Core Functionality |
Dynamic Caching |
Reads active data from flash cache, which is populated on writes or first read |
Accelerate read operations, with sub-millisecond latency |
Write-Optimized Data Layout |
Coalesces random writes and sequentially writes them to disk as a full stripe |
Accelerate writes as much as 100x, and get sub-millisecond latency and optimal disk utilization |
Universal Compression |
Always-on inline compression for all workloads |
Reduce capacity needs 30-75% depending on the workload with no performance impact |
Thin Provisioning |
Allocates disk space to a volume only as data is written |
Pool storage, share free space and maximize utilization |
Scale-Out Clustering |
Combine multiple arrays into a scale-out storage cluster |
Linearly scale beyond performance and capacity limits of a single storage array while managing these multiple arrays as one |
Instant Snapshot and Recovery |
Backup and restore data using point-in-time, space-efficient snapshots taken at regular intervals |
Retain months of frequent snapshots (improving RPO) with no performance impact--eliminating backup windows and speeding up restores (improving RTO) |
Efficient Replication |
Copies compressed, changed data to the secondary site for disaster recovery |
Deploy affordable and verifiable disaster recovery and efficiently backup remote sites over the WAN |
Zero-Copy Clones |
Create copies of existing active volumes without needing to copy data |
Create clones in seconds and save disk space – ideal for VDI and test/development |
Host and Application Integration |
Custom Application Profiles |
Pre-defined policies for block size, caching, compression and data protection for Microsoft applications and VMware |
Eliminate the need for manual tuning of storage including data protection configuration |
Windows VSS Enablement |
Nimble Storage Driver for the Microsoft VSS framework for consistent backup |
Take application-consistent backups and simplify data protection for Exchange and SQL Server |
VMware Integration |
Monitor, provision and take snapshots from VMware vCenter |
Manage storage from vCenter and take consistent backups of virtual machines |
VMware Site Recovery Manager Adapter |
Support disaster recovery automation for VMware including failover/failback |
Simplifies disaster recovery, including testing failover/failback |
Management and Support |
Proactive Wellness |
Real-time monitoring and analysis; sends alerts on critical issues |
Spot and remedy potential issues, maximizing uptime, performance and utilization |
Secure Remote Support |
Allows remote troubleshooting, configuration and problem resolution |
Reduce burden on IT staff and quickly resolve problems |
Non-Disruptive Upgrades |
Upgrade software with no disruption to applications |
Maximize uptime and user productivity through continuous availability |