IBM V3700 disk array Rack (2U) purchased inexpensively from Mercateo

Easily managed and deployed system with embedded graphical user interface based on the IBM® Storwize® interface design - Experience rapid, flexible provisioning and simple configuration changes with internal virtualization and thin provisioning - Have continuous access to data with integrated nondisruptive migration - Protect data with sophisticated and integrated IBM FlashCopy® technology - Benefit from advanced functionality and reliability usually only found in more expensive systems - Features dual controllers with up to 180 TB of capacity and 8 GB of cache packaged in a compact, 2U 19-inch rack-mount enclosure - Scales up to 120 2.5-inch disk drives or 60 3.5-inch disk drives with four expansion units - Provides host attachment through 1 Gb iSCSI ports (standard), with support for 10 Gbps, Fibre Channel over Ethernet and 8 Gb Fibre Channel available as options - Helps reduce power consumption with energy-saving features Organizations of all sizes are faced with the challenge of managing massive volumes of increasingly valuable data. But storing this data can be costly, and extracting value from the data is becoming more and more difficult. IT organizations have limited resources but need to stay responsive to dynamic environments and act quickly to consolidate, simplify and optimize their IT infrastructures. The new IBM Storwize V3700 system provides a smarter solution that is affordable, easy to use and self-optimizing, enabling organizations to overcome these storage challenges. Storwize V3700, the most recent addition to the IBM Storwize family of disk systems, delivers efficient, entry-level configurations specifically designed to meet the needs of small and midsize businesses. Designed to provide organizations with the ability to consolidate and share data at an affordable price, Storwize V3700 offers advanced software capabilities usually found in more expensive systems.