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IBM System Storage DS6800

Enterprise-class storage in a small, scalable package



Feature Benefits
1600 MBps Performance and 330,000 IOps
  • Support for high throughput, transaction-oriented applications
Multipathing software
  • Sophisticated I/O load balancing across multiple paths to improve performance
Compact 3U size
  • Helps improve the space efficiency of your storage infrastructure
Eight drive connections
  • Supports up to 128 disk drives (with the attachment of seven expansion units)


  • Consolidate data storage into fewer devices to reduce complexity
Support for both Fibre Channel and FATA drives
  • Address both primary—tier 1—and secondary—tier 2—near-line requirements in a single device
Compatibility with a wide range of IBM and non-IBM systems
  • Simplify your IT infrastructure by supporting heterogeneous server environments with a single storage device
IBM Predictive Failure Analysis
  • Designed to allow the system to detect and proactively take corrective action before a component fails


  • Designed to increase storage reliability
IBM FlashCopy® functions
  • Backup data in the background while supporting near instantaneous access to information on both the source and target volumes
Compatible with IBM DS8000™ series and ESS storage systems
  • Implement a cost-effective multi-tiered storage approach for mirroring and backup


  • Support tiered Information Lifecycle Management strategies for data volume management
DS6000 Storage Manager software
  • Designed to offer centralized storage management


  • Web-based GUI for easy configuration and management


  • Manage key system settings and functions without disrupting data access
Call home capabilities
  • Automated system status, problem notification and remote service over telephone modem or internet network connection


  • Reduces the need for manual service call placement


  • Designed to expedite diagnosis and repair of a problem.
One year 24x7 same-day-response warranty
  • Eliminates the need for additional maintenance agreements during the warranty period


  • Covers parts and labor on both hardware and software


 
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