IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes are a simple, flexible and cost effective way to deploy IBM storage software on validated and optimized industry standard hardware with both software and hardware support from a single vendor. IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes are designed to be simple all the way from initial purchase and deployment to the ongoing management and scalability of the system. First, choose the IBM Storage software you want to deploy. Currently, there are three software options, IBM Cloud Object Storage, IBM Storage Ceph, and IBM Storage Defender.

Once the software option is chosen, the next step is to choose the IBM Storage Ceph Ready Node devices required and the quantity or number of nodes. Each software option supports different amounts and different types of IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes. Each software section will provide information to help you choose the optimal configuration for your requirements.

After you select your configuration, then work with your IBM Business partner or IBM Representative to purchase and deploy your IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes and the corresponding IBM Storage software. Once the storage solution is purchased, download the installation instructions with the software license that is provided to install the IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes with the software component. IBM Storage Ceph Ready Nodes will be shipped directly to you from IBM and you may install them into your environment yourself or optionally have them installed with the help of IBM or your Business Partner.