storage system for simplicity of management, reduced
cost, highly scalable capacity, performance and high availability. They offer improved
efficiency and flexibility through built-in solid-state drive (SSD) optimization, thin provisioning
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