Features: IBM has announced the System Storage DS3000 Series, new entry-level disk arrays featuring integrated management software designed to give small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as well as distributed large enterprise customers, to handle all their storage needs.
A key feature of the new DS3000 is the intuitive Storage Manager software, which comes standard on all configurations, and allows customers to set up and manage their data resources in six steps. The simple configuration, administration and management of the DS3000 is an important feature for SMBs, or remote offices of a large distributed enterprise, who may not have access to the IT expertise required to set up a storage network.
The DS3000 Series is comprised of the IBM System Storage DS3200 and the IBM System Storage DS3400. Both products offer an entry-level single controller model and a dual controller model to help maintain data-availability. The DS3200 system is a direct-attached storage solution that offers support for clustering and provides 3 Gbps SAS connection to the host. It is a flexible solution for IBM System x-servers and select third party servers. The DS3400 system, which can be direct attached or used in a SAN configuration, is designed to accommodate 4 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
The IBM System Storage DS3000 Series is available now in India.
Price: The IBM System Storage DS3200 will start at a list price of Rs.2,75,000/- and the DS3400 will start at a list price of Rs.3,00,000/-.