Originally posted by: TonyPearson
The IBM Storwize V7000 was introduced last October, and has proven to be wildly successful. I saw two awesome reviews recently of the IBM Storwize V7000 disk system that I thought I would bring to your attention.
The first review is [IBM Storwize V7000] from Roger Howorth of ZDNet UK. Here are some quotes:
- "Under the hood, the Storwize V7000 is built from technologies originally developed for IBM's enterprise-class storage systems, so the V7000 benefits from a comprehensive set of high-end features that have been scaled down for mid-range buyers."
- "Initial configuration couldn't be simpler."
- "We really liked the layout and functionality of the GUI."
The second review is [IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System: Enterprise-class Function in a Midrange Storage Package] from Tony Palmer of Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). Here are some quotes:
- "Storwize V7000 is virtual storage that offers efficiency and flexibility through built-in SSD optimization and "thin provisioning" technologies while enabling users to virtualize and re-use existing disk systems..."
- "Storwize V7000 advanced functionality also enables non-disruptive migration of data from existing storage, simplifying implementation and minimizing disruption to users."
- "The Storwize V7000 graphical user interface is a browser-based, easy to navigate intuitive GUI."
- "ESG Lab found that getting started with the Storwize V7000 disk system was intuitive and straightforward."
- "Easy Tier increases the efficiency and simplicity of deploying SSD drives."
This is a great review, following the February ESG Report on [IBM Storwize V7000: Real-world Mixed Workload Performance in VMware Environments].
If you are looking for midrange storage with a nice set of enterprise-class features, consider the Storwize V7000!
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