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The HP XP P9500 Disk Array is based on an OEM of the HDS Virtual Storage Platform. The XP P9500 is the high-end enterprise offering from HP that is capable of both mainframe and open system attachment. Changes over the … Continued
This paper discusses the relationship between data protection, tiering and archiving and provides guidance for planning the storage strategy
EMC VNXe SAN Product Analysis
EMC VNX SAN Product Brief
This matrix covers the feature functionality of multiple vendors, comparing hardware, configuration, and performance. Vendors in this report include: Dell Compellent Dell Equalogic EMC CLARiiON CX4, VNX Fujitsu Eternus DX400 HDS AMS HDS HUS, HUSVM HP 3PAR F Class, StoreServ 7000, … Continued
Analysis of EMC’s VNX midrange product. This analysis covers the SAN (Block) capabilities.
The IBM DS3500 Express storage system is an entry level storagesystem from IBM. The DS3500 offering is targeted for usage with System x, BladeCenter, and Power systems. The DS3500 is capable of scaling to mid-range capacity and performance but is targeted at … Continued
Details SAN Storage Entry-Level Matrix. The matrix covers hardware, scalability, configuration and performance data. Products covered are: Dell EqualLogic PS EMC VNXe HP – P4000 G2 SAN, P2000 G3 MSA IBM – DS3500, DCS3700, V3700 NetApp FAS2040, 2240 NetApp E2600
Product Brief of IBM’s entry level system, scalable to mid tier.
HP P10000 3PAR Product Brief
Compares the features and functions of multi-platform storage arrays.
Analysis of the HP 3PAR InForm OS and data protection software.
The HP P10000 3PAR Utility Storage array product line is a high end (V-Class which replaced the prior T-Class) to mid-range (F-Class), modular, virtualized storage system.
The NetApp EF540 Storage System is an all solid state system using SSDs (solid state devices) with the same controllers and embedded software as the NetApp E5400. The same features of the E5400 and the controller reliability from the stability … Continued
The NetApp EF540 Storage System is an all solid state system using SSDs (solid state devices) with the same controllers and embedded software as the NetApp E5400. The same features of the E5400 and the controller reliability from the stability … Continued
The FAS6200 Series is the high-end storage system family offered by NetApp. The V6200 series are the NAS gateways that parallel the FAS6200 systems. NetApp provides families or series of products targeted with different performance and capacities to meet customer requirements in … Continued
The NetApp fabric-attached storage (FAS) series supports fibre channel SAN, FCoE, IP SAN (iSCSI) and network-attached storage (NAS) environments via NFS and CIFS. NetApp refers to fabric-attached storage systems as storage connected to hosts via any network. The FAS series … Continued
The NetApp E5400 Storage System comes from the Engenio group at NetApp and consists of a dual controller system up to 384 drives with performance and features to meet the block storage requirements for open systems. The E5400 is an … Continued
The NetApp E5400 Storage System is the latest storage system that comes from the NetApp acquisition of the Engenio division of LSI. The E5400 Storage System consists of a dual controller system up to 384 drives with performance and features … Continued
Product Brief on IBM XIV Storage System
February 5, 2013 Update: The IBM XIV level 2 document was updated with support 10GigE iSCSI, Windows Server 2012, and optional SSD caching.
The IBM XIV level 1 document was updated with support 10GigE iSCSI, Windows Server 2012, and optional SSD caching.
The HP StoreVirtual 4000 is a series of products based on the LeftHand Networks technology acquired in 2008. Some of the models still carry the LeftHand P4000 identity but are transitioning to the HP StoreVirtual 4000 naming. The StoreVirtual 4130 … Continued
The HP StoreVirtual 4000 is a series of products based on the LeftHand Networks technology acquired in 2008. Some of the models still carry the LeftHand P4000 identity but are transitioning to the HP StoreVirtual 4000 naming. The StoreVirtual 4130 … Continued
Analysis of EMC’s VMAX, high end storage.
