Ibm v3700
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The IBM Storwize V3700 is an efficient, high-performing virtualized storage system for small and medium businesses. It offers advanced software capabilities, up to 120 drives of storage capacity in a compact 2U frame, and is designed for common storage network technologies. The system provides efficient, entry-level virtualized storage specifically for small and midsize businesses and VMware environments through features like thin provisioning, migration, and VAAI integration.
Ibm v3700
- 1. IBM Storwize V3700 Efficient, high-performing virtualized storage for small and medium businesses ttec Computer b.v. 1 tel 024-3434210
- 2. Easy-to-use, affordable storage offering advanced capabilities for small and medium businesses Organizations of all sizes are faced with the challenge of managing massive volumes of increasingly valuable data. But storing this data can be costly, and extracting value from the data is becoming more and more difficult. IT organizations have limited resources but need to stay respon-sive to dynamic environments and act quickly to consolidate, simplify and optimize their IT infrastructures. The new IBM Storwize V3700 system provides a smarter solution that is affordable, easy to use and self-optimizing, enabling organizations to overcome these storage challenges. 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. Built upon innovative IBM technology, Storwize V3700 addresses the block storage requirements of small and midsize organizations. Providing up to 120 drives of capacity packaged in a compact 2U, Storwize V3700 is designed to accommodate the most common storage network technologies to enable easy implementation and management. IBM Storwize V3700: Ideal for VMware environments Many businesses already have deployed or are considering VMware virtualization solutions to reduce costs through server consolidation while increasing the efficiency, utilization and flexibility of their IT infrastruc-ture. Realizing the full benefits associated with server virtualization also requires a complementary and robust shared storage foundation. IBM delivers smarter storage solutions for businesses of all sizes that help optimize the VMware infrastructure and maximize the benefits while also addressing today’s ongoing explosion of data. IBM® Storwize® V3700 is a highly efficient and easy-to-use storage system based on the innovative architecture of IBM Storwize V7000. Raising the bar for entry-level disk systems, 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. The efficiency features included with Storwize V3700 can deliver signifi-cant benefits for VMware environments and mixed workloads. Like server virtualization, storage virtualization can boost asset utilization while optimizing expenditures and capabilities. Thin provisioning lever-ages virtualization technology, enabling applications to consume only the space they are actually using, not the total space that has been allocated to them. Higher utilization can be realized by reducing the need to install physical disk capacity that would otherwise be unused. Dynamic migra-tion is also included with Storwize V3700 and enables non-disruptive data movement to the system for consolidation efforts or when upgrading to new technology. ttec Computer b.v. 2 tel 024-3434210
- 3. VAAI integration improves performance Through integrated support for vSphere Storage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI), Storwize V3700 can improve performance and consolidation capabilities. vSphere can execute operations faster and con-sume less server resources and storage bandwidth with VAAI enabled. Processing for certain I/O-intensive operations like virtual machine clon-ing can be offloaded from VMware ESX hosts to Storwize V3700 when utilizing VAAI, which eliminates redundant data flows between the physi-cal server and storage. Reducing the workload on the server also allows more virtual machines to be deployed for consolidation purposes or growing business needs. The GUI Interface ttec Computer b.v. 3 tel 024-3434210
- 4. Essential snapshot technology Storwize V3700 includes a rich FlashCopy® function that is designed to create an almost instant copy of active data, which then can be used for data protection purposes or parallel processing activities. FlashCopy can help you recover from situations where data has been lost because of application or user error. For example, FlashCopy can be used to take a snapshot of critical data at regular intervals before beginning any mainte-nance activity to protect against possible accidental deletion. The ability to clone virtual machines is one major advantage that virtual machines have over physical servers. New systems can be quickly provi-sioned, or existing systems can be cloned for testing. vSphere can be used to create a clone; however, by using the FlashCopy capability built into Storwize V3700 instead of server resources, individual virtual machines or entire virtual environments can be quickly cloned. Leveraging FlashCopy to create writeable snapshots or space-efficient copies can also boost performance for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments. The IBM-VMware Relationship As established leaders in the virtualization space, IBM and VMware are long-time partners with hundreds of thousands of successful deploy-ments. IBM continues to be a VMware Global Alliance Partner and one of the largest OEMs of VMware software. Continued