IBM Storage Solution
IBM Storage or the FlashSystem Family Storage Solution contains all-flash and hybrid flash storage arrays designed to deliver pristine performance, scalability, and availability for various workloads.
The IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software powers the storage solution. It manages, moves, and stores large amounts of data with great efficiency and enough performance to cater to modern IT needs.
FlashSystem IBM Storage Solution aims to meet all storage demands while reducing cost and a tedious infrastructure. To achieve that, the company fused Flash and NVMe architecture with innovativeness for the best possible storage solution.
Here are some of the storage solutions being used by companies and enterprises from all over the world:
- IBM Flash 5000: Offers entry-level cost-efficiency with two rack unit family architecture.
- IBM Flash 5200: Offers an efficient end-to-end NVMe with a Hybrid Flash 1U option, prioritizing performance and functionality.
- IBM Flash 7300: Offers a combination of performance, features, and cost-efficient solutions.
- IBM Flash 9500: Flagship storage solution to tackle big businesses and research centers’ needs.
- IBM Flash 9500R: Complete IBM-tested storage system with installation and configuration by IBM.
Key Benefits of IBM Storage Solution
1. Performance
FlashSystem IBM Storage Solution Arrays are built to deliver high-performance and cost-effective solutions for mission-critical applications, databases, and virtual machines. It can achieve up to 10 million IOPS and up to 30 GB/s of throughput, ideal for big businesses and research facilities.
2. Scalability
FlashSystem Arrays are designed for businesses of all sizes and security needs. Moreover, the storage systems can be scaled up and down in minutes without disrupting the ongoing process of data.
3. Availability
FlashSystem arrays are designed to provide high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. This IBM Storage Solution offers features such as active-active replication, asynchronous replication, and Metro Mirror for high availability and disaster recovery.
4. Security
Many security options are provided to protect against unauthorized access and cyberattacks. For example, FlashSystem Arrays incorporate encryption, RBAC, and audit logging.
Key features of IBM Storage Solution
1. AI-Powered Storage Solutions
IBM Storage Solution can help businesses get storage solutions for all workloads, like traditional and AI-powered applications. With IBM’s efficient technology, retrieving and managing data has become much more efficient. FlashSystem arrays offer features such as IBM Spectrum Virtual File System (VFS) and IBM Spectrum Virtual Volume Manager (VVM) for storage consolidation and virtualization.
2. Data Resilience
Data Resilience is also one of the biggest key features as the FlashSystem Arrays protect data from all types of threats, software errors, and cyber attacks. FlashSystem arrays offer features such as IBM HyperSwap for active-active replication and IBM Metro Mirror for disaster recovery.
3. Data Reduction for Efficiency
IBM’s DRP technology can significantly increase the usable capacity of data while maintaining the existing performance. This helps reduce costs for storage, rack space, power, cooling, and managing huge hardware.
It offers block deduplication, compression technology, and the SCSI UNMAP support that de-allocates physical storage when your OS deletes files in a file system. Hence, you’re getting an unmatched data reduction technology for storage efficiency.