History of IBM storage in Timeline

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IBM Storage offers a comprehensive suite of data storage solutions, including disk, flash, tape, and NAS storage products, complemented by storage software and related services. The core focus is efficient and effective data management across diverse storage environments, catering to various business needs with scalable and reliable solutions.

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2010: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) released

In 2010, IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) was released as a hardware product based on GPFS technology.

2011: SONAS system scales out to 21 PB of storage

In 2011 the SONAS system scaled out using commodity components to 30 balanced nodes and up to 21 PB of storage.

2012: IBM acquired Texas Memory Systems

In 2012, IBM acquired flash storage system maker Texas Memory Systems.

2012: Introduction of product to replace the Netezza line

In 2012, a product was introduced to replace the Netezza line.

2012: IBM Spectrum Virtualize offers real time compression

Since mid-2012, IBM Spectrum Virtualize offers real time compression with no performance impact, saving up to 80% of disk utilization.

April 2013: IBM announced a plan for a $1 billion investment in flash storage

In April 2013, IBM announced a plan for a $1 billion investment in flash storage research and development.

2013: SONAS lineup based on a DCS3700 storage line

In 2013, the IBM SONAS lineup was based on a DCS3700 storage line.

2014: Renewal of product line-up with the announcement of the FlashSystem 840 and FlashSystem V840

In 2014, IBM renewed its product line-up with the announcement of the FlashSystem 840 and FlashSystem V840.

2015: IBM re-branded all storage products

In 2015, IBM re-branded all of its storage products.

2017: FlashSystem brand replaced the XIV brand

In 2017, the FlashSystem brand replaced the XIV brand.

2019: IBM dropped the HDD and SSD-based storage server series

After 2019, IBM discontinued the HDD and SSD-based storage server series, focusing solely on flash-oriented and tape-oriented solutions.

2020: FlashSystem replaced the Storwize brand

In 2020, FlashSystem replaced the Storwize brand.