The vendor will provide a data storage solution that includes hardware, software, installation, configuration, training, and ongoing support. The solution must meet the following requirements. Technical Specifications Hardware Requirements • Performance: High-performance storage with low latency and high throughput. • Capacity: Scalable storage options starting from 336TB and be expandable to add more capacity. • Redundancy: Built-in redundancy to ensure high availability and data protection. • Form Factor: 2U or 3U rack-mounted units • Hardware upgrades are to be included as part of a support contract at least every three years to prevent end-of-life replacement costs. Software Requirements • All software and licensing must be included in the purchase price. • Storage Management: Advanced storage management software for easy administration and monitoring. • Data Reduction: Inline deduplication and compression to maximize storage efficiency. • Data Protection: Snapshot, replication, and backup capabilities. • Integration: Seamless integration with existing infrastructure and applications, including VMware, Microsoft, and OpenStack environments. Performance • Latency: Sub-millisecond latency for all data operations • Throughput: Up to 254,000 IOP @ 8GB/sec bandwidth IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second). • Bandwidth: High bandwidth support for data-intensive applications.
