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Gavin Cole Storage Consultant SEE Gavin.cole@sun

Gavin Cole Storage Consultant SEE Gavin.cole@sun.com. Entry & Mid-range Disk Array ­- Features & Benefits. Challenges for Today's IT. Dealing with data growth and capacity constraints with restrictive budgets

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  1. Gavin Cole Storage Consultant SEE Gavin.cole@sun.com Entry & Mid-range Disk Array ­- Features & Benefits

  2. Challenges for Today's IT • Dealing with data growth and capacity constraints with restrictive budgets • Low storage utilization from stranded server DAS storage leads to wasted space, duplicated functions, and inefficient data protection • Provisioning the right class of storage for the right application environment • Dealing with the complexities of managing storage • Dealing with rack space constraints • Reducing CAP-EX and OP-EX, improving business operations

  3. Emerging Applications • Distributed database applications including CRM, data warehousing/analytics, email – requiring low cost, horizontal scaling storage • Distribution, editing, and reception of content pushing content closer to the edge of the network • Digital content including broadcast, video on demand, multimedia, digital cinema • Web 2.0 applications and services enabling sharing, participation, and collaboration • High performance compute and grid environments

  4. Ideal fordatabase-drivenapplications Leader in price/performance Enterprise-classdata protectionon a budget Excels in HPTCenvironments Multi-tiered storage Replicationtarget Sun StorageTek™ Modular Line Solutions that provide streamlined management, flexiblity, & TCO Sun StorageTek™6540 array Sun StorageTek™6140 array Sun StorageTek™2500 arrays Affordable entry point within Modular family of arrays Support for variety of host interface options

  5. 2500 Overview

  6. 2500 Family Introduction • Cost effective external RAID solutions • flexible connectivity • Simple to implement and manage with intuitive management software • Application driven management • “Pay as you grow” scalability • Start small and grow up to 36 drives • Supports tiered storage within same enclosure • High access and nearline, optimize with right drive technology (e.g. SAS for OLTP, SATA for fixed content/reference)‏ • Solution of choice for small SAN and clustered topologies

  7. Introducing the StorageTek 2500 Series Released April Released April Q1FY08 ST2500 is a new series of storage arrays based on a new low-cost SAS/SATA disk subsystem providing consolidated RAID to FC, iSCSI, and SAS host interfaces * SATA support planned for Q1FY08

  8. Host Side Cabling FC Host Version Direct Host Connectivity Fabric SAN Connectivity Three servers with redundant I/O paths SAS Host Version Six servers with non redundant I/O paths -

  9. SAS Overview

  10. SAS Overview, continued

  11. SATA SAS FC SATA SAS FC Drive Performance Comparison • IOPS • Random, small-block transfers • OLTP, databases, Exchange • Majority of enterprise applications • Key drive-based performance enablers: • Seek time, latency, rotational velocity, command queuing, number of drives • Throughput • Sequential, large-block transfers • Video servers, rich media, seismic processing, HPC • Key drive-based performance enablers: • Data transfer rate, maximum I/O transfer size, command queuing

  12. ST2500 Capacity Expansion • When attaching enclosures, drive channels are configured as redundant pairs utilizing one connector from each controller and “top-down/ bottom-up” cabling. This helps ensure data access in the event of a path/channel or controller failure.

  13. 6x40 Overview

  14. Sun StorageTek 6x40 Array Application-Oriented Management More Responsive Applications Advanced Data Protection • Centralized management enables complete control • Pre-set profiles enable quick tuning • Designed to handle large data sets • Enables better application responsiveness • Protect from local, site, and even regional outages 14

  15. Sun StorageTek Midrange Storage System Wins Top Quality Award! 2005 • The Quality Awards identify and recognize products that have proven their quality and reliability in actual use. • Customers voted StorageTek Midrange arrays top choice, ahead of EMC, IBM, HP, NetApp and Dell. • When asked, “Would you buy this company's array again?” StorageTek FlexLine took the top spot at 86.4%, out-scoring all other arrays. StorageTek Wins Diogenes-Storage Magazine Best Midrange Array Award!

  16. SearchStorage.com Quality Awards 2006 Second year in the top rankings!

  17. High-quality, High-availability • 100% redundant I/O paths with auto-failover helps ensure against any application disruption • Non-disruptive controller firmware upgrades • Switched “SBOD” architecture enables pin-point control over back-end operations • Battery-backed cache provides data protection in the event of power failure • Chip-level RAID parity calculations help ensure continuous reliability of high performance RAID operations

  18. 6140 with 4 GB Cache 8 x 4Gb host/SAN port 4 GB cache Up to 6 expansion trays Up to 112 drives 120K IOPS ST6140Two Great Flavors • 6140 with 2 GB Cache • 4 x 4Gb host/SAN port • 2 GB cache • Up to 3 expansion trays • Up to 64 drives • 100K IOPS

  19. Economical replication and disaster recovery target for other StorageTek™ 6000 Family storage systems Value Savings

  20. Sun StorageTek 6540 Highlights • 8 4Gb FC host ports • 4, 8 or 16 GB cache • up to 224 disks • CSM-II Expansion Trays • SATA and FC drive intermix in same tray • Common Array Manager • Data SnapShot • Data Volume Copy • Data Replicator • Sun StorageTek 6540 • 1st 4Gb FC array in the market • Strong bandwidth and IOPs performance • Fits with throughput computing applications • Still the best performing box in its class • Excellent SPC-1 Benchmarks • RoHS compliance • CSM200 Expansion Trays • Full midrange data services

