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IBM System Storage N series Gateway for SAN Storage Environments

Unify NAS, FC SAN, and IP SAN under a common architecture

 
  Specifications for N7000 series
  N7950T
Machine type model 2867-E22
Gateway machine type model 2867-E22 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
Controller configuration Dual (active/active)
Processors speed and type 2.93 GHz Intel 6-core
Number of processors 24
Random access memory 192 GB1
Nonvolatile memory 8 GB
Integrated I/O ports
Fibre Channel ports/speed 8 (4 Gbps)
SAS ports/speed 8 (6 Gbps)
Ethernet ports/speed 8 (10 Gbps), 4 (1 Gbps)
Storage scalability
Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops 14
Maximum number of SAS stacks 10
Maximum raw capacity 4320 TB
Maximum number of disk drives 1440
Maximum volume size 100 TB
Maximum size of volumes/LUNs 4096
Maximum number of storage enclosures 84
Disk expansion units supported EXN4000: Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit: 4-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM)

EXN3500: SAS Disk Storage (SFF) Expansion Unit: SAS: 450 GB, 600 GB (10k RPM)

EXN3000: SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit: SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM); SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB (7.2k RPM), 100 GB SSD

EXN1000: SATA Disk Storage Expansion Unit: SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB (7.2k RPM)
I/O scalability
PCI-Express (PCI-e) expansion slots 24
PCI-x expansion slots 0
Maximum number of Fibre Channel ports 128
Maximum number of Ethernet ports 100
Maximum number of SAS ports 72
Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below—not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 24
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Disk 24
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Tape 16
1028 - Quad Port GbE (copper) 12
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA - DISK 24
1030 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Target 12
1036 - PCIe 2 port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Target HBA 24
1061 - Quad-port 3 Gbps SAS adapter for Disk Attachment3 12
1063 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (optical) 24
1064 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (cooper) 24
1066 - MetroCluster VI Fibre Channel HBA 8Gb 2
1067 - SnapMirror over Fibre Channel HBA 8Gb 4
1071 - Flash Cache II 512Gb 32
1072 - Flash Cache II 1Tb 16
1078 - Dual-Port 10 GbE NIC, SFP+ 16
1079 - Quad-Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA 6
1080 - Quad-Port 6 Gb SAS HBA 6
2013 - SFP+ 10 GbE - Embedded NIC 8
2014 - SFP+ Optical Module for 1078 32
Warranty 3 years for hardware and licensed software, CRU and Onsite service, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available
3 For use with the EXN3000/EXN3500 and QSFP-QSFP cabling
1 192 GB of physical memory; actual memory allocated depends on the Data ONTAP release in use
 

Environmental specifications for N7000 series

 
  Environmental specifications
  N7950T
Machine type model 2867-E22
Gateway machine type model 2867-E22 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 120 V ac, 6.9 A (typical), 9.6 A (maximum) @ 100 V ac

200 to 240 V ac, 3.5 A (typical), 4.7 A (maximum) @ 200 V ac
Thermal rating 6486 BTU/hr (maximum), 4540 BTU/hr (typical)
Weight (maximum) 260.2 lbs (118 kg)
Height 20.64 in. (52.42 cm), fits into 12U space
Width 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.6 cm)
Depth 24 in. (61 cm), 29 in. (73.66 cm) with cable management bracket
Operating temperature, altitude and relative humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050 m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Nonoperating temperature and relative humidity −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise ≤ 61 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level)
Minimum cabinet clearances 6 in. (15.2 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear
Minimum. service clearances 25 in. (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 40 in. (102 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 2133 m (7,000 ft)
 

Specifications for N6000 series

 
  Specifications
  N6210 N6210 N6240 N6240
Machine type model 2858-C10 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C20 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C21 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E11 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
Controller configuration Single (C) Dual (active/active) (CC) Dual (active/active) (CC) Single + IO Exp (CI)
Processors speed and type 2.3 GHz Intel (dual core) 2.3 GHz Intel (quad core)
Number of processors (cores) 2 4 8 4
Random access memory 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 8 GB
Nonvolatile memory 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB
Integrated I/O ports
Fibre Channel ports (speed) 2 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps) 2 (4-Gbps)
Ethernet ports (speed) 2 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps) 2 (1-Gbps)
SAS ports (speed) 2 (6-Gbps) 4 (6-Gbps) 4 (6-Gbps) 2 (6-Gbps)
Storage scalability
Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops 10 10 8 13
Maximum raw capacity 480 TB 480 TB 1200 TB 1200 TB
Maximum number of disk drives 240 240 600 600
Maximum volume size 16 TB (32-bit)

