What IBM DS8900F can do for your business

IBM® DS8900F is the next generation of enterprise data systems built with the most advanced POWER9™ processor technology. Designed for data intensive and mission-critical workloads, DS8900F adds next-level performance, data protection, resiliency and availability across your hybrid multicloud solutions through ultra-low latency, better than seven 9's availability, transparent cloud tiering and advanced data protection against malware and ransomware.
IBM DS8900F

Build with flexibility

Integrate seamlessly into your hybrid multicloud foundation to unlock the unmatched value for mission critical workloads

Deliver with confidence

Take advantage of the highest level of business uptime and meet the needs of critical business services workloads

Protect the future

Be assured that your data is always protected wherever it resides across your multicloud environment

Key features of the IBM DS8900F

  • Ultra-low application response times
  • Optimized for IBM z15 and IBM LinuxONE III by design
  • Advanced disaster recovery with 3 and 4 site replication
  • Safeguarded Copy for malware and ransomware protection
  • Transparent Cloud Tiering
  • IBM Copy Services Manager
  • Intelligent data placement across flash tiers
  • AI-driven management and proactive support
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“As cloud becomes pervasive, and mission-critical mainframe applications remain popular, these two technologies will need to inter-operate more often. Today’s announcement of a new mainframe-focused, hybrid cloud-enabled DS8900F product line shows that IBM endorses these trends and is providing market-leading solutions.”

Ray Lucchesi

President/Founder

Silverton Consulting

“The DS8000 family has been our preferred storage solution for our mission critical applications. The launch of the next generation DS8900F model with increased performance, plus improved security will make our system even more resilient for our multicloud environments.”

Ron Argent

CEO

Cognition Foundry

Which option is right for you?

  • IBM DS8910F Model 993

    For midrange organizations looking for powerful enterprise capabilities in a flexible rack mountable solution at the lowest entry cost

  • IBM DS8910F Model 994

    For midrange organizations looking to meet storage challenges with advanced functionality delivered as a single rack solution

  • IBM DS8950F Model 996

    For large organizations looking to consolidate all their mission-critical workloads for IBM Z, IBM LinuxONE and IBM Power Systems

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