Toshiba Cloud Storage Products 2014
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The document discusses cloud computing and data storage. It provides information on: - How cloud computing allows access to documents and data from anywhere using internet-connected devices. - The benefits of cloud computing for businesses, including reduced costs, flexibility, and simplified access to the latest technologies. - Some concerns around cloud computing including security, reliability, and assessing costs versus value. Choosing a provider with strong security practices is important. - Toshiba's role in powering cloud data centers through their enterprise storage devices like hard disk drives and solid state drives.
Toshiba Cloud Storage Products 2014
- 1. At The Heart of Data Storage
- 2. The way we work is changing The world of storage is changing rapidly; data is being created and shared at a phenomenal rate. From global institutions to small businesses and individual consumers, data storage needs are growing, as is the desire to readily access data regardless of device or location. Advances in virtualization, cloud computing, IT as a service and big data are driving value and competitive advantages. Cloud-computing storage technology has significantly improved enter- prise operations, with adoption rates soaring as the technology matures. As a result, the “cloud” is fast becoming the biggest buzzword of the digital age. Until recently, employees needing access to computing services used to spend hours sitting behind an assigned desk on company premises, using a company PC. But now they can access those services while being out making customer visits, attending conferences, or simply working from home. Business has become truly mobile. When workers are out of the office, they have more choices than ever for the applications and devices that they use for business. They can use smartphones, tablets and notebooks for work and access internet-based applications and information that live “in the cloud”. INTRODUCTION: THE CLOUD These days, everyone’s head is in the cloud Location is no longer a barrier to productivity as cloud computing allows you to access docu- ments from almost anywhere, using almost any device, via a web browser. Documents can be accessed, edited, printed or simply stored for future use. Cloud computing is changing the way we use computers at home and increasingly, for work, too — but the hype this technology trend has generated along the way can be overwhelming. That puts business leaders in a tricky spot. In economically challenging times, they can’t afford to ignore the promise of the business benefits that can be delivered by cloud computing.
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- 4. What is the cloud anyway? In simple terms, the cloud is a collection of computing functions that are hosted off-site (hence the “cloud”), provided as a service and accessed over the internet, making it accessible anytime, anywhere, from any device with an internet connection. These functions typically include externally hosted technology services, ranging from full enterprise application suites to raw processing power and storage capacity. What all these services have in common is that customers pay to access them via the internet and only pay for what they use — typically calculated on a per-user (software), per-hour (server) or per-gigabyte (storage) basis. The variety of computing services that now exist in the cloud is already vast and growing every day. THE CLOUD EXPLAINED
- 5. For businesses, the impact of cloud computing is the transformation of corporate IT from the mysterious domain of in-house specialists to a utility service that is supplied by a third-party provider. In other words, it becomes a “utility”. There are many benefits to this approach, which include: But why does the cloud matter? Elimination of the upfront costs of techno- logy, as only the needed IT resources are paid for. Often on a pay-as-you-go basis. Reduced reliance on in-house IT systems, which can be costly and time-consuming to maintain. Delegation of data security to a trusted provider possessing the expertise for applying the most stringent measures available. Greater flexibility and productivity, because vital applications can be accessed from anywhere via a web browser. Simplified access to the latest products and technologies available without the need to update the software on a fleet of computers. Greater level of document security than many companies are capable of achieving in-house. THE CLOUD: BENEFITS
- 6. Concerned about Cloud security? More than half of EU businesses and consu- mers use some kind of cloud services, but full adoption of the cloud model is still far away, hindered by a diverse number of bottlenecks and barriers. When selecting a “cloud provi- der”, a business should focus on three key issues: security, reliability and cost vs. value. Cloud solutions can often save business money in the short term, but long term savings may depend on the company’s unique needs. Cloud storage provides an ideal solution for large volumes of data. But it can also present businesses with a number of challenges when it comes to data-privacy compliance. For cur- rent and prospective cloud customers, privacy and security are the biggest concerns, and they also constitute the most significant barrier to adoption. Companies have a duty to protect their or- ganisation’s and their customer’s sensitive, bu- siness-critical data. If they decide to place that data in the hands of a third party, they need to be 100% confident that the provider will deli- ver robust user-access controls, encrypt data in transit and protect it against viruses and hackers. There are now many ways to ensure that your data remains accessible and secure at all times. In most cases, the benefits far outweigh the risks for small business owners, but in order to maintain the integrity of busi- ness data, it is critical to choose a provider with the processes and technologies needed to safeguard data stored in the cloud. THE CLOUD: Issues
