IBM System Storage N3000 Express

Advanced system designed to enable outstanding, cost-effective deployment versatility

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Highlights

  • Take advantage of proven features, including a high-performing and flexible OS, data management software, and redundancy for continuous operations
  • Support 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
  • Perform on-the-fly provisioning with self-diagnosing systems to simplify management
  • Support 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 the data centre with small, low-cost servers has led to an unintended consequence—“stranded storage” from internal disks or direct-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 organisation’s growing business, to improve backup and restore effectiveness, and to implement disaster recovery solutions without overwhelming IT staff—often on a shoestring budget. This has led IBM to develop solutions that improve storage efficiency and data protection while considering the assets companies currently have.

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 SAS or 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 features a comprehensive lineup of hardware and software designed to address a variety of possible deployment environments.

The N3150 system fits 36 TB of internal raw capacity into a 2U enclosure, with optional external expansion that can increase total system raw capacity to 180 TB. The N3220 system contains 21.6 TB of internal raw capacity in a 2U enclosure, with optional external expansion that can increase total system raw capacity to 381 TB. The N3240 system accommodates 72 TB of internal raw capacity in its 4U enclosure, with optional external expansion that can increase total system raw capacity to 432 TB. Whether used for primary or secondary storage, 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.

Common features

  • SAS or SATA disk drives supported in N3000 Express controller units
  • NetApp Data ONTAP software
  • Ability to upgrade up to 180 TB physical capacity while avoiding service disruption
  • File storage service in a single system that supports block-level service
  • Broad range of built-in features
  • SATA and Fibre Channel disk drives supported in expansion units
  • Multiple supported backup methods including disk- and host-based backup and tape backup to direct-attached storage (DAS), storage area network (SAN) and GbE-attached tape devices
  • Support for self-encrypting drives (SED)
  • Support for SSD

Hardware summary

  • Up to 432 TB raw storage capacity
  • 6 to 12 GB random access memory
  • Up to eight 1 Gbps Ethernet ports
  • Up to four 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports*
  • Up to four 10 Gbps Ethernet ports*
  • Diagnostic LED/LCD
  • Dual redundant hot-plug integrated cooling fans and auto-ranging power supplies

* Optional ports available with add-on mezzanine cards

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