IBM SONAS - Scale Out Network Attached Storage

The IBM SONAS is an enterprise class network-attach storage system designed to offer scale out performance, capacity and very high utilization rate. It is designed as a single global repository to manage multiple petabytes of storage and up to a billion files under single File System securely, efficiently. Its provides policy-driven file lifecycle management driven by a robust Policy Engine and automated storage tiering (disk and tape) for operational efficiency, ease of management and cost savings.

• Capacity21.6 petabytes

• FunctionalityUp to a billion files in a single file system and up to 256 file systems; Simplified management of petabytes of storage; Linear scaling of performance; Robust, automated tiered storage and lifecycle management; Backend Tape support for long term cost savings; Robust asynchronous replication for business continuity and disaster recovery; Leverage as a NAS gateway for IBM XIV Storage System

• Cloud-readyProvision and monitor usage by application, file, department or whatever makes sense to business; Includes ability to report usage and access patterns for chargeback