The EMC Symmetrix VMAX is the continuation of EMC’s Symmetrix high end storage system series and the successor to the Symmetrix DMX series. The VMAX is powered by the Enginuity firmware enabling a high-end functionality enterprise class storage array which … Continued
The HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 line is a midrange product based upon HP’s 3PAR products. The 3PAR InForm software is used, along with new controller design and packaging. The 7000 line has two models, the two controller 3PAR 7200 system … Continued
The HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 product is a line of mid-range block storage products based on HP’s 3PAR technology acquired in 2010. The 7200 and 7400 storage systems support block storage over both FC and iSCSI. The packaging of the … Continued
There are many events that can trigger the need for a data migration. Some datacenters do migrations on a weekly basis. A technology refresh, server and/or storage consolidation, infrastructure relocation, data classifications are all events that could cause a need … Continued
Product Brief on the HDS VSP High End Product
Product Analysis of Hitachi’s Virtual Storage Platform that was announced in 2012.
The IBM DCS3700 storage system is a mid-tier storage system from IBM with an enhanced version called the DCS3700+. The DCS3700 offering is targeted for usage with System x, BladeCenter, and Power systems. The DCS3700 can scale from a single … Continued
The Compellent Storage Center is a block storage system aimed at the mid-tier enterprise market. The newest model is the SC8000 which replaces the earlier Model 40 although the Model 40 will continue to be available through 2012. Dell calls … Continued
Product analysis of Compellent’s mid-range offering
The IBM Storwize V3700 is an entry block-storage system capable of expanding to 120 devices and with the ability to migrate data from 3rd party storage systems. The V3700 is a storage system based on the IBM SAN Volume Controller … Continued
The IBM Storwize V3700 is an entry level block-storage system that has a common architecture and code base with the Storwize V7000 and the SAN Volume Controller (SVC). The V3700 is a single or dual-node controller with up to 120 … Continued
The IBM Storwize V7000 is a midrange block-storage system capable of virtualizing all attached disks and other attached storage systems and has a file option called V7000 Unified where dual servers called file modules are packaged with the block controllers. … Continued
In this whitepaper, Randy Kerns explores the demands that Microsoft Exchange places on storage systems in the areas of performance and scalability. He also discusses how Dot Hill AssuredSAN has the optimal characteristics needed for Exchange storage. Introduction: Microsoft Exchange … Continued
In this Technical Insight Paper, Russ Fellows discusses the importance storage in protecting and processing business information. Introduction: Businesses of all sizes are searching for ways to improve their productivity and competitiveness, resulting in IT systems continuing to increase in … Continued
In this paper, Russ Fellows examines some of the features and design elements are important in order to deliver the efficiency and performance levels demanded by applications running in virtual environments.
The Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUSVM) is a combination block and file storage system targeted at the mid-tier enterprise customer. The storage system is uses hardware and software from the Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and HNAS (BlueArc … Continued
The Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Unified Storage (HUS) is the follow-on generation to the Adaptable Modular (AMS) for mid-tier enterprise storage. In addition to advancements made to the existing AMS system hardware and software features, the HUS includes NAS capability … Continued
The Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Unified Storage is the follow-on generation to the Adaptable Modular (AMS) for mid-tier enterprise storage. In addition to advancements made to the existing AMS system hardware and software features, the HUS includes NAS capability supporting … Continued
The Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUSVM) is a combination block and file storage system targeted at the mid-tier enterprise customer. The storage system uses hardware and software from the Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and HNAS (BlueArc Mercury) … Continued
Product analysis of IBM’s Storewize V7000
Analysis of IBM’s DS8000 High End SAN Storage. Covers both hardware and software functionality
The DS8000 is IBM’s high-end enterprise disk system supporting both mainframe and open system attachment. The DS8000 storage system currently consists of two models: the DS8700 and DS8800 with various choices of base and expansion models to address specific configuration … Continued
Product Analysis of the Dell iSCSI SAN offering.
