Outline
 Storage Trends
 Lenovo Windows Storage Server Offering
 Windows Storage Server 2012 Benefits
 ThinkServer Value
 Recommended Configurations
 Summary
 Next Step
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Storage Trends
 Virtualization & Cloud
drive storage growth
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Cost of disk continues to decline
YoY, through FY15 however
capacity growth outpaces decline
in cost/gb. Storage is the largest
capex component of customer’s
infrastructure costs.
 Cost drives customers
towards file based
storage
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Storage Capacity (PB) CAGR: 45%
Ent. Storage Systems, CAGR:
47%
File vs. Block Based Storage
Fibre channel continues to grow
with existing applications.
However, majority of new
deployments are on file based
storage.
Block based, CAGR: 30%
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Direct HDD, CAGR:
42%
File Based, CAGR: 60%
Revenue ($B) CAGR: 5%
Hardware & OS, CAGR: 4%
Mgmt. Software, CAGR: 7%
Lenovo Windows Storage Server 2012 Offering
 ThinkServers plus the Windows Storage Server operating
system create a data storage solution that delivers:
– Performance, reliability & value of the Lenovo RD330 &
RD430 platforms;
– with advanced storage features, seamless integration
into IT environments, & familiar Windows management
 Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard ROK
 Three Recommended ThinkServer Configurations
– Small, Medium and Large
 Tested & Validated Recommended Configurations
 Windows Storage Server 2012 ThinkServer Solution Guide
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ROK +
ThinkServer
RD430
ThinkServer
RD330
Windows Storage Server Benefits
Performance
& Costefficient
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Management
• Scalable management with System Center
• Server manager - manages the entire storage subsystem
• Remote management & power scripting
Secure &
Protected
Data
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Data Deduplication
SMB Multichannel & NIC teaming
Offloaded Data Transfers (ODX)
Application storage support through SMB 3.0
SMB 3.0 Encrytion
Anti-Virus ISV support
BitLocker Drive Encrytion
NTFS Online Scan & Repair
Efficient Storage Through Data Deduplication
VHD Library
Software Deployment Share
General File Share
User Home Folder (MyDocs)
0%
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Deduplication Savings
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Benefits of Data Deduplication
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Integrated Management Experience
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Windows Server Manager
All storage tools now integrated into a single interface
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SMB 3.0
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SMB 3.0 vs. Direct Attached Storage
Top-to-bottom performance
analysis and tuning
 SMB server optimization
 New tracing instrumentation to identify bottlenecks
 Substantial refactoring of the SMB 2 client
Nearly 100% of DAS
transactional performance!
 Identical servers and storage tested
 1Gbps Ethernet vs. 4 Gbps Fibre Channel
 28 x 10K RPM Hard Disk Drives
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Secure Windows Server Storage
Flexible Anti-Virus Support
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Transport Security
 SMB 3.0 Encryption
 Enabling SMB 3.0 encryption is as easy as checking a check box
Disk Security
 BitLocker Drive Encryption – robust data protection
Application Level Security
 Active Directory Rights Management Services ( AD RMS )
- File Encryption *
 Dynamic Access Control – (Claims-Based Identity and Access)
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*Note: Requires an AD RMS Server be in the same domain as the storage server
ThinkServer RD430 / RD330 Choices
Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard ROK
A New Choice in Value Rack Servers
Highly scalable and efficient 2P2U/2P1U
servers at attractive prices. Perfect choices to
build IT infrastructure that’s both affordable
and easy to maintain.
Performance for a Variety of Segments
Ideal for retail, education, professional services,
healthcare, and manufacturing customers who
are looking for powerful, high-storage capacity
servers at affordable prices.
