Abstract
The IBM XIV storage delivers a high-end flash cache optimized storage that is well-suited for heterogeneous workloads and requirements of cloud deployments. The system, with its parallel grid architecture, is designed to be hotspot-free and to eliminate the need for tuning of any kind.
The IBM XIV offers flexible purchasing options that make it a great choice for deployment in cloud and SVC environments.
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XIV Storage System Gen3 with XIV Software v11.5.1
The IBM XIV Storage System is a high-end flash optimized, fully scalable enterprise disk storage system that is based on a grid of standard, off-the-shelf hardware components. The enterprise-class business enabler is wrapped around self-healing, data protected cloud centric foundation ideal for public, private, or hybrid clouds. XIV’s cloud economics provide world-class business continuity for applications requiring zero tolerance downtime. Its predictable, consistent, high performance design allow organizations to take control of their storage, and gain business insights from their data. The architecture of the system is designed to deliver performance, scalability, and ease of management while harnessing the high capacity and cost benefits of Serial attached SCSI (SAS) drives. Figure 1 shows the front view of the XIV Gen3 system.
Figure 1 - XIV Storage System Gen3
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