At tHE HEArt of dAtA storAgE

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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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

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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 enter prise 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

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

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

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 indus try-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 SSD10 + 15k RPM HDD

High Endurance SSD

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

MetricsFocus 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

AL13PX02SM

MG03MG04

PX03SNTHNSNJ

MG03MG04

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)

SpecialFeaturesRead Write Read Write Idle Operating

2.5

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(6.4

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PX02SSFxxx 100, 200, 40030 SAS

12 Gbit/s 130,000 42,0001,100

4102.7 8.5

0–55

PX02SSB080 800 1,060 3.6 9.8PX02SMFxxx 200, 400, 800

10 SAS 12 Gbit/s 130,000 27,000

1,100410

2.7 8.5PX02SMB160 1,600 1,060 3.6 9.8PX03SNFxxx 200, 400, 800

1 SAS12 Gbit/s 130,000 26,000

1,100380

2.7 8.5PX03SNB160 1,600 1,060 3.6 9.8THNSNJ120 120

1 SATA 6 Gbit/s 75,000

10,000500

2801.0 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

LatencyAverage

(ms)

Ave. Seek Time Read / Write

(ms)

Buffer(MiB)

Data TransferRate (outer

track) (MB/s)

Power Consumption (W typ) Temp. Op.(degree C)

SpecialFeaturesIdle Operating

2.5

-in

ch

(6.4

cm

) 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 8.7AL13SX 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

-in

ch

(8.9

cm

)

MG03SCAxxx1,000, 2,000, 3,000

7,200 SAS 6 Gb / s 4.2 8.5/9.5 64

1557.5 11.4

4,000 165

MG03ACAxxx1,000, 2,000, 3,000

7,200 SATA 6 Gb / s 4.2 8.5/9.5 64

1557.5 11.4

4,000 165

MG04SCAxxx2,000

7,200 SAS 6 Gb / s 4.17 8.5/9.5 64

1726.2 9.03,000, 4,000 181

5,000 205

MG04ACAxxx2,000

7,200 SATA 6 Gb / s 4.17 8.5/9.5 64

1726.2 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

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