IBM System Storage DS-RSM Model RS2 With Enhanced Processor and Memory

IBM System Storage DS-RSM Model RS2 is designed with enhanced processor and memory technology for increased service and support capability.

DS-RSM is designed to help manage problem reporting and analyze alert notifications for IBM’s midrange disk storage subsystems. The DS-RSM Model RS2 (1818-RS2) contains more advanced processor and memory technology for enhanced processing capabilities. The DS-RSM Model RS2 can attach to the LAN and collects alerts from IBM midrange disk systems within the data center and expedite forwarding of the alerts to an IBM service support center.

Additionally, the DS-RSM Model RS2 is designed to enable:

• IBM to establish communication with the attached supported storage systems
• Faster response time on processing alerts
• The ability to transfer detailed information to assist error analysis
• Enhanced problem resolution

The DS-RSM can help improve and facilitate service and support for DS5000 series disk storage system. Additionally, IBM recommends that each data center with a DS5000 employed, install at least one DS-RSM that will be operational with all of the DS5000/DS4000/DS3000 controllers located at the site. Each DS-RSM unit has the capability to manage up to 50 DS5000/DS4000/DS3000 storage systems.

Key prerequisites

• DS-RSM is compatible with the following System Storage midrange disk systems: DS3000 series, DS4000 series, DS5000 series
• IBM recommends that data centers with DS5000 series employed, install a minimum of one DS-RSM to be operational with all DS5000/DS4000/DS3000 controllers at the site.

Planned availability date: September 4, 2009

List price: $6,800