strong investment and active involvement in joint development initiatives and partner pro-grams ensures that IBM solutions like Storwize V3700 are supportable and designed with optimal performance and functionality in mind. Highlights Easily managed and deployed system with embedded graphical user interface based on the IBM® Storwize® interface design Experience rapid, flexible provisioning and simple configuration changes with internal virtualization and thin provisioning Have continuous access to data with integrated nondisruptive migration Protect data with sophisticated and integrated IBM FlashCopy® technology Benefit from advanced functionality and reliability usually only found in more expensive systems Optimize storage efficiency for VMware vSphere 5.0 environments by leveraging a rich set of features including storage virtualization and thin provisioning Improve performance and consolidation capabilities with VAAI support that offloads I/O intensive storage operations Leverage built-in IBM FlashCopy tech-nology for data protection, application testing and virtual machine cloning Simplify management and improve administration with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface ttec Computer b.v. 4 tel 024-3434210
- 5. Datasheet Storwize V3700 leverages proven Storwize functions, management and interoperability, including: Innovative and easy-to-use management capabilities Virtualization of internal storage and thin provisioning for improved storage utilization FlashCopy to create instant copies of data for backup or application testing One-way data migration to easily move data onto Storwize V3700 Storwize family OpenStack Nova volume driver to help automate storage provisioning and volume management for enterprises by combining the efficiency of Storwize V3700 with the OpenStack open source cloud platform Efficient by design Intuitive user interface based on the breakthrough Storwize family user interface Internal virtualization helps users quickly respond to changing requirements Integrated FlashCopy protects data without wasting space Self-optimizing Optimized performance through cost-effective deployment of solid-state drives (SSDs) with IBM System Storage® Easy Tier® technology1 High performance in an entry system Thin provisioning to save space while maintaining performance Cloud-agile Start small and grow easily Nondisruptive migration is included in base price Built-in support for OpenStack compute cloud environments ttec Computer b.v. 5 tel 024-3434210
- 6. IBM Storwize V3700 disk system at a glance Host interface 1 Gbps iSCSI (optional 8 Gb Fibre Channel or 10 Gbps iSCSI/Fibre Channel over Ethernet host ports) User interface Storwize V3700 graphical user interface Single/dual controller Dual controller Cache per controller 4 GB upgradable to 8 GB Drive type Dual-port, hot-swappable 6 Gb SAS disk drives Small form-factor (SFF) 2.5-inch disk drives: 146 GB, 300 GB at 15k rpm 300 GB, 600 GB and 900 GB at 10k rpm 500 GB, 1 TB at 7.2k rpm SAS nearline Supported drives Large form-factor (LFF) 3.5-inch disk drives: 2 TB and 3 TB at 7.2k rpm SSD drives: 200 GB and 400 GB SFF enclosure: 24 x 2.5-inch drives Maximum drives supported LFF enclosure: 12 x 3.5-inch drives RAID levels RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 Fans and power supplies Fully redundant, hot-swappable Rack support Standard 19-inch rack-mount enclosure§ Management software Storwize V3700 machine code Advanced features included Internal virtualization, thin provisioning, one-way data migration and FlashCopy (up to 64 targets) with each system Optional advanced FlashCopy upgrade and Easy Tier features* Warranty 3-year limited warranty Customer-replaceable units On-site service Next business day 9x5 Service upgrades available† Size Storwize V3700 LFF control enclosure Height: 8.7 cm (3.4 in.) Width: 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) Depth: 55.6 cm (21.9 in.) Approximate weight: –Empty: 18.0 kg (39.6 lb) –Fully configured: 28.3 kg (62.2 lb) Storwize V3700 SFF control enclosure Height: 8.7 cm (3.4 in.) Width: 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) Depth: 55.6 cm (21.9 in.) Approximate weight: –Empty: 19.0 kg (41.8 lb) –Fully configured: 27.3 kg (60.0 lb) Operating environment Air temperature: Operating: 10°C – 35°C (50°F – 95°F) at 30.5 m below to 3,000 m above sea level (100 below to 9,840 ft above) Non-operating: -10°C – 50°C (14°F – 125°F) Relative humidity: Operating: 20% – 80% Non-operating: 10% – 90% Electrical power: Voltage range: 100 – 240 V ac Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz Power: –LFF control enclosure: 358 watts –SFF control enclosure: 405 watts Heat dissipation (BTU per LFF control enclosure: 1,222 SFF control enclosure: 1,383 hour) Supported systems For a list of currently supported servers, operating systems, host bus adapters, clustering applications and SAN switches and directors, refer to the System Storage Interoperation Center at: ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic ISV solutions For a list of high-quality solutions with our partner ISVs, including access to solution briefs and white papers, refer to the ISV Solutions Resource Library. ttec Computer b.v. 6 tel 024-3434210
- 7. For more information To learn more about the IBM Storwize V3700 storage system, please contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or visit: ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/storwize_v3700 ttec Computer b.v. 7 tel 024-3434210