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IBM System Storage N5000 Modular Disk Storage Systems

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

  

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Specifications
   N5300 N5300 N5600 N5600
Machine type model 2869-A10 2869-A20 2868-A10 2868-A20
Controller configuration Single Dual (active/active) Single Dual (active/active)
Processors speed and type 2.4 GHz AMD Single-core 64-bit Opteron 2.4 GHz AMD Single-core 64-bit Opteron 1.8 GHz AMD Dual-core 64-bit Opteron 1.8 GHz AMD Dual-core 64-bit Opteron
Number of processors 2 4 2 4
Random access memory 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB
Nonvolatile memory 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB 1 GB
Integrated I/O ports
Fibre Channel ports (speed) 4 (4-Gbps) 8 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps) 8 (4-Gbps)
Ethernet ports (speed) 4 (GbE) 8 (GbE) 4 (GbE) 8 (GbE)
Storage scalability
Maximum number of Fibre Channel loops 10 10 10 10
Maximum raw capacity 336 TB 336 TB 504 TB 504 TB
Maximum number of disk drives 336 336 504 504
Maximum volume size 16 TB 16 TB 16 TB 16 TB
Maximum number of volumes/LUNs 2048 2048 2048 2048
Maximum number of storage enclosures 24 24 36 36
Maximum number of FC or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) 256 256 256 256
Disk expansion units supported EXN4000—4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit
EXN1000—SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN2000—FC Storage Expansion Unit (Legacy)
I/O scalability
PCI-Express (PCI-e) expansion slots 3 6 3 6
Maximum number FC ports 16 32 16 32
Maximum number of Ethernet ports 16 32 16 32
Maximum number of optional adapters 3 6 3 6
Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below—not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet adapter (fibre) 3 6 3 6
1013 - Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter (copper) 3 6 3 6
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA for disk attachment 3 6 3 6
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA for tape attachment 3 6 3 6
1017 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA for target ports 2 4 3 6
1021 - Dual-Port GbE iSCSI Target (fibre) 3 6 3 6
1022 - Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) TOE (copper) 3 6 3 6
1023 - Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet (copper) 3 6 3 6
1024 - Dual-Port SCSI Ultra320 Card 3 6 3 6
1026 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 3 6 3 6
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA for Disk 3 6 3 6
1030 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC Target 2 4 3 6
1031 - Dual-Port 10-GbE NIC Fiber 3 6 3 6
1032 - Dual-Port MetroCluster VI FC HBA   2   2
1033 - SnapMirror over FC HBA 3 6 3 6
1035 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA for Disk/Tape 3 6 3 6
1056 - FlexScale 16 GB PCI-e Accelerator Adapter 1 2 2 4
Environmental specifications
   N5300 N5300 N5600 N5600
Machine type model 2869-A10 2869-A20 2868-A10 2868-A20
AC Power/Current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 5A to 2.8A
5A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 20 to 10A
20A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 5A to 2.8A
5A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 20 to 10A
20A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 200VAC
Thermal rating 1238 BTU/hr. 2476 BTU/hr. 1365 BTU/hr. 2730 BTU/hr.
Weight (max.) 75 lb (34 kg) 150 lb (68 kg) 75 lb (34 kg) 150 lb (68 kg)
Height 5.12" (13 cm), fits into 3U space 10.6" (26 cm), fits into 6U space 5.12" (13 cm), fits into 3U space 10.6" (26 cm), fits into 6U space
Width 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm)
Depth 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket
Operating temperature, altitude and relative humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (28° C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level)
Min. cabinet clearances 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear
Min. service clearances 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (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.)
Specifications
   N5200 N5200 N5500 N5500
Machine type model 2864-A10 2864-A20 2865-A10 2865-A20
Controller configuration Single Dual (active/active) Single Dual (active/active)
Processors speed and type Intel® 2.8 GHz Xeon® Intel 2.8 GHz Xeon Intel 2.8 GHz Xeon Intel 2.8 GHz Xeon