The EMC Symmetrix VMAXe is functionally based on the Symmetrix VMAX with notable differences allowing the system to be positioned as a more cost effective high-end block storage solution. The VMAXe is an open systems only offering (no IBM mainframe … Continued
This Buyer’s Guide discusses the key issues for planning for VDI Storage.
Analysis of NetApp’s multi-protocol FAS2000 entry level series products
Review of storage systems for VDI environments. The paper covers all major systems which meet the requirements for VDI deployments.
Randy Kerns explores Solid State Technology and its many variations of use in the storage industry. He covers the different approaches to utilize solid state technology and the value of the solutions in different environments.
Dell EqualLogic Product Brief
The NetApp E2600 Storage System comes from the Engenio group at NetApp and consists of a dual controller system up to 192 drives with performance and features to meet the block storage requirements for open systems. The E2600 is an … Continued
HP P2000 Product Brief
The EMC VNXe series of storage systems are a family of systems that provides unified file and block storage and replace the CLARiiON and Celerra product lines. The systems provide a wide set of connectivity options for block access and … Continued
This analysis provides a high-level overview of the XIO Emprise arrays, and an analysis of their newly announced Application Managed Storage capabilities.
The EVA is positioned by HP as the primary open systems block storage device covering the very large mid-tier enterprise to mid-size business market segment.
The Hitachi Data Systems Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS) storage series is a family of block storage systems that are developed by Hitachi and marketed primarily at the mid-tier enterprise market. Currently there are four models in the current AMS line: … Continued
The CLARiiON CX4 series is the mid-tier storage solution offered by EMC. The CLARiiON CX4 is a scalable, dual controller system with varying amounts of cache, processor cores, disk drives and interfaces. The document contains description and analysis.
Fujitsu ETERNUS4000 Product Analysis
The Hewlett Packard EVA (Enterprise Virtual Array) P6000 is the updated model of the EVA that HP offers for open systems block storage. It has been a very successful system for HP with wide deployment in many different market segments … Continued
The HDS AMS systems are based on the original HDS Thunder 9500 series, continuing with technology improvements and additional advanced features implemented in software. The AMS storage systems have retained the reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) characteristics of its predecessors. … Continued
The HP StorageWorks P9500 Disk Array is based on an OEM of the HDS Virtual Storage Platform. The P9500 is the high-end enterprise offering from HP that is capable of both mainframe and open system attachment. Changes over the earlier … Continued
The NetApp E2600 Storage System is an entry level storage system that comes from NetApp’s acquisition of the Engenio division of LSI. The E2600 system is offered as an OEM product targeted for usage with servers in the mid-range and … Continued
Fujitsu ETERNUS 8000 storage system analysis
Product Analysis of the IBM DS5000, mid-range SAN product,
In May of 2011, Fujitsu announced the introduction and availability of the ETERNUS DX80 S2 and DX90 S2 systems. These rack mounted ETERNUS models are the entry-level models of the ETERNUS family of disk storage systems. Products and vendors that … Continued
Leah Schoeb reveals all the Storage Performance Concepts in our Storage Education Series. This is the first of a series on Storage Performance where she explores the performance in physical and virtual environments, and covers various ways that can help diminish storage system bottlenecks.
In this paper, John Webster enumerate the attributes of a storage environment designed for sustainable, high velocity growth, and reviews Hitachi Unified Storage (HUS) as a platform for sustainable storage and data management.
In this test analysis, Evaluator Group assesses Starboard Storage Systems’ AC72 system; The evaluation focuses on several aspects with a particular focus on performance. The validation consisted of quantitative test efforts, which sought to characterize measurable attributes, along with a … Continued
Evaluator Group covers NetApp’s E-Series storage system, examining both design and architecture as well as its ability to attain high RAS and performance for content centric applications. Preview: The way in which businesses process, analyze and utilize information is changing, … Continued
Consolidating different storage platforms into a larger, more efficient system can offer multiple benefits — reduced operational costs, reduced power and cooling requirements, reduced physical space, and reduction in overall system costs. But what’s required of a storage system to … Continued
On February 6, 2012, EMC announced the VFCache product which was previously previewed to analysts as Project Lightning. The VFCache product consists of both hardware and software that resides within a server to enhance performance for some applications.
