Windows Storage Server 2012 on ThinkServers

1. Windows Storage Server 2012 on ThinkServers Sales Disclosure

2. Outline • Storage Trends • Lenovo Windows Storage Server Offering • Windows Storage Server 2012 Benefits • ThinkServer Value • Recommended Configurations • Summary • Next Step

3. Storage Trends Revenue ($B) CAGR: 5% Storage Capacity (PB) CAGR: 45% • Virtualization & Cloud drive storage growth • Cost of disk continues to decline YoY, through FY15 however capacity growth outpaces decline in cost/gb. Storage is the largest capex component of customer’s infrastructure costs. • Cost drives customers towards file based storage • Fibre channel continues to grow with existing applications. However, majority of new deployments are on file based storage. File vs. Block Based Storage Source: IDC Reports

4. Lenovo Windows Storage Server 2012 Offering • ThinkServers plus the Windows Storage Server operating system create a data storage solution that delivers: • Performance, reliability & value of the Lenovo RD330 & RD430 platforms; • with advanced storage features, seamless integration into IT environments, & familiar Windows management • Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard ROK • Three Recommended ThinkServer Configurations • Small, Medium and Large • Tested & Validated Recommended Configurations • Windows Storage Server 2012 ThinkServer Solution Guide ROK+ ThinkServer RD430 ThinkServer RD330

5. Windows Storage Server Benefits

6. Efficient Storage Through Data Deduplication Maximize capacity by removing duplicate data Evaluate savings with the Deduplication Evaluation Tool State of the art data deduplication without compromising performance or data integrity • Use DDPEval.exe to estimate deduplication savings in your storage environment • Works with any Windows 8 client or Windows 2008 R2 Server * Results based on Microsoft internal testing

7. Benefits of Data Deduplication

8. Integrated Management Experience Multi-Server management Device Management Unified Experience Centralized administration Single ‘pane of glass’ experience for storage servers Full remote management support All storage tools now integrated into a single interface Manage end-2-end scenarios Integrate experience where MMC tools remain Unified management of storage Robust Automation Everything that can done in the user interface can be automated with PowerShell

9. Windows Server Manager All storage tools now integrated into a single interface

10. SMB 3.0 Simplicity Users are easily able to manage files and folders Performance High throughput with low latency Auto-detects available storage Best in class performance Creating a share as easy as creating a folder Bandwidth aggregation through SMB Multichannel

11. SMB 3.0 vs. Direct Attached Storage • Top-to-bottom performance analysis and tuning • SMB server optimization • New tracing instrumentation to identify bottlenecks • Substantial refactoring of the SMB 2 client • Nearly 100% of DAS transactional performance! • Identical servers and storage tested • 1Gbps Ethernet vs. 4 GbpsFibre Channel • 28 x 10K RPM Hard Disk Drives SMB 2 SMB 3.0 • DAS * Results based on Microsoft internal testing

12. Secure Windows Server Storage Flexible Anti-Virus Support • ISV support for anti-virus or Microsoft Anti-virus support Transport Security • SMB 3.0 Encryption • Enabling SMB 3.0 encryption is as easy as checking a check box Disk Security • BitLocker Drive Encryption – robust data protection Application Level Security • Active Directory Rights Management Services ( AD RMS ) - File Encryption * • Dynamic Access Control – (Claims-Based Identity and Access) Security *Note: Requires an AD RMS Server be in the same domain as the storage server

13. ThinkServer RD430 / RD330 Choices Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard ROK A New Choice in Value Rack Servers Highly scalable and efficient 2P2U/2P1U servers at attractive prices. Perfect choices to build IT infrastructure that’s both affordable and easy to maintain. ThinkServer RD430 2P2U Value Rack Server Performance for a Variety of Segments Ideal for retail, education, professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing customers who are looking for powerful, high-storage capacity servers at affordable prices. ThinkServer RD330 2P1U Value Rack Server

14. ThinkServer Built-in Value Extensive Built-in Features at Attractive Prices • Highly serviceable design • Industry-standard management interfaces and protocols • Intelligent diagnostics • Common parts across platforms for easy upgrades • 4-hour, 24/7 rapid service choices • Extensive hot swap components for easy serviceability • Workhorse performance • Latest Intel Xeon® E5-2400 technology • Flexible choices of system configurations • ‘Think Reliability’ • ‘Spread core’ architecture • Sophisticated cooling segments • Built-in redundancy • Save on power, cooling and space • Power efficient system design • Lenovo Smart Grid technology • Easy server management • Tool-less and modular system • Built-in management utilities • Fits into hybrid environments Enterprise Serviceability PaysYouBack OutstandingValue

15. ThinkServer RD430 / RD330 Key Specs

16. ThinkServer RD330 Small Configuration

17. ThinkServer RD430 Medium Configuration

18. ThinkServer RD430 Large Configuration

19. Summary • ThinkServer Value • Excellent Economics for Shared Storage • Simplified Deployment & Management ROK+ ThinkServer RD430 ThinkServer RD330

20. Next Step • ReviewWindows Storage Server 2012 ThinkServer Solution Guide • Work with Lenovo to Tailor Your NAS Solution