We're back with our series IBM Storage Rocks ๐ highlighting all of the great content, events, and announcements in IBM Storage. Enjoy our curated content to stay informed and in the loop!
๐ฃ Announcements & Highlights
@Mike Kieran showcases the enhanced IBM Storage Scale System 6000 which enables globally dispersed teams to collaborate on data regardless of protocol, location, or format in the blog IBM Scale System 6000 Triples Maximum Capacity to Address AI, HPC and Analytics Workloads at Scale
@Karen Medhat highlights the most valuable insights from the latest IBM Redbooks publication, IBM Fusion HCI as a Catalyst: Accelerating Growth in IBM watsonx in the blog Unlocking AI Innovation with IBM Fusion HCI and watsonx
@Sanjay Patel shares a recap from IBM Storage's presence at SC25 this week in the blog The Foundation of AI: Key Takeaways from IBM Storage's Domination at SC25
๐ IBM Champions Nominations for 2026 - Last call!
Nominations are open for the IBM Champions class of 2026 through November 21! Are you inspired by someone driving advocacy, sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, or leading communities with IBM technology? Now is the moment to recognize their impact (or your own)!
Why nominate? IBM Champions receive exclusive access to IBM products and engineering teams, VIP invites to flagship events, high-profile recognition, opportunities to expand their impact across our global network, and more.
For more info check out
@Christopher Vollmar's blog
IBM Champions Nominations for 2026 - Last call!
๐ IBM TechXchange 2026
๐ก๏ธIBM Storage Defender Product Release Updates
๐What's New in IBM Storage Protect for Cloud
The latest round of updates to IBM Storage Protect for Cloud underscores IBM's commitment to delivering comprehensive, enterprise-grade data protection across today's leading SaaS and cloud platforms. With new capabilities spanning Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Azure, this release focuses on strengthening flexibility, resilience, and governance for organizations managing complex hybrid environments. From advanced restore options and expanded app support to enhanced audit, monitoring, and redundancy features, these enhancements empower IT teams to better safeguard business-critical data, streamline compliance, and maintain continuity in an increasingly interconnected cloud landscape.
Read more in @Meghan Grable's blog Protect, Prioritize, and Power On: What's New in IBM Storage Protect for Cloud
๐IBM Storage Defender Copy Data Management 2.2.27 Enhancements
IBM Storage Defender CDM 2.2.27 continues to modernize, simplify, and automate data center copy management. This version features major enhancements that make copies available when and where you need them-without excess, and with enterprise-grade orchestration. It also brings holistic Dell PowerMax Platform Support.
Read more in
@Meghan Grable's blog
Unlocking New Possibilities: IBM Storage Defender Copy Data Management 2.2.27 Enhancements
๐IBM Storage Defender Ready Nodes
IBM Storage Ready Nodes now introduces Call Home Support Capability through TLS Electronic Service Agent (ESA), enhancing proactive system monitoring and support. Learn more in @DIEGO ANTONIO DIAZ TOPETE's blog Enabling Call Home Support for IBM Storage Defender Ready Nodes
๐Upcoming ATG Webinar Sessions:
๐ Accelerate with ATG: Redefining Resilience: IBM Copy Services Manager End of Year Review โ 12/2/25 at 12:00 PM ET
Invite your clients and come join the Advanced Technology Group and Expert Randy Blea, IBM Copy Services Manager Architect, to learn more about the new features that became available this year in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM)! This includes features from 6.3.14, 6.3.15 and 6.3.16. These new features include enhancements in security, improvements in DS8000 Safeguarded Copy and continued enhancements in the support for FlashSystems Policy Based Replication and Snapshot technologies. We'll also discuss what's been done with CSM for Cyber Resiliency and where we're headed. Register today!
๐ Accelerate with ATG: Forging Ahead - IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.1 Technical Update โ 12/9/25 at 12:00 PM ET
Join the Advanced Technology Group and Expert Byron Grossnickle for an in-depth look at the latest Non-Long Term Release of IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.1. This update introduces expanded snapshot and Safeguarded Copy capabilities, allowing for increased target capacity. We'll also highlight new enhancements to FlashSystem grid architecture and advancements in policy-based high availability. Register today!
๐ Accelerate with ATG: IBM Z Cyber Vault Update โ 12/11/25 at 12:00 PM ET
Join IBM's Advanced Technology Group and expert David Petersen for an in-depth look at the latest IBM Z Cyber Vault enhancements. Discover newly released features, practical deployment strategies, and real-world client success stories that demonstrate how Cyber Vault strengthens resilience against cyber threats. Register today!
๐New IBM Redbooks
๐IBM Storage DS8A00 Architecture and Implementation Guide: Updated for Release 10.1: This IBMยฎ Redbooksยฎ publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8A00 family. The book provides reference information to assist readers who need to plan for, install, and configure the DS8000 G10 systems. This edition applies to DS8000 G10 systems with Licensed Machine Code (LMC) 7.10.0 (bundle version 10.0.xxx.x), referred to as Release 10.0.
๐IBM Storage DS8000 Safeguarded Copy: Updated for DS8000 Release 10.1: This IBMยฎ Redpaperโข publication provides an in-depth overview of the IBM Storage DS8000ยฎ Safeguarded Copy function. Safeguarded Copy enables organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience by creating frequent, immutable, point-in-time backups of critical data-minimizing operational impact while optimizing resource utilization.
๐ฌ Trending Discussions
Check out these discussions in IBM Storage and share your expertise:
๐Recommended upgrade for FS7300? posted in the Global Storage Forum
๐FS5200 and PBR posted in IBM FlashSystem
๐If a new FS5045 is shipped at 9.1.0, is it possible to re-install with 8.7.0 to ensure Global Mirror with existing hardware can be used? posted in the Global Storage Forum
๐ Events
25 November | Amsterdam - IBM Storage User Group
2 December | ATG Webcast - Redefining Resilience: IBM Copy Services Manager End of Year Review
9 December | ATG Webcast - Forging Ahead - IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.1 Technical Update
11 December | ATG Webcast - IBM Z Cyber Vault Update
24 - 25 March 2026 | London, United Kingdom - Storage Strategy Event
๐ IBM Storage Corner
@Sanjay Patel shares key takeaways from IBM Storage's presence at Supercomputing 2025 this week in St. Louis, Missouri!
IBM's presence at SC25 was defined by award-winning innovation, a strong ecosystem vision, and a commitment to powering the next generation of supercomputing. The focus was squarely on enabling the AI Factory-the integrated infrastructure needed to transform raw data into AI-driven insights.
The conference's high energy kicked off early on Sunday, November 16th, during the all-day IBM Storage Scale User Group session. This pre-conference event saw approximately 300 industry experts gather to discuss strategy and innovation. The record attendance reflected the palpable enthusiasm around the latest features and the strategic positioning of IBM Storage Scale as a foundational component of the NVIDIA AI Data Platform (AIDP) reference design. Attendees spent the full day hearing about the product roadmap, customer insights, and the crucial role Scale plays in enabling the next generation of AI and HPC infrastructure.
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IBM TechXchange Community Team
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