Number of processors 1 2 2 4
Random access memory 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB
Nonvolatile memory 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB 1 GB
Integrated I/O ports
Fibre Channel ports (speed) 4 (2-Gbps) 8 (2-Gbps) 4 (2-Gbps) 8 (2-Gbps)
Ethernet ports (speed) 4 (1-Gbps) 8 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps) 8 (1-Gbps)
Storage scalability
Maximum number of fibre channel loops 4 8 4 8
Maximum raw capacity 84 TB 84 TB 168 TB 168 TB
Maximum number of disk drives 168 168 336 336
Maximum volume size 16 TB 16 TB 16 TB 16 TB
Maximum number of volumes/LUNs 1024 1024 1024 1024
Maximum number of storage enclosures 12 12 24 24
Maximum number of FC or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration 256 256 256 256
Disk expansion units supported EXN4000—4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit
EXN1000—SATA Disk Storage Expansion
EXN2000—FC Storage Expansion Unit (Legacy)
I/O scalability
PCI-x expansion slots 3 6 3 6
Maximum number FC ports 16 32 16 32
Maximum number of Ethernet ports 12 24 12 24
Maximum number of optional adapters 3 6 3 6
Storage expansion unit interface PCI-x or PCI-e-based Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
Maximum number of adapters supported per system (below—not to exceed maximum number of optional adapters)
1003 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 3 6 3 6
1004 - Dual-Port FC HBA For Disk 3 6 3 6
1005 - Dual-Port FC HBA For Tape 3 6 3 6
1006 - Dual-Port FC HBA For Disk 3 6 3 6
1007 - Quad-Port GbE NIC (copper) 2 4 2 4
1008 - Single-Port 10-GbE TOE NIC 2 4 2 4
1009 - Quad-Port GbE TOE NIC (copper) 2 4 2 4
1010 - Dual-Port iSCSI Target NIC (copper) 3 6 3 6
1011 - Dual-Port iSCSI Target NIC (fibre) 3 6 3 6
1016 - SCSI LVD Tape Adapter 3 6 3 6
1018 - Dual-Port MetroCluster Adapter   2   2
1019 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA-Target 2 4 2 4
1020 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 3 6 3 6
1027 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA-Disk 3 6 3 6
1034 - SnapMirror Over FC HBA PCI-x 2 4 2 4
Environmental specifications
   N5200 N5200 N5500 N5500
Machine type model 2864-A10 2864-A20 2865-A10 2865-A20
AC Power/Current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240VAC, 10A to 5A
10A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 5A to 2.8A
5A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 20 to 10A
20A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 5A to 2.8A
5A (max.) @ 200VAC
100 to 240VAC, 20 to 10A
20A (max.) @ 100VAC
200 to 240VAC, 10 to 5A
10A (max.) @ 200VAC
Thermal rating 1144 BTU/hr. 2288 BTU/hr. 1317 BTU/hr. 2634 BTU/hr.
Weight (max.) 75 lb (34 kg) 150 lb (68 kg) 75 lb (34 kg) 150 lb (68 kg)
Height 5.12" (13 cm), fits into 3U space 10.6" (26 cm), fits into 6U space 5.12" (13 cm), fits into 3U space 10.6" (26 cm), fits into 6U space
Width 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm) 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.7", 44.9 cm)
Depth 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket 24" (61 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) with cable management bracket
Operating temperature, altitude and relative humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F); at ≤ 3,050m (at ≤ 10,000) elevation; 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (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, non-condensing (28° C wet bulb temperature)
Non-operating temperature and relative humidity -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 149° F); 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, in original container
Operating acoustic noise 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level) 54 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 22°C and at sea level)
Min. cabinet clearances 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear 6" (15.3 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear
Min. service clearances 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet 25" (63.5 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (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.)
Operating system Data ONTAP 7.2.5 or later
Operating system support Windows 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Windows XP, Linux, Sun™ Solaris™, AIX®, HP-UX, Mac OS, VMware, ESX