The following are questions to be asked regarding Storage Area Network. Some of the questions need to be filled in for the specific environment where the SAN device will be deployed.
This short presentation compares terminology and IO processes between mainframe and Open Systems Storage. There is a quick reference table for terminology translation.
Product Analysis of HDS’ mid range storage system
Graphical representation of different storage architectures
IT administrators have traditionally considered the tiering of data, data protection, and archiving as independent processes—narrowly focused and specific to a particular application or storage objective. The reality is that these topics are all related. Buying more primary storage will … Continued
A discussion of VMware’s VADP and Data Protection with Hitachi
Achieving performance for virtualized tier-one application with VAAI and Hitachi Data Systems.
Discussion on the emergence of storage and server management for virtual environments. Covers HDS and VMware
Discussion of the use of Automated Tiered Storage and its benefits in a VMware environment
Within many enterprise data center environments, the migration of applications from physical to virtual servers using VMware has reached a tipping point. The applications and workloads that were easiest to move—typically those devoted to test and development, print and file … Continued
On June 6, 2011, HP announced its Converged Storage strategy—the most significant storage announcement HP has made since the 2010 acquisition of 3PAR. HP Converged Storage represents a number of product portfolio and market direction statements that establish HP’s unique … Continued
HP 3PAR Special Financial Programs
The NetApp E7900 Storage System is high performance storage system that comes from the NetApp acquisition of the Engenio division of LSI. The E7900 Storage System consists of a dual controller system with sixty drives with performance and features to … Continued
June 6,2011 HP Announcements
John Webster discusses strategies and requirements for RFP’s in 2011. This tutorial was presented at SNW Spring 2011.
Randy Kerns’ presentation from SNW 2011.
Updated 4/2011 with IBM and EMC. Review of approaches to Automated Tiering by multiple vendors.
Automated tiering drove many storage technology discussions in 2010. We saw EMC introduce FAST—EMC’s approach to implementing SSD among its primary disk storage platforms. We also saw the acquisition of 3PAR by HP and Compellent by Dell. 3PAR’s InForm and … Continued
The HP 3PAR array product line is a high end (T-Class) to mid-range (F-Class), modular, virtualized storage system. This document covers, in detail, architecture, design and features
There are several technology and marketing messages competing for headlines. The concepts that resonate are those that make life easier for IT users, lower costs or do both. Storage tiering is an idea gaining traction as it is able to … Continued
Analysis of EMC VNX and VNXe product announcement, January 18, 2011. The VNX is a targeted to replace the Clariion and Celerra family. The VNXe is a new low end offering for the SMB market.
Review of January 18, 2011 product announcement
Update on VCE, Acadia progress: coalition of VMware, EMC and Cisco
Podcast review of HDS Automated Tiering and implementation with VMware.
Discussion on the difference and planning considerations for bulk versus archive storage types
This is a packaging of two buyers guides covering the VDI space: Planning and Considerations and the review of Storage Systems.
Discussion on Big Data Analytics and EMC’s Greenplum announcement
Discussion on VMware and Hitachi Data Systems and storage performance, management and data protection.
On July 6, 2010 EMC announced it will acquire GreenPlum, a data warehousing and business analytics software firm in an all-cash transaction. This document summarizes the details and discusses the market implications.
The CLARiiON AX4 series is a scalable, single or dual controller system with varying of disk drives and options software features. The EMC CLARiiON AX4 series is the entry-level storage solution replacing the AX150.
This paper discusses the transformation of pervasive data-generating technologies, the emerging applications are harnessing them, and the role of storage to manage and mine the data.
Server virtualization is driving requirements for more scalable storage system to meet performance requirements cost effectively, especially high random I/O. This paper takes a look at the storage and also highlights 3PAR.
