May 13, 2024
IBM System Storage – Introduction to Power E1080
1.6.4 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 to high-end storage systems.
IBM Storage simplifies data infrastructure by using an underlying software foundation to strengthen and streamline the storage in the hybrid cloud environment, which uses a simplified approach to containerization, management, and data protection. For more information about the various offerings, see this web page.
The following section highlights a few of the offerings.
IBM FlashSystem Family
The IBM FlashSystem® family is a portfolio of cloud-enabled storage systems designed to be easily deployed and quickly scaled to help optimize storage configurations, streamline issue resolution, and lower storage costs.
IBM FlashSystem is built with IBM Spectrum® Virtualize software to help deploy sophisticated hybrid cloud storage solutions, accelerate infrastructure modernization, address security needs, and maximize value by using the power of AI. The products are designed to provide enterprise-grade functions without compromising affordability or performance. They also offer the advantages of end-to-end NVMe, the innovation of IBM FlashCore® technology, and SCM for ultra-low latency. For more information, see this web page.
IBM System Storage DS8000
IBM DS8900F is the next generation of enterprise data systems that are built with the most advanced Power processor technology and feature ultra-low application response times.
Designed for data-intensive and mission-critical workloads, DS8900F adds next-level performance, data protection, resiliency, and availability across hybrid cloud solutions through ultra-low latency, better than seven 9’s (99.99999) availability, transparent cloud, tiering, and advanced data protection against malware and ransomware. This enterprise class storage solution provides superior performance and higher capacity, which enables the consolidation of all mission critical workloads in one place.
IBM DS8900F can provide 100% data encryption at-rest, in-flight and in the cloud. This flexible storage supports IBM Power, IBM Z®, and IBM LinuxONE. For more information, see this web page.
IBM SAN Volume Controller
IBM SAN Volume Controller is an enterprise-class system that consolidates storage from over 500 IBM and third-party storage systems to improve efficiency, simplify management and operations, modernize storage with new capabilities, and enable a common approach to hybrid cloud regardless of storage system type.
IBM SAN Volume Controller provides a complete set of data resilience capabilities with high availability, business continuance, and data security features. Storage supports automated tiering with AI-based IBM Easy Tier® that can help improve performance at a lower cost. For more information, see this web page.
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1.7 System racks
The Power E1080 server fits a standard 19-inch rack. The server is certified and tested in the IBM Enterprise racks (7965-S42, 7014-T42, 7014-T00, or 7965-94Y). Customers can choose to place the server in other racks if they are confident that those racks have the strength, rigidity, depth, and hole pattern characteristics that are needed. Contact IBM Support to determine whether other racks are suitable.
Order information: It is highly recommended that you order the Power E1080 server with an IBM 42U enterprise rack 7965-S42 feature. This rack provides a more complete and higher quality environment for IBM Manufacturing system assembly and testing, and provides a complete package.
If a system is installed in a rack or cabinet that is not from IBM, ensure that the rack meets the requirements that are described in 1.7.7, “Original equipment manufacturer racks” onpage 41.
Responsibility: The customer is responsible for ensuring the installation of the drawer in the preferred rack or cabinet results in a configuration that is stable, serviceable, safe, and compatible with the drawer requirements for power, cooling, cable management, weight, and rail security.
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