Standard software features Integrated automatic RAID manager, including RAID-DP, Snapshot, Fast Boot, Telnet, e-mail alerts, NIS, DNS, SNMP, FilerView®, SecureAdmin, FlexVol, FlexShare, SSH, Maintenance Center, Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP)
Network protocol support NFS V2/V3/V4 over UDP or TCP, PCNFSD V1/V2 for (PC) NFS client authentication, Microsoft CIFS, VLD, FTP, HTTP 1.0, HTTP 1.1 Virtual Hosts
SAN protocol support Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) for SCSI (2 Gb and 4 Gb); fabric-attached and direct-attached; iSCSI
Optional licensed functions NFS, CIFS, HTTP, Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), iSCSI Protocol, FlexCache, FlexClone, FlexScale, MultiStore, Clustered Failover (CFO), SnapMirror, SnapRestore, Single Mailbox Recovery for Exchange, SnapManager for Exchange, SnapManager for SQL Server®, SnapManager for Oracle, SnapManager for SAP®, SnapManager for Microsoft Office SharePoint®, SnapVault, SnapMover, SnapLock Compliance, SnapLock Enterprise, SyncMirror, MetroCluster, NearStore, SnapValidator, SnapDrive for Windows, SnapDrive for UNIX, SnapDrive for AIX, SnapDrive for HP-UX, SnapDrive for Linux, AIX multipathing, Operations Manager, Disk Sanitization, Advanced Single Instance Storage (A-SIS), Protection Manager, Provisioning Manager, Virtual File Manager (VFM) Enterprise Edition, VFM Migration Edition
Hardware features Full-duplex 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet onboard console, diagnostic LED/LCD, Remote Management Card standard, redundant hot-plug cooling fans, redundant hot-plug power supplies, Compact Flash, 19" rack-mount enclosure, optional 220 V 42U 19" system cabinet
Maximum RAID group sizes RAID 6 (RAID-DP) FC – 28 (26 data disks plus 2 parity disks), SATA – 16 (14 data disks plus 2 parity disks)
RAID 4 FC – 14 (13 data disks plus 1 parity disk), SATA – 7 (6 data disks plus 1 parity disk)
RAID 6 + RAID 1 or RAID 4 + RAID 1 (SyncMirror)
Regulations
Filer safety EN 60950:2002, CE, CSA 60950 and NRTL (UL) CB (all national deviations), EN60825-1:1994, IRAM, GOST-R
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
Storage Expansion Unit Disk Drive Support
EXN4000—4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004) 4 Gbps Fibre Channel: 144 GB, 300 GB, 450 GB;  15,000 rpm
2 Gbps Fibre Channel: 144, 300 GB; 10,000 & 15,000 rpm
EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001) SATA: 500 GB, 750 GB,1 TB; 7,200 rpm
EXN2000—2 Gbps FC disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2863-001) 36 GB, 72 GB, 144 GB, 300 GB; 10,000 & 15,000 rpm
Storage Expansion Unit Specifications
Disk storage expansion units supported EXN4000—4 Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004)
EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001)
Each with 14 low-profile slots for fibre channel and SATA disk drives
Legacy Support for Expansion Unit
EXN2000 FC disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2863-001)
Disk drive storage shelf interface PCI-x or PCI-e-based Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
Environmental specifications
Power supply/cooling fans Dual, redundant, hot-pluggable, integrated power supply/fan assemblies (220V/110V)
AC power/max. current 100 to 120 VAC/4.4A; 200 to 240 VAC/2.3A 100 to 120 VAC/7A; 200-240 VAC/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, non-condensing 10% to 95%
Recommended operating relative humidity range 40% to 55% non-condensing
Non-operating temperature range -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Non-operating relative humidity range 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Thermal rating 1,215 Btu/hr (fully loaded disk storage expansion unit)
Operating acoustic noise 56.4 dBA @ 1m at 23°C, 5.64 bels @ 23°C
Dimensions (height/width/depth) 3U EIA (5.25", 13.3 cm)/19" IEC rack-compliant (17.6", 44.7 cm)/20" (50.85 cm)
Weight EXN4000—35.8 kg (78.8 lbs) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 lbs) empty
EXN1000—35 kg (77 lbs) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 lbs) empty
EXN2000—35.8 kg (78.8 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


   Max. capacity is derived based on the type, size and number of the drives. Max. capacity and volume size are calculated using Base10 arithmetic (i.e., 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes).







 
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