50 TB (64-bit)		 16 TB (32-bit)

50 TB (64-bit)		 16 TB (32-bit)

50 TB (64-bit)		 16 TB (32-bit)

50 TB (64-bit)
Maximum number of volumes/LUNs 4096 4096 4096 4096
Maximum number of storage enclosures 20 20 42 42
Maximum number of Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) 256
Disk expansion units supported EXN1000 - SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN3000 - SAS/SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN3500 - SAS Disk Storage Expansion (SFF)
EXN4000 - 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit
I/O scalability
PCI-e expansion slots 2 4 4 6
Maximum number Fibre Channel ports 10 20 20 26
Maximum number of Ethernet ports 10 20 20 22
Maximum number of SAS ports 20 20 20 26
Maximum number of optional adapters 2 4 4 6
Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below - not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 4 8 4 4
1013 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 4
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Disk 4 8 4 4
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Tape 4 8 4 4
1017 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Target 4 8 4 4
1021 - Dual-Port GbE iSCSI Target (fibre) 4 8 4 4
1022 - Quad-Port GbE TOE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 4
1023 - Quad-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 4
1024 - Dual-Port SCSI Ultra320 HBA Tape 4 8 4 4
1026 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 4
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA - DISK 4 8 4 4
1031 - Dual-Port 10-GbE TOE NIC 4 8 4 4
1032 - Dual-Port MetroCluster VI HBA 3 - 3 3
1033 - SnapMirror Over Fibre Channel HBA PCI-e 4 8 4 4
1035 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Tape/Disk 4 8 4 4
1056 - Performance Acceleration Module (16 GB) 4 8 4 4
Environmental specifications
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum)
3.03 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.64 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.7 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 3.71 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical)
1.6 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.25 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.27 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 1.87 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical)
Thermal rating 1437 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2137 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2168 BTU/hr. (maximum) 1707 BTU/hr. (maximum)
Weight (maximum) 65.4 lbs (29.7 kg) 76.2 lbs (34.6 kg) 76.2 lbs (34.6 kg) 72.6 lbs (32.9 kg)
Height 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space
Width 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)
Depth 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity (maximum) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level)
Minimum. cabinet clearances 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear
Minimum. service clearances 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft)
Regulations
Filer safety EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009, CE, NRTL (CSA 60950-1-07, UL 60950-1 Second Edition), CB (all national deviations), EN 60825-1:2007, IRAM, GOST-R
Disk shelf safety UL/C-UL; CE
Emissions FCC Class A, EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005, CE, BSMI, AS/NZ CISPR 22:2006, VCCI
Immunity EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003
Warranty 3 years for hardware and licensed software, CRU and On-site service, Next Business Day 9x5, service upgrades available
 
