IBM System Storage N3000 Express

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

*Specifications*
	N3150	N3150	N3220	N3220	N3240	N3240
Machine type model	2857-A15	2857-A25	2857-A12	2857-A22	2857-A14	2857-A24
Controller configuration	Single	Dual (active/active)	Single	Dual (active/active)	Single	Dual (active/active)
Processor speed and type	Dual-core Intel Xeon 1.73 GHz
Random access memory	6 GB	12 GB	6 GB	12 GB	6 GB	12 GB
Fibre Channel ports (speed)	N/A	N/A	2 (8 Gbps)¹	4 (8 Gbps)¹	2 (8 Gbps)¹	4 (8 Gbps)¹
Ethernet ports (speed)	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹
Maximum raw capacity	240 TB		501 TB		576 TB
Maximum number of disk drives	60 12 internal		144 24 internal		144 24 internal
Disk drives supported in controller (type, size, speed)	SAS: 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED, 900 GB (10k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm) SSD: 100 GB, 200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA or 900 GB SAS		SAS: 450 GB, 600 GB, 900 GB (10k rpm) SSD: 200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 900 GB SAS		SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SSD: 200 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA
Disk expansion units supported	EXN3000—SAS Disk Storage expansion unit: SAS—300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED (15k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SATA—1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm) Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA EXN3500—SAS Disk Storage small form-factor expansion unit: SAS—450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED, 900 GB (10k rpm); SSD—200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 900 GB SAS
Warranty	3 years for hardware and licensed software, customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site service, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available

	N3150	N3150	N3220	N3220	N3240	N3240
Machine type model	2857-A15	2857-A25	2857-A12	2857-A22	2857-A14	2857-A24
Controller configuration	Single	Dual (active/active)	Single	Dual (active/active)	Single	Dual (active/active)
Processor speed and type	Dual-core Intel Xeon 1.73 GHz
Number of processors	1	2	1	2	1	2
Random access memory	6 GB	12 GB	6 GB	12 GB	6 GB	12 GB

*Integrated I/O ports*
Fibre Channel ports (speed)	N/A	N/A	2 (8 Gbps)¹	4 (8 Gbps)¹	2 (8 Gbps)¹	4 (8 Gbps)¹
Ethernet ports (speed)	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹	4 (1 Gbps) onboard 2 (10 Gbps)¹	8 (1 Gbps) onboard 4 (10 Gbps)¹

*Storage scalability*
Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops	N/A
Maximum raw capacity	240 TB		501 TB		576 TB
Maximum number of internal drives	12		24		24
Maximum number of expansion drives	48		120		120
Maximum number of disk drives	60		144		144
Maximum volume size	53.7 TB (64-bits)		53.7 TB (64-bits)		53.7 TB (64-bits)
Maximum number of storage enclosures	2 SAS		5 SAS		5 SAS
Disk drives supported in controller (type, size, speed)	SAS: 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED, 900 GB (10k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm) SSD: 100 GB, 200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA or 900 GB SAS		SAS: 450 GB, 600 GB, 900 GB (10k rpm) SSD: 200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 900 GB SAS		SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SSD: 200 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA
Disk expansion units supported	EXN3000—SAS Disk Storage expansion unit: SAS—300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED (15k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2k rpm) SATA—1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm) Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA EXN3500—SAS Disk Storage small form-factor expansion unit: SAS—450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED, 900 GB (10k rpm); SSD—200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 900 GB SAS

*Environmental specifications*
AC power/current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 – 240 V only)	R6 100 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A (8A - 3A per inlet) 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA R6 100 –120 V ac/200 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA		R6 100 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A (8A – 3A per inlet) 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA R6 100 – 120 V ac/200 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA		R6 100 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A (8A – 3A per inlet) 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA R6 100 – 120 V ac / 200 – 240 V ac 16A – 6A 60/50 Hz 0.7 kVA
Thermal rating	1,461 BTU/hr. (note: watts x 3.4129)		1,461 BTU/hr. (note: watts x 3.4129)		2,201 BTU/hr. (note: watts x 3.4129)
Weight (maximum)	28.3 kg (62.4 lb)		22.2 kg (49.0 lb)	46 kg (102 lb)	28 kg (64 lb)
Height	8.5 cm (3.34 in.), fits into 2U space		8.5 cm (3.34 in.), fits into 2U space		17.5 cm (6.88 in.), fits into 4U space
Width	19 in. IEC rack-compliant (44.7 cm, 17.61 in.)		19 in. IEC rack-compliant (44.7 cm, 17.61 in.)		19 in. IEC rack-compliant (48.3 cm, 19.02 in.)
Depth	61.2 cm (24.1 in.)		54.3 cm (21.4 in.)		60.3 cm (23.75 in.)
Operating temperature, altitude and relative humidity	10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F); ≤ 3,000 m (≤10,000 ft) elevation; 20% – 80% relative humidity, noncondensing (28°C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity	-40°C – 60°C (-40°F – 140°F); 10% – 95% relative humidity, noncondensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise	7.2 bels at 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	3,050 m (10,000 ft)

*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, customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site service, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available

*Storage expansion unit specifications*
EXN3000—SAS Disk Storage expansion unit (MTM 2857-003)	SAS: 300 GB, 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED (15k rpm), 4 TB nearline (7.2 rpm) SATA: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 3 TB SED (7.2k rpm) Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 2 TB SATA
EXN3500—SAS Disk Storage SFF expansion unit (MTM 2857-006)¹	SAS SFF: 450 GB, 600 GB, 600 GB SED, 900 GB (10k rpm) SSD: 200 GB, 800 GB Hybrid configuration: 200 GB SSD with 900 GB SAS

*Storage expansion unit specifications*
Storage expansion unit interfaces	Onboard or PCIe Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Onboard or PCIe SAS 3 Gbps or 6 Gbps

*Environmental specifications*
Power supply/cooling fans	EXN3000: Dual (SATA) or quad (SAS) redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220/110 V) EXN3500: Dual, redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220/110 V)
AC power/maximum current	100 – 120 V ac/4.4A; 200 – 240 V ac/2.3A; 100 – 120 V ac/7A; 200 – 240 V ac/3.5A; 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature maximum range	10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F)
Recommended operating temperature range	20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F)
Operating relative humidity range	10% – 95% relative humidity, noncondensing 10% – 95%
Recommended operating relative humidity range	40% – 55% noncondensing
Non-operating temperature range	-40°C – 65°C (-40°F – 149°F)
Non-operating relative humidity range	10% – 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Thermal rating	1,437 – 3,414 BTU/hr.
Operating acoustic noise	56.4 dBA at 1 m at 23°C, 5.64 bels at 23°C
Dimensions (height/width/depth)	EXN3000 4U EIA 17.49 cm (6.9 in.)/48.26 cm (19 in.) IEC rack-compliant 44.87 cm (17.7 in.)/65.35 cm (25.7 in.) EXN3500 2U EIA 8.5 cm (3.4 in.)/48.26 cm (19 in.) IEC rack-compliant 44.7 cm (17.6 in.)/50.8 cm (20 in.)
Weight	EXN3000 49.9 kg (110 lb) fully loaded with disk drives, 24.4 kg (53.7 lb) empty EXN3500 22.2 kg (49 lb) fully loaded with disk drives, 15.7 kg (34.6 lb) 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
SAN protocol support	Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), or iSCSI
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 Optional ports available with add-on mezzanine cards

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