On June 7, 2010, Permabit of Cambridge, MA announced the availability of a new data deduplication software developers kit named Albireo that can be embedded in primary, secondary, backup and archival storage systems by OEM storage vendors.
This analysis provides a high-level overview of the Xiotech Emprise arrays, and an analysis of their newly announced Application Managed Storage capabilities.
This Technical Insight covers the topic of Application Managed Storage, Cloud Computing and XIO’s recently announced CorteX API
The acquisition of SSD and automated tiered storage functionality can be cost-justified on multiple levels within the context of business and IT related requirements. This paper covers the justification and technical requirements.
Discusson on the converged data center and the use of iSCSI. NetApp and Intel implementations are highlighted
Evaluator Group highlights critical considerations to move your data center into the future while increasing service levels and reducing costs
Analysis of Dell’s Virtual Infrastructure announcement December 10, 2009.
Analysis of EMC’s FAST announcement for Symmetrix, V-Max, Clariion and Celerra.
Announcement analysis of the EMC, Cisco and VMware VCE – Acadia coalition announcement, 7 pages
Russ Fellows examines some of the technologies and standards that are available to solve Cloud Computing Security issues, and how companies can design an architecture that is scalable and secure.
Product analysis of Fujitsu ETERNUS 2000 storage system
IBM DS3000 Array Product Analysis, IBM’s entry level Disk Series. This product competes with EMC AX4, Fujitsu Eternus 2000, HDS WMS and SMS, HP MSA 2000, NetApp FAS20000. Analysis consists of: Highlights Overview Product Architecture New Features RAS Features Connectivity … Continued
Overview of Announcements designed to deliver ‘Dynamic Infrastructure” to enable “Information Infrastructure.” Covers the DS8000, TSM and Cloud, SVC and IBM Services
Announcement Summary of IBM’s TSM 6
IBM announcement on Information Infrastructure
Overview of Announcement for Inserv hardware and model E200 midrange version of S400 and S800 arrays
Product analysis of Dell’s EqualLogic SAN PS5000 product line
IBM announcement on Frebruary 12, 2008 of two new DR550 models, new SAN Driector and Tape Library offerings for Small to Medium Sized Businesses SMB
Announcement analysis of Dell’s acquisition of EqualLogic
Product analysis of NetApp’s midrange FAS3000 multi-protocol series products
This document provides an overview and analysis of the hardware feature/functions of the EMC Symmetrix DMX-4 series that was announced in July 2007, with availability scheduled for August. Analysis of the DMX-4 Model 950 will be available on ESR for … Continued
Analysis of Sun Array, competing with EMC Clariion, HP EVA, IBM DS series and HDS AMS
Analysis of LSI 6998 Storage System Hardware Feature/Functions
IBM DS4800 Product Analysis
IBM DS4700 Product Analysis
IBM Announcement of TPC for Replication V3.3
Analysis of the SUN Array
Analysis of Sun / StorageTek array 3510
Review of SUN / StorageTek 3320
Overview of partnership announcement between 3Par and Incipient for SAN based virtualization
This document provides an overview and analsis of the Hewlett-Packard SureStore XP12000 Disk Array that was announced in September 2004. HP OEMs this technology from Hitachi Limited. With minor variations, it is the same product as the HDS TagmaStore USP … Continued
IBM Announcement of DS4000 EXP810 Model 81-DC, and DS4700 Models 70-DC and 72-DC, 4Gbps NEBS3 Compliance for Telco and HVEC
IBM System Storage DR550 and DR550 Express Product Analysis
IBM Announcement of System Storage DS4200 Express Model 7, and System Storage DS4000 EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit
Analysis of IBM DS6000 Storage System Hardware Feature/Functions
Analysis of the Dell OEM’d CX200 and CX400 from EMC
Announcement Review of 3PAR Utility Data Life Cycle Management
On Monday May 10 2010, EMC announced their new VPLEX system. VPLEX is a local and distributed storage virtualization platform, which leverages a clustering architecture.
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