The Fujitsu second generation of ETERNUS DX disk storage systems, ETERNUS DX S2, are ‘The Flexible Data Safe’ for Dynamic Infrastructures. Enterprise-proven capabilities protect data assets across all types of IT infrastructure. Redundant components, RAID protection and build-in data protection provide the highest system reliability to ensure business continuity is maintained. ETERNUS DX S2 models are comprehensive disk storage platforms with superior scalability to address the demands of intensive data growth and highest performance. Free choice of modular disk storage and state-of-the-art connectivity across the entire model range delivers maximum configuration flexibility allowing choice in performance and TCO. The unified ETERNUS SF storage management software enables single point administration, easy data protection and efficient operation across the entire ETERNUS DX range. In virtualized IT environments in particular,ETERNUS SF perfectly integrates the powerful ETERNUS DX disk storage with minimal administration effort.

The ETERNUS DX8700 S2 enterprise disk storage system, with Intel Xeon processors is purpose-built for large enterprises. Enterprises are no longer forced to anticipate future capacity demand levels and to select a specific high-end model with limited data-capacity range. The unique modular architecture offers flexibly scaling according to business needs. With minimum initial costs customers can start with a two controller module system and four drive enclosures. Maximum performance with up to 128 front-end host ports can be obtained by scaling up to eight controller modules. FC, FCoE and iSCSI host interfaces can operate in mixed configurations. Software license pricing is based on the number of controllers used only. This transparent licensing model allows gradual capacity upgrading to the maximum drive count without resulting in capacity based price increases. Fujitsu’s Flexible Data Management concept enables a higher level of automation for storage tiering, including support for SAS, Nearline SAS and SSD drives that ensure optimum service levels while reducing the overall total cost of storage. System robustness based on redundant components and local data copy options ensure high availability for today’s non-stop business. Multiple remote replication options protect all valuable data assets against site outages.

With ETERNUS DX8700 S2, customers can start with just two controller modules (CM) and four drive enclosures (DE) and then scale up to eight CM and 3,072 disk drives. This eliminates unproductive investments and minimizes initial costs. A new high density form factor means all modules can easily be arranged into standard 19 inch racks. The ETERNUS DX family concept also enables the reuse of fully compatible drive enclosures from other family members, allowing easy consolidation of current storage environments into one large system.

Adding to this new dimension in flexibility is a completely transparent license model, which makes it easier to match customer needs as they enhance disk storage capacity over the years. Functional licenses for ETERNUS DX8700 S2 are not linked to capacity, which eliminates unpleasant surprises. Customers can now start as small as they like, making it easy to grow their storage capacity without hidden costs.

The flexible balance of performance and capacity as well as the ability to limit operational costs are further improvements with ETERNUS DX8700 S2. High degrees of automation are delivered by Fujitsu's Flexible Data Management concept. This includes automated storage tiering. The flexible mix of disk types provides a dynamic environment which can always adjust to the optimum service levels in line with fast changing requirements.

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