  Specifications
  N6240 N6270 N6270 N6270
Machine type model 2858-E21 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C22 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E12 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E22 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
Controller configuration Dual + IO Exp (active/active) (CI-HA) Dual (active/active) (CC) Single (CI) Dual (active/active) (CI-HA)
Processors speed and type 2.3 GHz Intel (quad core) 3.0 GHz Intel (quad core)
Number of processors (cores) 8 8 4 8
Random access memory 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Nonvolatile memory 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB
Integrated I/O ports
Fibre Channel ports (speed) 4 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps) 2 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps)
Ethernet ports (speed) 4 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps) 2 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps)
SAS ports (speed) 4 (6-Gbps) 4 (6-Gbps) 2 (6-Gbps) 4 (6-Gbps)
Storage scalability
Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops 26 8 13 26
Maximum raw capacity 1200 TB 1920 TB 1920 TB 1920 TB
Maximum number of disk drives 600 960 960 960
Maximum volume size 16 TB (32-bit) 50 TB (64-bit) 16 TB (32-bit) 70 TB (64-bit) 16 TB (32-bit) 70 TB (64-bit) 16 TB (32-bit) 70 TB (64-bit)
Maximum number of volumes/LUNs 4096 4096 4096 4096
Maximum number of storage enclosures 42 48 68 68
Maximum number of Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) 256 256
Disk expansion units supported EXN1000 - SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN3000 - SAS/SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN3500 - SAS Disk Storage Expansion (SFF)
EXN4000 - 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit
I/O scalability
PCI-e expansion slots 12 4 6 12
Maximum number Fibre Channel ports 52 20 26 52
Maximum number of Ethernet ports 44 20 22 44
Maximum number of SAS ports 52 20 26 52
Maximum number of optional adapters 12 4 6 12
Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below - not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 8 4 4 8
1013 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 8 4 4 8
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Disk 8 4 4 8
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Tape 8 4 4 8
1017 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Target 8 4 4 8
1021 - Dual-Port GbE iSCSI Target (fibre) 8 4 4 8
1022 - Quad-Port GbE TOE NIC (copper) 8 4 4 8
1023 - Quad-Port GbE NIC (copper) 8 4 4 8
1024 - Dual-Port SCSI Ultra320 HBA Tape 8 4 4 8
1026 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 8 4 4 8
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA - DISK 8 4 4 8
1031 - Dual-Port 10-GbE TOE NIC 8 4 4 8
1032 - Dual-Port MetroCluster VI HBA - 3 3 -
1033 - SnapMirror Over Fibre Channel HBA PCI-e 8 4 4 8
1035 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Tape/Disk 8 4 4 8
1056 - Performance Acceleration Module (16 GB) 8 4 4 8
Environmental specifications
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum)
7.42 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 5.56 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.14 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 8.28 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical)
3.74 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.83 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.13 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 4.26 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical)
Thermal rating 3414 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2485 BTU/hr. (maximum) 1867 BTU/hr. (maximum) 3734 BTU/hr. (maximum)
Weight (maximum) 145.2 lbs (65.9 kg) 76.2 lbs (34.6 kg) 72.6 lbs (32.9 kg) 145.2 lbs (65.9 kg)
Height 10.24 in. (26 cm), fits into 6U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space
Width 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)
Depth 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity (maximum) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level)
Minimum cabinet clearances 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear
Minimum service clearances 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft)
Regulations
Filer safety EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009, CE, NRTL (CSA 60950-1-07, UL 60950-1 Second Edition), CB (all national deviations), EN 60825-1:2007, IRAM, GOST-R
Disk shelf safety UL/C-UL; CE
Emissions FCC Class A, EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005, CE, BSMI, AS/NZ CISPR 22:2006, VCCI
Immunity EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003
Warranty 3 years for hardware and licensed software, CRU and On-site service, Next Business Day 9x5, service upgrades available
 

Environmental specifications and regulations for N6000 series

 
  Environmental specifications
  N6210 N6210 N6240 N6240
Machine type model 2858-C10 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C20 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C21 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E11 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
Controller configuration Single (C) Dual (active/active) (CC) Dual (active/active) (CC) Single + IO Exp (CI)
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum)
3.03 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.64 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.7 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 3.71 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical)
1.6 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.25 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.27 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 1.87 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical)
Thermal rating 1437 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2137 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2168 BTU/hr. (maximum) 1707 BTU/hr. (maximum)
Weight (maximum) 65.4 lbs (29.7 kg) 76.2 lbs (34.6 kg) 76.2 lbs (34.6 kg) 72.6 lbs (32.9 kg)
Height 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space
Width 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)
Depth 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity (maximum) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level)
Minimum cabinet clearances 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear
Minimum service clearances 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft)
 
