IBM intros new storage offerings

Mumbai: IBM announced the introduction of new storage systems to address the information infrastructure needs of its clients, including availability of the newest model of its high-end storage array for enterprise clients.

IBM is introducing the System Storage DS870. The DS8700 includes new dual IBM POWER6-based controllers, a new internal fabric interconnect, and upgraded device adapters that deliver a performance improvement of up to over 150 percent, compared to the most powerful previous model. This enhances the DS8700's ability to support the most demanding business applications and business analytics requirements.

The System Storage DS8700 enables clients to non-disruptively upgrade from base models to the most advanced models, allowing organizations to grow their systems as requirements increase without purchasing brand new systems. In addition to this flexible and scalable design, the DS8700 also allows clients to benefit from the investments they made in prior generations. For instance, the DS8700 offers full interoperability with the prior model's hard drives, drive enclosures, tools, scripts, and copy services. The new System Storage DS8700 is also more energy efficient, offering more than a 50 percent increase in IOPS/Watt than the previous DS8300 models.