IBM Announces Storwize V3700

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Storwize V3700 features dual controllers with up to 180TB of capacity and a new FlashCopy function for copying active data.

IBM has announced Storwize V3700 – a new storage system aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. According to the company, this “virtualized storage system is designed to deliver superior performance and address growing data requirements and consolidation needs. By improving the efficiency, resiliency and agility of VMware infrastructures, Storwize V3700 can help lower costs while keeping the business on track and positioned for the future.”

Key features of the Storwize V3700 system are:

  • Affordable disk storage with advanced capabilities for small and mid-sized businesses
  • Easy deployment and management
  • Continuous data access
  • Advanced functionality and reliability

The company says Storwize V3700 is ideal for VMware environments and can improve performance and consolidation capabilities. The system features dual controllers with up to 180TB of capacity and 8GB of cache in a 2U 19-inch rackmount enclosure. Storwize V3700 also features a new FlashCopy function that can create an almost instant copy of active data.

Storwize V3700 has been especially designed for ease of use and includes an intuitive graphical user interface. According to the company, system setup typically only takes minutes and volumes can be provisioned with a few clicks.

11/08/2012

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