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IBM System Storage N6000 series

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Specifications
   N6040 N6040 N6060 N6060
Machine Type Model 2858-A10 2858-A20 2858-A12 2858-A22
Gateway Machine Type Model   2858-A10

(w/FC 9551)
  2858-A20

(w/FC 9551)
  2858-A12

(w/FC 9551)
 

2858-A22

(w/FC 9551)

 

Controller Configuration Single Dual (active/ active) Single Dual (active/ active)
Processors Speed and Type 2.4 GHz AMD Dual-core 64-bit Opteron
Number of Processors 1 2 2 4
Random Access Memory 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB 16GB
Nonvolatile Memory 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB
 
Integrated I/O Ports
Fibre Channel Ports (Speed) 4 (4-Gbps) 8 (4-Gbps) 4 (4-Gbps) 8 (4-Gbps)
Ethernet Ports (Speed) 2 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps) 2 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps)
 
Storage Scalability
Maximum Number of Fibre Channel Loops 10 10 10 10
Maximum Raw Capacity 420 TB 420 TB 672 TB 672 TB
Maximum Number of Disk Drives 420 420 672 672
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 30 30 48 48
Maximum Number of FC or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration)
256
 
I/O Scalability
PCI-e Expansion Slots 4 8 4 8
Maximum Number FC Ports 20 40 20 40
Maximum Number of Ethernet Ports 18 36 18 36
Maximum Number of Optional Adapters 4 8 4 8
 
Storage Expansion Unit Disk Drive Support
EXN4000 – 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004)

4-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 10,000, 15,000 rpm; 450GB, 15,000 rpm

2-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 10,000, 15,000 rpm; 450GB, 15,000 rpm

 

EXN3000 – SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003)

SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 750 GB, 7,200 rpm, 1 TB

 

EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001)

SAS: 300 GB, 15,000 rpm; 450 GB, 15,000 rpm
SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 1 TB

 

 
Maximum Number of Adapters Supported Per System (below - not to exceed Maximum Number of Optional Adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 4 8 4 8
1013 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 8
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Disk 4 8 4 8
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Tape 4 8 4 8
1017 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Target 4 8 4 8
1021 - Dual-Port GbE iSCSI Target (fibre) 4 8 4 8
1023 - Quad-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 8
1024 - Dual-Port SCSI Ultra320 HBA Tape 4 8 4 8
1026 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8 4 8
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA - DISK 4 8 4 8
1030 - Quad port 4 Gbps FC Target 4 8 4 8
1031 - Dual-Port 10-GbE TOE NIC 4 8 4 8
1032 - Dual-Port MetroCluster VI HBA 3 6 3 6
1033 - SnapMirror Over FC HBA PCI-e 4 8 4 8
1035 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Tape/Disk 4 8 4 8
1036 - PCIe 2 port 8 GB FC Target HBA 4 8 4 8
1056 - Performance Acceleration Module (16 GB) 4 8 4 8
1057 - Performance Acceleration Module (512 GB) - - - -
1058 - Performance Acceleration Module (256 GB)* 2 4 2 4
1061 - Quad-port 3 Gbps SAS adapter for Disk Attachment** 4 8 4 8
1063 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (optical) 4 8 4 8
1064 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (cooper) 4 8 4 8
1065 – Dual-port 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC card 4 8 4 8
Specifications
   N6070 N6070
Machine Type Model 2858-A11 2858-A21
Gateway Machine Type Model   2858-A11

(w/FC 9551)
  2858-A21

(w/FC 9551)
Controller Configuration Single Dual (active/active)
Processors Speed and Type 2.4 GHz AMD Dual-core 64-bit Opteron
Number of Processors 2 4
Random Access Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Nonvolatile Memory 2 GB 4 GB
 
Integrated I/O Ports
Fibre Channel Ports (Speed) 4 (4-Gbps) 8 (4-Gbps)
Ethernet Ports (Speed) 4 (1-Gbps) 4 (1-Gbps)
 
Storage Scalability
Maximum Number of Fibre Channel Loops 10 10
Maximum Raw Capacity 840 TB 840 TB
Maximum Number of Disk Drives 840 840
Maximum Volume Size 16 TB 16 TB
Maximum Number of Volumes/LUNs 2048 2048
Maximum Number of Storage Enclosures 60 60
Maximum Number of FC or iSCSI SAN connected servers (per controller and per active/active configuration) 256
 
I/O Scalability
PCI-e Expansion Slots 4 8
Maximum Number FC Ports 20 40
Maximum Number of Ethernet Ports 18 36
Maximum Number of Optional Adapters 4 8
 
Storage Expansion Unit Disk Drive Support
EXN4000 – 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004)

4-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 10,000, 15,000 rpm; 450GB, 15,000 rpm

2-Gbps Fibre Channel: 300 GB, 10,000, 15,000 rpm; 450GB, 15,000 rpm

 

EXN3000 - SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003)

SAS: 300 GB, 15,000 rpm; 450 GB, 15,000 rpm
SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 1 TB

 

EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001) SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 750 GB, 7,200 rpm, 1 TB
 
Maximum Number of Adapters Supported Per System (below - not to exceed Maximum Number of Optional Adapters)
1012 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (fibre) 4 8
1013 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8
1014 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Disk 4 8
1015 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Tape 4 8
1017 - Dual-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Target 4 8
1021 - Dual-Port GbE iSCSI Target (fibre) 4 8
1023 - Quad-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8
1024 - