IBM’s Impressive All Flash Storage for Cognitive Computing

Most companies have been looking to update their systems to get access to real time data that can aid in better and easier decision making. In April 2016 IBM released Flash System A 9000, which is an all flash component. With its predecessor A 9000R, the two systems are the introductory products from IBM in all flash storage made for cognitive computing. A 9000 is a rack based Flash System array integrating low cost FlashCore technology along with scale friendly architecture, which is easy to extend.

How would it help?

Focusing on enterprises and service providers, IBM has developed A 9000 to handle real time data analysis and automated decision-making. Flash is useful for real time big scale IT needs. IBM’s Spectrum Accelerator software has been employed with the FlashCore hardware for hassle free management and effortless expansion. FlashCore, IBM’s trademark flash component, is integrated in the boards in place of pre-existing SSDs.

What would you get?

The features of data compression and deduplication have been added in the storage system. By analyzing an organization’s usage trends, A 9000 can transfer data between arrays without hampering operations thanks to its Hyper-Scale Mobility. The system is apt for small to medium sized enterprises for cloud storage and hyper-scale. Using its management software, administrators can operate over 100 devices from a single user interface. The flash storage system can even adjust itself automatically when users put on additional storage.