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products & innovations

R & M UPGRADES R & MINTELIPHY SYSTEM FOR NETSCALE

R & M is introducing its new R & MinteliPhy system for Netscale . The next generation of automated infrastructure management ( AIM ) for the world ’ s highest density fibre solutions now runs in continuous self-testing mode to automate system health checks . Netscale combined with R & MinteliPhy ensures up to date key information is always available , supporting infrastructure managers ’ decision making and helping avoid risks .
By combining next generation cable management and patch cord design with automated connectivity tracking , Netscale Solutions delivers ultra high density , making it possible for example to support a SAN director in just two 1U housings . Software defined network ( SDN ) architectures can be planned more sensibly .
Troubleshooting or making decisions regarding infrastructural changes based on incorrect , out of date or unreliable documentation is like walking a tightrope without a safety net . An AIM system is needed to automatically detect when cords are inserted or removed and document cabling infrastructure and connected equipment .
R & MinteliPhy automates tracking of network cabling , ensuring data integrity of the documentation . Netscale can be configured with integrated AIM functionality , allowing customers to gradually extend the features and functionality of their investment whilst managing costs . For further information visit : www . rdm . com

IBM delivers new all-flash storage for cognitive workloads

IBM has announced new , all-flash storage solutions designed for mid-range and large enterprises , where high availability , continuous uptime , and performance are critical .
The solutions are built to provide the speed and reliability needed for workloads ranging from enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) and financial transactions to cognitive applications like machine learning and natural language processing . Designed to support cognitive workloads , clients can uncover trends and patterns that help improve decision making , customer service and ROI .
‘ The DS8880 all-flash family is targeted at users that have experienced poor storage performance due to latency , low server utilisation , high energy consumption , low system availability and high operating costs . These same users have been listening , learning and understand the data value proposition of being a cognitive business ,’ commented Ed Walsh , general manager , IBM Storage and Software Defined Infrastructure .
‘ In the coming year we expect an awakening by companies to the opportunity that cognitive applications , and hybrid cloud enablement , bring them in a data driven marketplace .’
IBM ’ s family of DS8880 all-flash systems includes : business class storage , enterprise class storage and analytic class storage . For further information visit : www . ibm . com / flash

Schneider Electric collaborates with HPE on Micro Datacentre solution

Schneider Electric has collaborated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( HPE ) on HPE Micro Datacentre , introduced recently at the Gartner Data Centre , Infrastructure and Operations Management conference in Las Vegas . The collaboratively engineered converged infrastructure solution provides end-to-end IT infrastructure , networking , storage and management in a single , selfcontained and easy to deploy architecture ideal for distributed IT environments .
Schneider Electric is leveraging its SmartBunker FX , an integrated and secure enclosure with UPS , power distribution , cooling and monitoring , with HPE storage , network and compute solutions to create HPE Micro Datacentre , a custom designed and integrated architecture that supports edge environments .
The software defined HPE Micro Datacentre utilises cloud enabled HPE ConvergedSystems and HyperConverged , as well as IoT HPE Edgeline solutions . Ranging in size between 23U and 42U , the enhanced solution , built within the Schneider Electric SmartBunker FX , incorporates IT with 1N and 2N power and cooling , environmental and security monitoring in a single-delivery platform .
Complete with full remote management capabilities for the IT and physical infrastructure components , SmartBunker FX brings data centre level availability and reliability to locations lacking dedicated IT space or that require additional levels of physical protection or security . For further information visit : www . hpe . com
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