IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) software is delivered preinstalled on SVC Storage Engines so it is quickly ready for implementation once the engines are attached to the storage area network (SAN). SVC Storage Engines are based on proven IBM System x® server technology and are always deployed in redundant pairs, which are designed to deliver high availability.

Features

• Web-based storage administration from a single point of control simplifies management
• Move data among virtualized storage systems without disruption to applications
• 10 Gbps iSCSI server attachment supports high performance at lower cost
• IBM System Storage Easy Tier optimizes solid-state storage deployments simply and automatically
• Nondisruptive scalability from the smallest configuration to the largest
• Stretched configurations support high availability and data mobility between data centers
• Fresh new user interface based on IBM XIV systems helps speed deployments and improve productivity