RPVCCA_CC_SR_2014_11_18_K_Data_Storage_Array_PurchaseCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR & CIT~,~~NCIL MEMBERS
DAN LANDON, IT MANAGER'i:Jrf'
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
DATA STORAGE ARRAY PURCHASE
CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGER~
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the purchase of a Nimble CS215 Storage Array from Golden Star Technology
Inc. at a cost of $31 ,786.43 to add needed storage space to the existing City data storage
network.
BACKGROUND
In 2011 the City purchased a Dell Equallogic PS6100 SAN with 9 terabytes (TB) of usable
capacity as the central data storage system as a part of the "IT upgrade" process. The
accumulation of data in email, file shares, data archival and new system installations over
time has increasingly consumed the available storage space. The current storage array
is now in a critical state with .25TB of usable space available. Once all the usable storage
space is consumed, the City's virtual servers that support all City systems will no longer
function. The purchase of additional storage space is critical to the continuity of City
government operations.
DISCUSSION
The Dell Equallogic PS6100 SAN authorized for purchase in 2011 is a robust solution in
creating the City's virtual server cluster, but has reached maximum data storage capacity
necessitating the purchase of additional data storage space. After a comprehensive
review of the small and mid-range storage array market place including competing models
from Nimble, HP and Dell, the Nimble CS215 Storage Array was selected based on its
outstanding value for a technically advanced storage array.
The Nimble CS215 storage array features include:
• Superior price point for a Solid State Drive (SSD) enabled high performance
storage device;
• Use of the latest technologies for speed and compression;
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• Simple administration, lessening the need for paid support;
• Flexibility to add extra storage as needed;
• Flexible iSCSI or fiber optic connectivity; and
• Inexpensive, fixed annual support.
The proposed Nimble CS215 SAN will augment the storage capacity of the Dell
Equallogic array by a minimum of 8TB of storage, allowing for considerable growth
capacity. The Nimble CS215 also allows for the future addition of an expansion shelf that
can add as much as 34TB of additional storage space and the flexibility to upgrade
storage controllers, making future upgrades easier and more cost effective. Finally, the
Nimble CS215 includes a wizard driven interface for simplified administration for lower
support costs and integrated data compression further reducing ongoing space
requirements. Three (3) competitive bids were received on the Nimble CS215 Storage
Array from Nimble Storage, Big Green IT, and Golden Star Technology. Golden Star
Technology, Inc. was selected by virtue of the lowest bid price.
CONCLUSIONS
The purchase of the Nimble CS215 Storage Array is a value purchase of a high quality
and technically advanced storage device that in addition to solving the current critical lack
of data storage space also provides the City with strategic advantages as a storage
platform to build on into the future.
FISCAL IMPACT
The replacement of the storage array was included in the 5-year IT infrastructure plan, as
well as the Information Technology Department budget for FY14-15. The ongoing annual
support costs of approximately $3,000 will be absorbed in the FY14-15 operating budget,
and future operating budgets. No new budget allocations are needed.
Attachments:
Exhibit A-Golden Star Technology, Inc. -Nimble CS215 Price Quote
Exhibit B -Golden Star Technology, Inc -Nimble CS215 Support Cost
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Exhibit A -Golden Star Technology, Inc. -Nimble CS215 Price Quote
GST
Information Technology Solutions
Customer Info
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
Golden Star Technology, Inc.
DBA:GST
13043 166th Street, Cerritos
CA 90703, USA
t. 800-833-0128 f. 562-345-8714
http://WWIJIJ,g.§tes.com
Bill To
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
Net 30
Date
I
Expiration Date
Nov 13, 2014 Dec 13, 2014
Doc# GSTQ116135
GST Sales Rep
Liz Fierro
562-345-8709
lfierro@gstes.com
Ship To
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
CS215 Storage Array CS215-4G-12T-320F y $26,932.50 $26,932.50
2 Installation for Nimble Array /Expansion Shelf
CIT275 LANDON NIMBLE STORAGE CS215 QUOTE
ESTIMATED GROUND SHIPPING $150.00
*PLEASE NOTE SHIPPING COST MAY VERY*
Joy Dohring I Inside Account Manager
GST I Golden Star Technology, Inc.
13043 166th Street I Cerritos, CA 90703
T: 562.345.87861 F: 562.345.8714
jdohring@gstes.com I www.gstes.com
NIMBLE-SVCK.
Thank you! We value your business and look forward to working with you.
Terms and Conditions
N $2,280.00
Sub Total
Taxable
Tax (9.00 %)
Shipping
$2,280.00
$29,212.50
$26,932.50
$2,423.93
$150.00
This price list is a quotation only and is not an order or offer to sell. No contract for sale will exist unless and until a purchase order has been issued by you and
accepted by Golden Star Technology ("l>ST"). The prices contained in this quote may not be relied upon as the price at which GST will accept an offer to
purchase products unless expressly aweed to by GST in writing. Products quoted were selected by (3ST based on specifications available at the time of the
quotation. Product specifications may be changed by t11e manufilctu1·er without notice. It is your responsibility to verify product conformance to specifications
of any subsequent contract. All products am subject to availability from the manufacturer.
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Exhibit B -Golden Star Technology, Inc -Nimble CS215 Support Cost
GST
Information Technology Solutions
Customer Info
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
Golden Star Technology, Inc.
DBA:GST
13043 166th Street, Cerritos
CA 90703, USA
t. 800-833-0128 f. 562-345-8714
http~/lw_ww_..g.§_tes .com
Bill To
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
Net 30
NBD Parts Del, SW Sup & lnfoSight-NextGen Arrays 12
Month Support Terms
SLA-NBD
CIT275 LANDON NIMBLE SUPPORT SLA-NBD QUOTE
ELECTRONIC
Joy Dohring I Inside Account Manager
GST I Golden Star Technology, Inc.
13043 166th Street I Cerritos, CA 90703
T: 562.345.87861 F: 562.345.8714
jdohring@gstes.com I www,gs_re~c_QDJ
Date
I
Expiration Date
Nov 13, 2014 Dec 13, 2014
Doc# GSTQ116664
GST Sales Rep
Liz Fierro
562-345-8709
lfierro@gstes.com
Ship To
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DAN LANDON
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
United States
Phone
Fax
N $2,947.22
Sub Total
Taxable
Tax (9.00 %)
Shipping
$2,947.22
$2,947.22
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Thank you! We value your business and look forward to working with you.
Terms and Conditions
This price list is a quotation only and is not an order or offer to sell. No contract for sale will exist unless and until a purcl1ase order has been issued by you and
accepted by Golden Star· Technology ("(~ST"). The prices contained in this quote rnay not be relied upon as the price at which GST will accept an offer to
purchase products unless expressly afjl'eed to by C3ST in writinq. Products quoted were selected by GST based on specifications available at the lime of the
quotation. Product specifications may be changed by the manufacturer without notice. It is your responsibility to verify product conformance to specifications
of any subsequent contract. All products are subject to availability from Hie manufacturer.
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