IBM Block Storage as a Service (STaaS)

On-premises IBM® Block Storage as a Service (STaaS) is a data storage resource that is offered to a customer through a subscription. STaaS helps you save you money by providing operating expenditure (OpEx) agility. You pay for the storage that you need, when you need it.

With the IBM Block STaaS offering, you can decide the performance tier level that fits your needs. You can choose the duration of the offering, how much storage capacity you would like, the connection type, and encryption option.

IBM offers three performance tiers of storage, and performance tiers are Tier 1 (highest), Tier 2, and Tier 3 (lowest performance). IBM or a certified Business Partner size, and configures this solution with some headroom for grow, installs it on customer and maintains, monitors and proactively supports the installation.

You can choose the Flexible IBM STaaS options that you want. This list provides some of your choices:
  • Three performance options
  • Connection type (Ethernet and Fibre Channel)
  • Encryption option
  • Contract term (1 - 5 years)
  • Initial capacity