IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 with software release 11.1 offers optional SSD caching
IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement ZG12-0039February 7, 2012
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| At a glance |
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IBM® XIV® Storage System Gen3 Model 114 for machine types 2810 and 2812 now offers optional IBM XIV SSD Caching.
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| Overview |
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IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 with software release 11.1 now includes support for optional IBM XIV SSD Caching. This new feature is designed to provide a performance boost for Gen3 systems with more cache capacity than existing DIMM RAM and the ability to serve up to 3x the performance for OLTP workloads. With SSD caching, Gen3 with software release 11.1 further strengthens its ability to provide consistent high performance and enterprise functionality, along with low total cost of ownership (TCO) and ease of use. The enhancements in this release is intended to enable:
- Obtain random read hit ratio and IOPS performance
- Benefit from the combination of SSD technology and unique XIV caching implementation
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| Key prerequisites |
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IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 Model 114 with IBM XIV Storage System Software Version 11.1.0, or later, installed.
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| Planned availability date |
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March 8, 2012
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| Description |
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IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 with software release 11.1 Model 114 now supports SSD as read cache.
The availability of SSD caching brings an additional performance boost to IBM XIV Storage System Gen3. With SSD caching, the Gen3 with software release 11.1 further strengthens its ability to provide consistent high performance and enterprise functionality for open system storage, along with low total cost of ownership (TCO) and ease of use.
- SSD caching increases the effective amount of read cache available to the system, with an emphasis on a read-cache for random I/O.
- Designated SSD drives on each module is intended to be up to 0.4 TB, providing increased performance with higher cache hits compared to disk drives.
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| Reference information |
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Refer to Hardware Announcement ZG11-0317, dated October 11, 2011.
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Description Machine Model numbers
IBM XIV SSD Caching 2810 114 1155
Feature
Description Machine Model numbers
IBM XIV SSD Caching 2812 114 1155
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| Publications |
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The following publications are shipped with this product:
Title Order number International Program License Agreement Z125-3301 Additional copies IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 Safety Notices GA32-0832 (standard - 29 languages) License Information document GC27-2216 IBM System Storage® XIV Storage System Gen3 Machine GC27-2268 type 2810 and 2812 Statement of Limited Warranty
Product publications can be viewed and downloaded online from the IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 Information Center at
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Limitations
- Maximum number of SSD drives per full system is fifteen
- If one module supports SSD caching, then all modules in the system must have SSD
- On module MES, if machine already has SSD, MES must have SSD
User group requirements
Code level 11.1.0 will support 3 TB and 2 TB drives.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Installation planning
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| Terms and conditions |
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Field installable feature
Yes
Warranty period
- Machine type 2810 -- 1 year
- Machine type 2812 -- 3 years
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Customer setup
No
Machine code
Same license terms and conditions as base machine
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| Pricing |
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All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries.
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