IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node 4939H49 User Manual
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4939H49
8068ch02-HW Intro.fm
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IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Introduction and Implementation Guide
Figure 2-12 IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node cabling internal SAS and external
It should be noted that the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node cable directly from top to
bottom down through its expansions including any additional external expansions.
bottom down through its expansions including any additional external expansions.
2.5 IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node components
The IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node is an integrated entry / midrange virtualization
RAID storage to support and interface with the IBM Flex System. It brings with it the following
benefits:
RAID storage to support and interface with the IBM Flex System. It brings with it the following
benefits:
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Single point of management for both server, network and internal storage and external
storage virtualized by the integrated IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node.
storage virtualized by the integrated IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node.
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Improved access to critical data by keeping data close to the servers by minimizing switch
and cable hops.
and cable hops.
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Provides virtual servers fast shared storage access to better enable dynamic workload
assignments.
assignments.
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Moved the control of the virtual server storage over to the server administrators rather
than in the hands of the SAN administrators.
than in the hands of the SAN administrators.
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Leverage the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis for lower solution costs eliminating the
need of external switches, cables, SFPs, fans, power supplies, for production
environments.
need of external switches, cables, SFPs, fans, power supplies, for production
environments.