  21. 6540 Industry Leading Price/Performance • 575,000 dual-controller burst IOPS from cache • 86,000 sustained IOPS from disk • 1600 MB/s sustained throughput from disk • Modular design for affordable entry 21

  22. Common Storage Module (CSM-II)‏ • 16 Disk Enclosure • 2Gb, 4Gb Switched Loop FC ports • Selectable loop speed (not auto-sensing)‏ • SATA and FC drive intermix in same tray • All components are hot-swappable • RoHS compliant array • New Switched loop design • Support for multiple drive types • 2Gb FC: 146GB/10k & 300GB/10k • 4Gb FC: 73GB/15k, 146GB/15k & 300GB/15k • 3Gb SATA: 500GB & 750GB SATA-2 • Better RAS / Lower Latency • Maximum performance, availability and flexibility

  23. Switched ESM Path 1 Switched ESM Path 1 Switched ESM Path 2 Switched ESM Path 2 CSMII With Multiple, Not Single, Tenancy! Multiple point-to-point switched communications

  24. FC-AL 6540 w/ ATA & FC FC Controller SBOD CSM200 SBOD CSM200 SBOD CSM200 SBOD CSM200 6540 Control Module SBOD Multiple IOMs 6140 w/ ATA & FC SBOD CSM200 SBOD CSM200 SBOD CSM200 6140 Control Module Pick a FC Controller to make a 6140 Controller Tray 6140Single FC System Flexibility, Scalability, Manageability

  25. Common Features

  26. Heterogeneous Operating System Support

  27. ST6000 Systems Are Loaded With Features • Dynamic RAID Migration allows Users to painlessly change the RAID Level on a VDISK without requiring additional capacity. • Dynamic Capacity Expansion allows capacity to be easily added to existing VDISKS. • Dynamic Volume Expansion allows capacity to be easily added to existing Volumes/LUNs. • Dynamic Segment Sizing allows Users to easily change I/O segment sizes on a LUN anytime application requirements or environmental changes dictate a need. • HotScale allows drives & drive enclosures to be non-disruptively added to existing systems. • The Immediate LUN Availability code allows new disks to be accessible as soon as they are added to the system. • Dynamic Mode Switching enables non-destructive, changes between synchronous and asynchronous mirroring on a LUN-by-LUN basis.

  28. StorageTek Systems Are Loaded With Features • Recovery Guru • Dynamic RAID Reconfiguration • Dynamic Capacity Expansion • Dynamic Volume Expansion • Dynamic Segment Size • Dynamic Defragmentation • Delete a LUN in any order • Non- disruptive code changes • Performance Monitoring • SNMP event compatibility

  29. Save TimeUse Storage Profiles to quickly and predictably provision storage to precise application demands. Maximize PerformanceEasily and dynamically tune any attribute to exact application tolerances. Grow Without DisruptionDynamically scale the volume as the application needs dictate. Sun StorageTek™ Common Array Manager Centralized Management Utility • Easily manage many arrays • Deploy by application type (Storage Profiles)‏ • Up to 1024 volumes • RAID 0, 1+0, 1, 3, 5 • Dynamic expansion • Dynamic re-configuration

  30. Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Optimize System PerformanceQuickly visualize performance health, finely tune attributes to reach the optimal configuration for precise application needs. Performance Tracking Utility • Controller, volume and array statistics • Track IOPS performance • Track throughput (MB/s) performance • Track IO characteristics • Track write %, read %, cache hit % Reduce System DowntimePerformance degradation is often a precursor to component or system downtime, performance tracking enables predictive, preemptive maintenance.

  31. Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Optimize System OperationsEasily ensure the system is running with the latest patches. Link to Sun Download Center to easily download, install, and track patches as needed. Maximize System UptimeWherever you are in the world, quickly receive notification of any system health issue...quickly isolate and repair failed components. Automated Diagnostics • Set and track system alerts • Easily manage patch distribution • Embedded service diagnostics

  32. Storage Domains Simplifying Management with Storage Partitions • Match applications to storage class • Lower TCO by consolidating storage for heterogeneous hosts • Workloads co-exist harmoniously, with minimal sharing Host A Host B Host Group C StoragePartitionA StoragePartitionB StoragePartitionC LUN0 LUN0 LUN0 LUN1 LUN2 LUN3 LUN1 LUN2 Unmapped Volumes

  33. Application Profiles... Wizards that provide quick, consistent results every time Use 15 pre-tested profiles (e.g., Oracle, OLTP, HPC)‏ Customize existing profiles Create unique profiles Share profiles between storage systems View configuration details at any time Application-driven Profiles

  34. Let CAM do it all ... I will guide CAM ... I want to tell CAMwhat to do... Wizards to support both Experts and Generalists

  35. Sun StorageTek CAM Highlights

  36. Why Choose Sun Storage? • Systems approach • Integrated, tested systems reduce cost, complexity, and risk • Innovative technology • Providing a wealth of storage innovation by combining our own and partner technologies to increase service levels and simplify management • Investment protection • Product strategies and built-in upgradeability help maximize the value of your investment • Comprehensive storage portfolio • Feature-rich portfolio of platforms, infrastructure, software, and services to fit your data environment needs

  37. Gavin Cole Storage Consultant SEE Gavin.cole@sun.com Thank You !

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