Tenders Are Invited For Computer Storage Units – Dell Powerstore To Replace The Existing Dell Sc5020 Storage Systems

Computer Storage Units – Dell Powerstore To Replace The Existing Dell Sc5020 Storage Systems. Justification For The Product-Related Tender Dell Powerstore To Replace The Existing Dell Sc5020 Storage Systems Friesland Kliniken Ggmbh In Sande Currently Operates Central Storage Systems Of The Type Dell Sc5020 As Well As A Server Infrastructure Based Primarily On Dell Servers. These Systems Form The Technical Basis For A Variety Of Clinical And Administrative Applications, Whose High Availability And Data Security Are Of Direct Importance For Patient Care. 1. Technical Continuity And Migration Security To Replace The Existing Dell Sc5020 Storage Landscape, A Low-Risk, Plannable Migration Of Productive Data Is Required. Dell Provides Specific Migration Tools And Procedures That Are Tailored To The Sc Series And Its Successor Platform Dell Powerstore (E.G. Automated Takeover Of Volumes And Replication Relationships With Minimal Downtime). Switching To Storage Solutions From Other Manufacturers Would Lead To Significantly Increased Migration Risks (E.G. In Terms Of Data Integrity, Availability And The Duration Of The Migration Window) As Well As Additional Testing And Validation Effort. Given The Critical Clinical Applications, Technical Continuity Within The Dell Platform Is Essential. 2. Integration Into The Existing Dell Server Landscape And Operational Security The Friesland Klinikens Existing It Infrastructure Is Based Primarily On Dell Systems In The Server Area. Validated Reference Architectures And Proof Of Compatibility Are Available From The Manufacturer For The Combination Of Dell Servers And Dell Powerstore. This Close Integration Enables In Particular: O Uniform End-To-End Monitoring And Troubleshooting Of The Entire Chain From The Server To The Storage, O Coordinated Firmware And Lifecycle Strategies As Well As O A Clear, Consistent Support And Escalation Path Via One Manufacturer. This Supports The Operational Reliability Of Clinical Applications. A More Heterogeneous Manufacturer Mix Would Increase Complexity And Cause Additional Interfaces And Coordination Efforts. 3. Protection Of Existing Investments And Profitability Friesland Klinikens It Staff Is Already Trained On Dell Storage And Dell Servers, And The Corresponding Operational, Backup And Support Processes Have Been Established. By Continuing With Dell Powerstore: O Existing Know-How And Established Operating Processes Can Continue To Be Used Largely Unchanged, O Training And Conversion Costs Can Be Minimized And O Existing Monitoring, Documentation And Support Structures Can Continue To Be Used. A Change Of Manufacturer Would Require Additional Training Measures, Process Adjustments And Documentation Changes And Would Therefore Be Associated With Significant Additional Costs And Additional Organizational Effort, Without Resulting In Any Discernible Added Value For The Clinics Fulfillment Of Its Tasks