What is High Availability?
High availability refers to a system’s ability to remain operational and accessible over a long period. This involves minimizing downtime and ensuring that services continue even during hardware failures, network issues, or other disruptions.
High availability is typically measured by the “five nines” standard, meaning 99.999% uptime, which equates to just a few minutes of downtime per year.
In the fast-paced world of modern business, downtime can be disastrous – so ensuring that a company’s systems remain operational around the clock is not just a priority; it’s a necessity.
This is where High Availability (HA) on IBM’s FlashSystem comes into play: the robust solution to keep your critical applications running smoothly.
High Availability on FlashSystem:
- Redundant Hardware: FlashSystem hardware is designed with redundancy in mind. This includes redundant controllers, power supplies, and cooling systems, which ensure that even if one component fails, the system continues to operate without interruption.
- Active-Active Clustering: FlashSystem supports active-active clustering, allowing multiple storage systems to work together as one single unit. This means that data is mirrored in real-time across different systems for continuous availability even if one system goes offline.
- Automated Failover: If hardware fails, FlashSystem can automatically switch operations to a standby system. This automated failover capability ensures that applications remain available and performance is not impacted.
- Non-Disruptive Upgrades and Maintenance: With FlashSystem, you can perform upgrades and maintenance tasks without taking the system offline. This feature is critical for businesses that require 24/7 operations, eliminating the need for scheduled downtime.
- Advanced Data Protection: FlashSystem integrates advanced data protection features such as snapshots, replication, and encryption. These features help safeguard data against corruption, loss, and unauthorized access while ensuring that data can be quickly restored in the event of a failure.
- Disaster Recovery Solutions: FlashSystem supports comprehensive disaster recovery solutions, including synchronous and asynchronous replication. This ensures that data can be replicated to remote sites, providing an additional layer of protection against site-wide disasters.
What does that mean for you?
- Uninterrupted Service
- Reduced Downtime Costs
- Operational Flexibility
- Data Security and Integrity
In today’s digital era, high availability is no longer a luxury: it is a requirement for businesses that rely on continuous access to their data. IBM’s FlashSystem provides a full suite of high availability features designed to keep your operations running smoothly, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
By investing in FlashSystem, organizations can achieve the reliability and resilience needed to thrive in a competitive landscape.
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