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SnapVantage software
StorageTek's SnapVantage™ software can be implemented with Shared Virtual Array® (SVA™)disk systems for FlexLine™ V-Series storage systems to centrally deploy and manage Linux virtual servers on an IBM zSeries mainframe. SnapVantage software supports the mainframe environment and builds on StorageTek's SVA Console (SVAC) software for Virtual Machine (VM) and SnapShot technologies to create a bootable server in seconds.
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Product Collateral Technical Information
FlexLine Virtual Power Suite offering collateral
(pdf 155K, Oct 2004)
Using SnapVantage software with Oracle databases - application note
(pdf 883K, Apr 2004)
Mainframe Linux with SVA disk and SnapVantage software - application note
(pdf 95K, Apr 2004)
SnapVantage software with Oracle databases: data management solutions - application note
(pdf 369K, Apr 2004)
 
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ApplicationsTop

Server consolidation
SnapVantage software can be implemented with Shared Virtual Array® (SVA™) disk systems for FlexLine V-Series storage systems to centrally deploy and manage hundreds of Linux virtual servers on an IBM zSeries mainframe.

 
BenefitsTop

Fast to market
SnapVantage software cuts time to market and reduces operating expenses because of rapid deployment and recovery of virtual servers. Deploy hundreds of Linux servers with a few clicks of the mouse.

Simple operations
One person - with minimal Linux or Virtual Machine (VM) knowledge - can set up and manage 500 or more virtual servers.

Dynamic deployment
SnapVantage software maximizes system flexibility by allowing you to customize the image to be deployed, adjust the amount of disk space assigned, or default to the base image.

Real growth
Achieve a truly scalable virtual server environment that helps you keep pace with business growth.

 
FeaturesTop

Single point of control
The user-friendly GUI permits non-technical personnel to deploy and manage hundreds of virtual servers.

Common functions
Server management capabilities enable you to perform common administrative functions for Linux servers, VM administration and SVA disk activities on the simple GUI.

No database hassles
SnapVantage software includes special capabilities to clone and manage temporary environments for backup, reporting, testing and training.

Professional support
StorageTek’s services staff can help you evaluate and design a virtual storage system that consolidates Linux servers in IBM zSeries environments.

 
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Pricing can vary based on the server quantity, storage capacity or options. Pricing is for software only. Contact the "How to Buy" help desk at 1-800-275-4785 (01-303-673-2800) for more information.

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SpecificationsTop
Operating Environment
 
Minimum server hardware requirements:Minimum server hardware requirements
Minimum software requirements:VM/ESA 2.4 or z/VM3.1
Linux for zSeries distribution (SuSE 7.0 (Linux 2.2 Kernel), or 7.2 (Linux 2.4 Kernel), or 8.1; RedHat 7.2
(Linux 2.4 Kernel)
SVAA 3.1 for VM
Compatibility
 
Supported storage systems:V-Series (SVA) or RVA, any model
Supported operating systems:VM/ESA 2.4 or z/VM3.1
Linux for zSeries distribution (SuSE 7.0 (Linux 2.2 Kernel), or 7.2 (Linux 2.4 Kernel), or 8.1; RedHat 7.2 (Linux 2.4 Kernel)
SVAA 3.1 for VM
Supported software:IBM: DIRMAINT
 
 

 
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