FROM: Joe Michael, Chief Information Officer
SUBJECT: Pure Storage SAN Procurement
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommend that the Board approve the purchase of storage area network equipment from CDW-G in an amount not to exceed $199,573.33.
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BACKGROUND:
SBCERA's current data storage infrastructure is reaching the limits of its useful life, creating mounting challenges related to performance, reliability, and cost. In an era where data drives nearly every aspect of our operations, SBCERA cannot afford unexpected outages, declining performance, or increased maintenance demands.
To address these challenges, we recommend replacing our aging storage platform with the Pure Storage FlashArray X20 model, which offers SBCERA the appropriate balance of performance, scalability, and investment protection. This upgrade will ensure we can select the best solution for our data and applications, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid configuration. The total cost for this procurement would be $199,573.33, leveraging the NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) contract through CDW-G. A copy of the CDW-G proposal is attached as Exhibit A.
Current State of Our Storage Infrastructure
Over the past decade, our storage needs have grown exponentially due to the increasing size of datasets and the growing complexity of application workloads. Unfortunately, our existing storage platform was not designed to handle this level of scale, and its age now creates several operational risks:
* Frequent Maintenance and Repairs: Aging hardware components fail more often, resulting in higher maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime.
* Escalating Energy and Cooling Costs: Outdated spinning disk arrays are far less energy-efficient than modern flash storage, consuming significant power and floor space.
* Limited Performance Headroom: As applications become more data-intensive, the current system increasingly struggles to meet performance requiremen...
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