IBM Storwize V7000, Introduction And Implementation Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM Flex Systems and IBM PureSystems offerings
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1.2.2 Components
The IBM PureFlex System offerings comprise of the following components as illustrated in
Figure 1-3. With these components pre-configured, pre-integrated infrastructure systems with
compute, storage, networking, physical and virtual management, and entry cloud
management with integrated expertise are delivered by the IBM PureFlex System.
Figure 1-3 IBM PureFlex System Building Bocks
Storage components
The storage capabilities of IBM Flex System allows you to gain advanced functionality with
storage nodes in your system while taking advantage of your existing storage infrastructure
through advanced virtualization. For early versions of the IBM Flex System, the only
integrated storage was the IBM Storwize V7000 that was external to the IBM Flex System
Enterprise Chassis. With the introduction of IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node, storage
is provided internally from the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Simplified management
The IBM Flex System simplifies storage administration with a single user interface for all your
storage with a management console that is integrated with the comprehensive management
system. These management and storage capabilities allow you to virtualize third-party
storage with non-disruptive migration of the current storage infrastructure. You can also take
advantage of intelligent tiering so you can balance performance and cost for your storage
needs. The solution also supports local and remote replication and snapshots for flexible
business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.