  Environmental specifications
  N6240 N6270 N6270 N6270
Machine type model 2858-E21 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-C22 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E12 (with Fibre Channel 9551) 2858-E22 (with Fibre Channel 9551)
Controller configuration Dual + IO Exp (active/active) (CI-HA) Dual (active/active) (CC) Single (CI) Dual (active/active) (CI-HA)
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum) 100 to 240 V ac, 12 A to 8 A (maximum)
7.42 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 5.56 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 4.14 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical) 8.28 A @ 100 - 120 V ac (typical)
3.74 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.81 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 2.13 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical) 4.26 A @ 200 - 240 V ac (typical)
Thermal rating 3414 BTU/hr. (maximum) 2485 BTU/hr. (maximum) 1867 BTU/hr. (maximum) 3734 BTU/hr. (maximum)
Weight (maximum) 145.2 lbs (65.9 kg) 76.2 lbs (54.9 kg) 72.6 lbs (54.9 kg) 145.2 lbs (54.9 kg)
Height 10.24 in. (26 cm), fits into 6U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 5.12 in. (13 cm), fits into 3U space 10.24 in. (26 cm), fits into 6U space
Width 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm) 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)
Depth 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel 24 in. (61 cm), 25.4 in. (64.5 cm) with bezel
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity (maximum) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container −40°C to 70°C (−40°F to 158°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) 55.5 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level)
Minimum. cabinet clearances 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear 10 in. (25.4 cm) front; 12 in. (30.5 cm) rear
Minimum. service clearances 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 30.5 in. (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30 in. (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft) 3050 m (10,000 ft)
 
Regulations
Filer safety EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009, CE, NRTL (CSA 60950-1-07, UL 60950-1 Second Edition) CB (all national deviations), EN60825-1:2007, IRAM, GOST-R
Disk shelf safety UL/C-UL; CE
Emissions FCC Class A, EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005, CE, BSMI, AS/NZ CISPR 22:2006, VCCI
Immunity EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003
 
Storage expansion unit disk drive support
EXN4000: 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004) Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM)
EXN3500: SAS Small Form Factor (SFF) Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-006) SAS SFF: 450 GB, 600 GB (10k RPM)
EXN3000:SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003) SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM)

SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB (7.2k RPM); 100 GB SSD
EXN1000: SATA Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2861-001) SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB (7.2k RPM)
Storage expansion unit specifications
Disk storage expansion units supported EXN4000: 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004) with 14 low-profile slots for fibre channel disk drives

EXN3500: SAS Small Form Factor (SFF) Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-006) with 24 SFF slots for SAS SFF disk drives

EXN3000: SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003) with 24 slots for SAS disk drives

EXN1000: SATA Disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001) with 14 low-profile slots for SATA disk drives

Legacy support for expansion units
Disk drive storage shelf interface PCI-x or PCI-e-based Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (Fibre Channel-AL)
Environmental specifications
Power supply/cooling fans EXN3000: Dual (SATA) or Quad (SAS) redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220 V/110 V)

EXN1000, EXN3500, EXN4000: Dual, redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220 V/110 V)
AC power/maximum current 100 to 120 V ac/4.4 A; 200 to 240 V ac/2.3 A 100 to 120 V ac/7 A; 200 - 240 V ac/3.5 A; 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature maximum range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Recommended operating temperature range 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Operating relative humidity range 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing 10% to 95%
Recommended operating relative humidity range 40% to 55% noncondensing
Nonoperating temperature range −40°C to 65°C (−40°F to 149°F)
Nonoperating relative humidity range 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Thermal rating 1,215 Btu/hr (fully loaded disk storage expansion unit)
Operating acoustic noise 56.4 dBA @ 1 m at 23°C, 5.64 bels @ 23°C
Dimensions (height/width/depth) EXN4000 and EXN1000 3U EIA (5.25 in., 13.3 cm)/19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)/20 in. (50.8 cm)

EXN3000 4U EIA (6.9 in., 17.49 cm)/19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.7 in., 44.87 cm)/25.7 in. (65.35 cm)
Weight EXN4000: 35.8 kg (78.8 lbs) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 lbs) empty

EXN3000: 110 lbs (49.9 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 53.7 lbs (24.4 kb) empty

EXN1000: 35 kg (77 lbs) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 lbs) empty
Regulations
Disk shelf safety UL/C-UL; CE
Emissions FCC Class A, EN 55022:1998, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, CE, BSMI, AS/NZ 3548, VCCI
Immunity EN 55024:1998
Warranty 3 years for hardware and licensed software, CRU and On-site service, Next Business Day 9x5, service upgrades available
N series Gateway supported backup methods
Disk-based backup SnapVault, SnapMirror
Host-based backup NDMP/NFS/CIFS/iSCSI
Refer to the System Storage N series Gateway Interoperability Matrix at ibm.com/systems/storage/network (US) for more information on N series tape drive support.
3 For use with the EXN3000/ EXN3500 and QSFP-QSFP cabling

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