IBM’s TotalStorage FAStT EXP100 storage expansion unit takes center stage.
Designed for data archival, data reference, and near-line storage applications, IBM’s storage expansion unit permits the connection of serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) disk drives to the firm’s FAStT900 and FAStT600 storage servers. The unit is a rack-mountable enclosure that supports up to 14 of IBM’s FAStT 250 GB SATA disk drive modules, offering up to 3.5 terabytes of capacity per enclosure.
Combined with the FAStT900 storage server, this suite allows for configuration of RAID-protected storage systems of up to 56 TB or up to 28 TB with the FAStT600, IBM said. The unit, which will be available beginning December 19, includes support for AIX, Windows, NetWare, and Linux environments, as well as automatic functions such as dynamic volume expansion and dynamic capacity addition.
These functions allow unused storage to be brought online without stopping operations, according to the White Plains, NY-based company. A service-alert feature can automatically notify IBM if a problem occurs.
