Storwize at
a Glance
            


Why Storwize

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Financial Impact:
Imagine having 2-5X additional capacity with associated savings in capital, operational, maintenance and management resources.  That’s why a rapidly growing number of organizations worldwide are opting for the Storwize data compression solution. Operating with a lower cost storage infrastructure becomes feasible due to decreased storage sub-system I/O activity, less floor space, less support units (e.g., UPS), and lower power consumption. Storwize data compression reduces the capacity required for snapshots, database replicas, and the I/O activity needed to service them. And, you extend the lifecycle of your storage array by fully extending its capacity.
•   Operational effect:
With fewer storage arrays, there is less to service and manage. Storwize works within your existing infrastructure and reduces the need for additional new storage and IT resources for its installation. Complex ILM/HSM projects or the complications involved in data migration can often be side-stepped. Backup and restore cycles are shorter since there is a reduced amount of data.
•   Competitive advantage:
Performance is often measured by ‘on-the-fly’ response to a fast-changing business environment. The flexibility that Storwize adds to the storage infrastructure is an important factor in strengthening that performance. Because Storwize provides a much lower cost-benefit for additional storage capacity, it facilitates cost effective DRP deployments. Remote replication becomes more affordable because of reduced storage and bandwidth costs. Additionally, Storwize rejuvenates installed storage systems, enabling the introduction of new products and services using your existing storage hardware.
•   Environmental Benefits:
With the phenomenal data and hardware growth, power consumption has surfaced as the newest hot-button issue. Deployment of additional hardware in data centers to shoulder more and more storage is leading to dramatic increases in energy needs, leading to greater operational costs due to weight and floor space implications. To avoid the soaring costs of hardware and power, hardware containment is critical. Reducing the amount of data that needs to be stored in the first place can prevent surging costs. A data compression solution such as the STN-6000™ enables an organization to absorb additional data without additional hardware deployments, while addressing the ensuing power consumption challenges.