- 7. Data storage – the lifeblood of the cloud Reliable data storage is the lifeblood of any enterprise. Toshiba, the most experienced and trusted storage manufacturer, is powering the cloud by offering the largest portfolio of industry-leading enterprise storage devices for cloud datacentres. From high-capacity hard-disk drives (HDDs) to high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), Toshiba enterprise drives can be found in the world’s most de- manding datacentres. Today, the majority of digital data is still stored on HDDs, which are the foundation of nearly all datacentres and are one of their most reli able hardware components. However SSDs now also offer compelling advantages, such as lower energy consumption and faster data-access times. There is no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to the cloud. Businesses will need to carefully assess their storage needs and choose the storage solutions that are best for them. Is high capacity, reliability or faster data access the top priority? With Toshiba’s tiered storage model, you can ensure that you will get the right mix of reliability, capacity, cost and enterprise features. When choosing an enterprise SSD for example, you need to be aware of the different endurance class levels available. Not all low-cost, multi- level cell (MLC), flash-based SSDs are created equal. When you decide to house your data at a datacentre outfitted with Toshiba SSDs, you can be assured that you are making the right choice – Toshiba invented NAND and has there- fore industry-leading expertise and know-how. THE CLOUD: POwered by Toshiba ≤ 7,200 RPM HDD Enterprise Read Intensive SSD 7,200 RPM HDD Enterprise Mainstream SSD 10 + 15k RPM HDD High Endurance SSD
- 8. Tier 0 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 SSD Mission Critical Mission Critical Business Critical Cold/Archive Storage Features Low latency, highest performance, small amount of data, greatest reliability, I/O and performance consolidation Mix of performance, capacity and availability Lower performance, lower cost, larger capacity Lowest cost for largest capacity Usage Mission-Critical data, financial information, log and journal files, paging files, metadata or index files, VM- and VDI-linked clones Mission-Critical active files, email, web, databases, tables, audio video, VM and VDI, hosting, big data, big bandwidth Home directories, data warehouse, data mining, backup, big data, big bandwidth For data not required on a daily basis. Offline archive, disaster recovery, data transfer, long-term data retention at low-cost, energy usage, backup Profile Active data Primarily active data Mix of archive and idle data Primarily idle or inactive data Metrics Focus on highest performance, IOPS and latency, cost per IOPS, low power consumption, silent Focus on high data throughput, IOPS, bandwidth and capacity, cost per IOPS, great reliability and superior performance Focus on bandwidth and capacity, low cost per high-density capacity, optimised power efficiency Focus on highest capacity and some bandwidth, efficient performance, cost effective, power management features Products Enterprise SSD (SAS) Enterprise HDD 15krpm/10krpm (SAS) Enterprise SSD (SAS) SAS HDD, SATA HDD, Enterprise SSD (SAS, SATA) SATA HDD Toshiba Core Products PX02SS MKxx01GRRB AL13 PX02SM MG03 MG04 PX03SN THNSNJ MG03 MG04
- 9. THE CLOUD: PRODUCTS Enterprise SSds Enterprise HdDs Series Model Capacity (GB)* DWPD Interface Performance Random (IOPS) Performance Sequential (MiB/s) Power Consumption (W typ) Temp. Op. (degree C) Special FeaturesRead Write Read Write Idle Operating 2.5-inch(6.4cm) PX02SSFxxx 100, 200, 400 30 SAS 12 Gbit/s 130,000 42,000 1,100 410 2.7 8.5 0–55 PX02SSB080 800 1,060 3.6 9.8 PX02SMFxxx 200, 400, 800 10 SAS 12 Gbit/s 130,000 27,000 1,100 410 2.7 8.5 PX02SMB160 1,600 1,060 3.6 9.8 PX03SNFxxx 200, 400, 800 1 SAS 12 Gbit/s 130,000 26,000 1,100 380 2.7 8.5 PX03SNB160 1,600 1,060 3.6 9.8 THNSNJ120 120 1 SATA 6 Gbit/s 75,000 10,000 500 280 1.0 4.5 THNSNJxxx 240, 480 12,000 400 * One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, accessible capacity may be less and actual capacity depends on the operating enviroment and formatting. ** Product specifications are all subject to change without notice. High Performance and large capacity Series Model Capacity (GB)* rpm Interface Latency Average (ms) Ave. Seek Time Read / Write (ms) Buffer (MiB) Data Transfer Rate (outer track) (MB/s) Power Consumption (W typ) Temp. Op. (degree C) Special FeaturesIdle Operating 2.5-inch (6.4cm) MKxx01GRRB 147 15,000 SAS 6 Gb / s 2.0 2.7/3.0 32 211 4.3 8.3 5–55 300 4.5 8.7 AL13SX 300, 450, 600 15,000 SAS 6 Gb / s 2.0 2.7/2.95 64 243 5.8 9.0 AL13SEBxxx 300, 450, 600, 900 10,500 SAS 6 Gb / s 2.9 3.7/4.1 64 195 4.7 9.2 3.5-inch (8.9cm) MG03SCAxxx 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 7,200 SAS 6 Gb / s 4.2 8.5/9.5 64 155 7.5 11.4 4,000 165 MG03ACAxxx 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 7,200 SATA 6 Gb / s 4.2 8.5/9.5 64 155 7.5 11.4 4,000 165 MG04SCAxxx 2,000 7,200 SAS 6 Gb / s 4.17 8.5/9.5 64 172 6.2 9.03,000, 4,000 181 5,000 205 MG04ACAxxx 2,000 7,200 SATA 6 Gb / s 4.17 8.5/9.5 64 172 6.2 9.03,000, 4,000 181 5,000 205 HIGHEST PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 24x7 Availability Noise Reduction Low Power ConsumptionSanitize Instant Erase (SIE) Self-Encrypting-Drive
- 10. For further information on Toshiba storage products and solutions and local sales information, please visit: www.storage.toshiba.eu Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH Storage Products Division Hansaallee 181 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Tel: +49 (0) 211 5296-0 Fax: +49 (0) 211 5296-470 Your local contact Issue 2014 | 02