IBM’s new ProtecTIER TS7610 is a gateway device between application server and primary storage array. The new system will start at $50,000 and is available in 4TB and 5.4TB configurations. IBM also announced enhancements to its network-attached storage (NAS) array. IBM is also now selling its SONAS NAS system as a gateway for its XIV storage array, enabling both NAS and SAN traffic. IBM expects to begin shipping them Aug. 13.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2125568/ibm-announces-mid-range-deduplication-appliance.html

