IBM System Storage N3000 Express series Modular Disk Storage Systems

Highlights

• Takes advantage of proven features, including a high-performing and flexible operating system, data management software and redundancy features for continuous operations
• Supports disk-based backup, with file or application-level recovery using SnapMirror, Snapshot and SnapRestore software features through a simplified replication, backup and recovery system for better data protection and retention
• Enables on-the-fly provisioning with self-diagnosing systems to simplify management
• Supports concurrent file and I/O block serving over Ethernet and Fibre Channel storage area network infrastructures using a single, integrated architecture for improved versatility

The promise of expanding a data center with small, low-cost servers has led to an unintended consequence-“stranded storage” from internal disks or directly attached storage (DAS) solutions. IT professionals today are overwhelmed by the amount of data they have to manage. They are challenged by the need to keep pace with their companies’ growing business, to improve backup and restore effectiveness, and to implement disaster recovery solutions without overwhelming IT staff-often on a shoestring budget. This leads us to develop solutions that improve storage efficiency and data protection considering assets that companies currently have.

The IBM® System Storage® N3000 Express systems are designed to provide primary and secondary storage for midsize enterprises, consolidating all of their fragmented application-based storage and unstructured data into one single-code system. Easily managed and expandable, this platform can help IT generalists increase their effectiveness. N3000 Express systems offer integrated data access, intelligent management software and data protection capabilities—such as those found in higher-end IBM System Storage N series systems—all in a cost-effective package. N3000 Express series innovations include internal controller support for serial-attached SCSI (SAS) or serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) drives, expandable I/O connectivity and onboard remote management.

The N3000 Express series is compatible with the entire family of N series storage systems, which feature a comprehensive line-up of hardware and software designed to address a variety of possible deployment environments.

The new N3220 series squeezes 7.2 TB of internal raw capacity into a 2U enclosure. Optional external expansion can increase total system raw capacity to 374 TB. The new N3240 series squeezes 36 TB of internal raw capacity into a 4U enclosure. Optional external expansion can increase total system raw capacity to 432 TB. The N3400 series can expand up to 24 TB of internal raw capacity and increase total raw capacity to 368 TB. Whether used for primary or secondary storage, the N3000 Express systems are intended to provide outstanding deployment versatility and connectivity to help satisfy your data protection and recovery needs at an affordable cost, improving storage efficiency.