IBM Storage Deep Archive

An on-premises archival solution for long-term data retention and online backup

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Deploying IBM Storage Deep Archive on IBM Diamondback

Explore the advantages of on-premises deep archive data storage using IBM Storage Deep Archive on IBM Diamondback and 5U Top Rack, delivering up to 61 PB in a 19-inch rack footprint at up to 85% less TCO than public cloud solutions. 

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Easy deployment, install-and-go

IBM installation in your datacenter or co-location facility with no tuning required.
High capacity storage target

Standardized interface to tape utilizing the S3 Glacier storage classes for all supported object data on a scalable infrastructure.
Sustainable data archiving

Object storage energy consumption reduced by up to 97% with an 85% lower carbon footprint than comparable hard disk solutions.
Low cost on-premises storage

Up to 85% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than comparable cloud storage and 100% savings on recall and egress fees.

Configuration

Storage Deep Archive (Single library)

  • IBM Diamondback Tape Library
  • IBM Diamondback 5U Top Rack
  • IBM Storage Deep Archive with S3 interface and tape controller

Technical specifications:

  • Single Server
  • Up to 13.2 TB/hour
  • Up to 61PB Data storage
  • As low as 32.03 watts/PB (4 access points)
  • Up to 14 data access points

 

 

 

Storage Deep Archive (Multi-library)

  • Up to 2 IBM Diamondback Tape Libraries
  • IBM Diamondback 5U Top Rack
  • IBM Storage Deep Archive with S3 interface and tape controller 
  • Ethernet Switch for Management and Data

Technical specifications:

  • 4 Servers
  • Up to 123 PB Data storage
  • As low as 32.03 watts/PB (8 access points)
  • Up to 28 data access points

 

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