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ThinkServer Built-in Value
Extensive Built-in Features at Attractive Prices
Outstanding Value
Workhorse performance
• Latest Intel Xeon® E5-2400 technology
• Flexible choices of system
configurations
Pays You Back
Save on power, cooling and space
Highly serviceable design
• Power efficient system design
• Lenovo Smart Grid technology
• Industry-standard management
interfaces and protocols
• Intelligent diagnostics
• Common parts across platforms for
easy upgrades
• 4-hour, 24/7 rapid service choices
• Extensive hot swap components for
easy serviceability
Easy server management
‘Think Reliability’
• ‘Spread core’ architecture
• Sophisticated cooling segments
• Built-in redundancy
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Enterprise Serviceability
• Tool-less and modular system
• Built-in management utilities
• Fits into hybrid environments
ThinkServer RD430 / RD330 Key Specs
RD430
RD330
Chassis
2P2U Rack mountable
2P1U Rack mountable
CPU
2xIntel E5-2400 CPU, up to 95W
2xIntel E5-2400 CPU, up to 95W
Memory
12x DIMM (192GB Max), 1 CPU supports 6 DIMM (2DPC)
12x DIMM (192GB Max), 1 CPU supports 6 DIMM (2DPC)
Storage Controller
RAID
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ThinkServer RAID300 OB SW (RAID 0/1/10) w/ Upgrade KEY (RAID 5/50), support 3Gb/s SATA/SAS/SSD HDD
ThinkServer RAID500 adapter (RAID 0/1/10) w/ Upgrade KEY (RAID 5/50), support 6Gb/s SATA/SAS/SSD HDD
ThinkServer RAID700 adapter (RAID 0/1/10/5/6/50/60) w/ Battery, support 6Gb/s SATA/SAS/SSD HDD
HDD Bays
8x or12x 3.5” HS HDD Bays
8x or 16x 2.5” HS HDD Bays
4x 3.5” HS HDD Bays
6x 2.5” HS HDD Bays
NIC
2x1Gb integrated + Dedicated or shared MGMT port
2x1Gb integrated + Dedicated or shared MGMT port
Cooling
4 Hot-swap fans
6 non hot-swap fans
PCI-E
1 CPU: 1x PCIe*16/2x PCIe *8
2 CPU: 1x PCIe*16/4x PCIe *8
RAID500/700 will populate the PCIEx16 slot
1x PCIe *16/1x PCIe*8
RAID500/700 will populate one PCIE slot
Diagnostics
Intelligent Diagnostics Panel/Intelligent Diagnostics Premium (optional)
Intelligent Diagnostics Panel
Management
ThinkServer Management Module (iBMC)
ThinkServer Management Module Premium (iKVM)
ThinkServer Management Module (iBMC)
ThinkServer Management Module Premium (iKVM)
Power Supply
1+1 800W Redundant PSU, 80+ Gold
1+1 550W Redundant PSU, 80+ Gold
ThinkServer RD330 Small Configuration
Small Configuration
Base
Processor
Memory
HDD x4
RAID
RAID Battery Back Up
Power Supply
ThinkServer Mgmt. Module
Software
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Description
ThinkServer RD330
Intel Xeon E5-2407
4GB
2TB HS 3.5
RAID 700 Adapter
RAID 700 BBU
550W PSU
TMM PREM
Microsoft Windows Storage
Server 2012 Standard ROK
ThinkServer RD430 Medium Configuration
Medium Configuration
Base
Processor
Memory
HDD x 8
RAID
RAID Battery Back Up
Power Supply
ThinkServer Mgmt. Module
Ethernet Card
Software
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Description
ThinkServer RD430
Intel Xeon E5-2420
8GB
2TB HS 3.5
RAID 700 Adapter
RAID 700 BBU
800W PSU
TMM PREM
GIGABIT ET
Microsoft Windows Storage
Server 2012 Standard ROK
ThinkServer RD430 Large Configuration
Large Configuration
Base
Processor (2)
Memory
HDD x 12
RAID
RAID Battery Back Up
Power Supply (2)
ThinkServer Mgmt. Module
Ethernet Card
Software
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Description
ThinkServer RD430
Intel Xeon E5-2420
32GB
600 GB HS 3.5 15K
RAID 700 Adapter
RAID 700 BBU
800W PSU
TMM PREM
10Gbps Ethernet
Microsoft Windows Storage
Server 2012 Standard ROK
Summary
 ThinkServer Value
 Excellent Economics for Shared Storage
 Simplified Deployment & Management
ROK +
ThinkServer RD430
ThinkServer RD330
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Next Step
 Review Windows Storage Server 2012
ThinkServer Solution Guide
 Work with Lenovo to Tailor Your NAS
Solution
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