Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000

Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage

Introducing the all-new Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage - a game-changer in the world of storage solutions! If you're tired of slow data transfer speeds and limited capacity, then buckle up because we're about to take a deep dive into this powerful storage system. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an IT professional, or simply someone seeking reliable and efficient storage for your business, the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 is here to revolutionise your data management experience. So, let's get ready to explore its features, benefits, and everything else that makes it stand out from the crowd. Get ready to say goodbye to sluggish performance and hello to lightning-fast data access with the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000!

With an impressive 99.9999% uptime using QLC flash and with a starting price of around £80,000, this is roughly 50% less than an equivalent TLC based flash storage system!  The Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 doesn’t scrimp on performance, capacity, or reliability.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Benefits

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage offers a range of benefits that can greatly enhance your storage capabilities. One of the primary advantages is its impressive performance. With high-speed data transfer rates and low latency, this flash storage solution allows for faster access to critical data, resulting in improved productivity and efficiency.

• Reduce rack space and achieve better energy efficiency compared to traditional flash arrays.
• Reduce cost with 4:1 storage efficiency guarantee.
• Unified data management support across different storage media and protocols, on-premises in the cloud
• Industry-leading security and anti-ransomware protection
• Multi-factor authentication and role-based access control. 
• Autonomous ransomware protection with pre-emptive detection against attacks.
• Simplify backup and recovery with built-in application-consistent data protection.
• Achieve business continuity and fast disaster recovery with zero data loss and zero downtime.

Another benefit of using the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage is its scalability. This system is designed to accommodate growing storage needs, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes. Whether you need to expand your storage capacity or add more advanced features, this flash storage solution can easily be scaled up or down to meet your requirements.

Furthermore, this flash storage solution provides cost savings over traditional spinning disk drives. By reducing power consumption and increasing energy efficiency, it helps lower operational costs while delivering superior performance.

The benefits of using the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage are clear: improved performance, scalability, reliability, data protection, and cost savings. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise looking to optimise your storage infrastructure, this powerful solution can help drive success in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

What is the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage?

It's a state-of-the-art storage solution designed that runs NetApp® ONTAP® software and is designed to meet the increasing demands of modern businesses. Built with cutting-edge technology, this flash storage system provides lightning-fast data access and exceptional performance.

The latest ONTAP release includes innovations that reduce the threats from cyber-attacks and simplify the management of your consolidated workloads:

• Automated protection from ransomware is even easier and stronger.
• Advanced QoS policies help to meet service level requirements.
• Enhanced performance monitoring and capacity management provide additional insights and resource allocation.

Scalability, capacity, and performance

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 offers an impressive combination of speed, capacity, and reliability. With its high-capacity NVMe flash architecture, it delivers blazingly fast read and write speeds, allowing you to handle large volumes of data effortlessly.  With a latency performance of around 2ms – 3ms means it’s 4-5x faster than hard disks with an IOPS performance of 800K from 24x NVMe QLC drives or 6,000 HDD!

Scale capacity with ease and eliminate data silos and data migrations. Combine performance flash, capacity flash, and hybrid storage—across SAN, NAS, and object storage—in a single cluster.

• Cluster 2-24 nodes (12 high-availability pairs).
• Manage massively scalable NAS containers of up to 20PB and 400 billion files with a single namespace.

One standout feature of the ThinkSystem DG7000 is its scalability. It can easily expand to accommodate growing data needs without sacrificing performance or efficiency. This means that as your business expands and your data requirements increase, you don't have to worry about outgrowing your storage solution.

• NAS Scale-out Maximum – 12 High Availability Pairs
• Maximum SSDs – 1,152
• Maximum Raw Capacity – 17.6PB
• Effective Maximum Memory Capacity 3,072GB

• SAN Scale-out Maximum – 6 High Availability Pairs
• Maximum SSDs – 576
• Maximum Raw Capacity – 8.8PB
• Effective Maximum Memory Capacity 1,536GB

Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Security / Monitoring

Another key aspect is its robust security measures. The Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 incorporates advanced encryption techniques to ensure that your sensitive data always remains secure. By protecting against unauthorised access, it gives you peace of mind knowing that your valuable information is safe from potential threats.

The software for Lenovo ThinkSystem DG Series delivers an all-encompassing suite of data security measures, bolstering the defence of your sensitive information whether it's stored on-site, in the cloud, or being transferred.

Its state-of-the-art anti-ransomware capabilities not only proactively protect your crucial data but also assist in efficient recovery post-attack, reducing the financial risks that could otherwise be catastrophic.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DG Series software allows businesses to maintain seamless data access, eliminating both data loss and system downtime. Through synchronous data replication, the software assures thorough protection for your entire system.

Ongoing monitoring and management are crucial in ensuring optimal performance of your Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage solution. Keep an eye on system health indicators using built-in tools like alerts and reporting dashboards provided by Lenovo’s management software.

Moreover, ONTAP® software provides a scalable and budget-friendly option for sustaining business operations. It allows for finely tuned replication of selected essential data, thus amplifying the robustness of your data resilience plans.

Energy Savings

In addition to speed and security, the Lenovo DG7000 also boasts excellent energy efficiency. Its optimised design minimises power consumption while maximising performance, resulting in cost savings for your organisation in terms of both electricity usage and cooling requirements.

• Save up to 95% of rack space and up to 85% of power and cooling cost over hybrid flash storage.
• Reduce cost with guaranteed storage efficiency.
• Realise even greater savings by tiering cold data to the cloud easily.

Conclusion

The Lenovo DG7000 Flash Storage is designed to meet the demands of modern data centres, providing high-speed access to critical data while ensuring data integrity and security. Its advanced features such as deduplication, compression, and encryption further enhance its value.

By utilising the ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage, businesses can experience improved application performance, reduced latency, increased scalability, and simplified management. This translates into enhanced productivity and operational efficiency for organisations across industries.

Whether you're running mission-critical applications or managing large amounts of data in a virtualised environment, the Lenovo DG7000 Flash Storage has got you covered. Its robust architecture combined with enterprise-grade reliability ensures that your valuable data always remains accessible.

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 Flash Storage is a powerful tool for businesses seeking a high-performance tier 1 storage solution. With its impressive features like scalability, security measures, and energy efficiency, it's poised to elevate your data management experience like never before!

If you want something smaller then the Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 might be a better fit.

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