IBM Storwize V3700
Replication over IP with Bridgeworks and 800GB SSD option
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on October 14, 2013 at 2:57 pmIBM Storwize V3700 offers the following functions and options:
- Remote mirroring over IP (Ethernet) communication links: The function is supported using Ethernet communication links. Storwize V3700 IP replication uses Bridgeworks SANSlide technology to optimize network bandwidth and utilization, enabling the use of lower speed and lower cost networking infrastructure for data replication.
- Data migration using SAS connectivity: Data migration support is standard on all Storwize V3700 systems and this function can now be performed using SAS connectivity to help you easily and nondisruptively migrate data from System Storage DS3200 and DS3500 systems onto Storwize V3700.
- 800GB 6GB SAS 2.5-inch SSD: This dual-port and hot-swappable drive offers a higher capacity option for high-performance environments.
Key prerequisites
Storwize V3700 licensed machine code level 6.4.1, or later, is required for the 800GB SSD. Licensed machine code level 7.2, or later, is required for all other items in this announcement.
Planned availability date
- November 29, 2013: Storwize V3700 licensed machine code level 7.2
- December 6, 2013: 800GB SSD