More storage space for the University

ISS, on behalf of the University, took delivery of a new data storage system on Tuesday 7th October.
The new system will replace two existing disk arrays already in use at the University and will increase the amount of available storage by 50%. This would provide up to 140 TB (terabytes) of useable disk space to the University, enough space to store around 400 million web pages. The storage system can also be expanded by a further 300TB - meaning a lot more storage space will be available for University staff and students in the future.
The disk storage system, also known as a storage array network or SAN, is being supplied by DELL, in partnership with EMC. After selection of DELL as the preferred vendor in July 2008, and following two months of detailed negotiations, the University agreed to buy a Clariion CX4-480 SAN. Over the next few months the University will work closely with DELL and EMC to install the new system and migrate data from existing disk arrays onto the new system.
For more information on the SAN procurement please contact the Project Manager Craig Adams (c.a.adams@leeds.ac.uk ext 36995). Regular project updates are also available for University staff from the website