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| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3300 | N3300 | N3400 series | N3400 series | |
| Machine type model | 2859-A10 | 2859-A20 | 2859-A11 | 2859-A21 |
| Controller configuration | Single | Dual (active/active) | Single | Dual (active/active) |
| Processors speed and type | Intel 2.2 GHz Mobile Celeron | Intel 1.66 GHz Mobile Celeron | ||
| Number of processors | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Random access memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Nonvolatile memory | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Integrated I/O ports | ||||
| Fibre Channel ports (speed) | 2 (4 Gbps) | 4 (4 Gbps) | 2 (4 Gbps) | 4 (4 Gbps) |
| Ethernet ports (speed) | 2 (1 Gbps) | 4 (1 Gbps) | 4 (1 Gbps) | 8 (1 Gbps) |
| Storage scalability | ||||
| Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum raw capacity (Note 3) | 68 TB | 68 TB | 368 TB | 368 TB |
| Maximum number of internal drives | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Maximum number of expansion drives | 56 | 56 | 124 | 124 |
| Maximum number of disk drives | 68 | 68 | 136 | 136 |
| Maximum volume size | 16 TB | 16 TB | 16 TB | 16 TB |
| Maximum size of volumes/LUNs | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Maximum number of storage enclosures | 4 | 4 | 8 Fibre Channel 4 SAS |
8 Fibre Channel 4 SAS |
| Maximum number of ports per controller configured as front-end (host) connectivity ports | 2 | |||
| Maximum number of directly connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) | 4 | |||
| Maximum number of Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) | 24 | |||
| Disk drives supported in controller (size, type, speed) | SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB, (15,000 RPM) SATA: 500 GB, 1 TB (7,2k RPM) |
SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB 15,000 (RPM) SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 1 TB, 2 TB |
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| Disk expansion units supported | EXN4000 - Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit: 4-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM) EXN1000 - SATA Disk Storage Expansion Unit: SATA: 1 TB, (7.2k RPM) |
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) EXN1000 - SATA Disk Storage Expansion Unit: SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB (7.2k RPM) |
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| I/O scalability | ||||
| PCI-Express (PCI-e) expansion slots | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum number of Fibre Channel ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum number of SAS ports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Maximum number of Ethernet ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Maximum number of optional adapters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below—not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters) | ||||
| 1012 - Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter (optical) | - | - | - | - |
| 1013 - Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter (copper) | - | - | - | - |
| 1014 - Dual-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA for Disk Attachment | - | - | - | - |
| 1015 - Dual-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA for Tape Attachment | - | - | - | - |
| 1021 - Dual-port GbE iSCSI Target (optical) | - | - | - | - |
| 1023 - Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet (copper) | - | - | - | - |
| 1024 - PCIe U-SCSI 320 Tape | - | - | - | - |
| 1026 - PCIe Dual-port SCSI Copper | - | - | - | - |
| 1029 - Quad-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA for Disk/Tape | - | - | - | - |
| 1030 - Quad port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Target | - | - | - | - |
| 1033 - SnapMirror over Fibre Channel HBA | - | - | - | - |
| 1036 - PCIe 2 port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Target HBA | - | - | - | - |
| 1060 - Dual-port mini-SAS adapter for Disk Attachment | - | - | - | - |
| 1062 - 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC card | - | - | - | - |
| 1063 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (optical) | - | - | - | - |
| 1064 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (copper) | - | - | - | - |
| 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, 10 to 4 A, 50/60 Hz, 675 W | |||
| Thermal rating | 1560 Btu/hr (note: watts × 3.4129) | |||
| Weight (maximum) | 64 lbs (28 kg) | 66 lbs (30 kg) | 64 lbs (28 kg) | 66 lbs (30 kg) |
| Height | 3.45 in. (8.75 cm), fits into 2U space | |||
| Width | 19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.7 in., 44.9 cm) | |||
| Depth | 22 in. (56 cm) | |||
| Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,000 m (at ≤10,000 ft) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature) | |||
| Nonoperating temperature and relative humidity | −40°C to 60°C (−40°F to 140°F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container | |||
| Operating acoustic noise | ≤54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23°C and at sea level) | |||
| Minimum cabinet clearances | 25.4 cm (10 in.) in front, 30.5 cm (12 in.) in rear | |||
| Minimum service clearances | 76.2 cm (30 in.) in front, 76.2 cm (30 in.) in rear | |||
| Maximum altitude | 10,000 ft (3050 m) | |||
| Regulations | ||||
| Filer safety | EN 60950, CE, CSA 60950, UL 60950, CB IEC60950-1 (all national deviations), EN60825-1, GOST-R, BSMI CNS14336, CCC GB 4943-2001, SABS, S Resolution 92 - 98 | |||
| Disk shelf safety | UL/C-UL; CE | |||
| Emissions/Immunity | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, CE, MIC, VCCI, AS/NZS EN55022, EN55024, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3, BSMI, KN22, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11, KN24, CISPR 24 | |||
| Warranty | 3 years for hardware and licensed software, CRU and on-site service, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available | |||
| 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)1 | SAS SFF: 450 GB, 600 GB (10k RPM) |
| EXN3000 - SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003)1 | SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB (15k RPM) SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB (7.2k RPM) |
| 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 drives1 EXN3000: SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003) with 24 slots for SAS disk drives1 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 (FC-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)1 EXN1000, EXN35001, EXN4000: Dual, redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220 V/110 V) |
| AC power/maximum current | 100 to 120 V ac/4.4A; 200 to 240 V ac/2.3A 100 to 120 V ac/7A; 200 - 240 V ac/3.5A; 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) EXN3500 2U EIA (3.4 in., 8.5 cm)/19 in.1 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)1 |
| Weight | EXN4000 – 78.8 lbs (35.8 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 50.6 lbs (23 kg) empty EXN3500 – 49 lbs (22.2 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg) empty1 EXN3000 – 110 lbs (49.9 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 53.7 lbs (24.4 kg) empty1 EXN1000 – 77 lbs (35 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 50.6 lbs (23 kg) 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 |
| IBM System Storage N3000 Express series technical specifications Technical highlights | |
|---|---|
| Maximum RAID group sizes | RAID-6 (RAID-DP) Fibre Channel—28 (26 data disks plus 2 parity disks) SATA—16 (14 data disks plus 2 parity disks) RAID-42 Fibre Channel—14 (13 data disks plus 1 parity disk) SATA—7 (6 data disks plus 1 parity disk) |
| SAN protocol support | Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and/or iSCSI; fabric-attached and direct-attached |
| Network protocol support | NFS V2/V3/V4 over UDP or TCP, PCNFSD V1/V2 for (PC) NFS client authentication, Microsoft CIFS, HTTP 1.0, HTTP 1.1 virtual hosts, FTP |
| FlexVol | Up to 500 per controller |
| Snapshots | Up to 127,000 per controller |
| Reliability | Redundant hot-swappable controllers, cooling fans and power supplies |
| Management | Full-duplex 10/100 Base-T Ethernet onboard console, diagnostic LED, Maintenance Center, SNMP, telnet, SSH, HTTP, web, email alerts, |
| Security | Virus protection, SecureAdmin, IPsec, CHAP authentication, role-based access control (RBAC) |
1 EXN3000 and EXN3500 only supported on N3400
2 RAID-6 is the recommended configuration for drives greater than 144 GB.
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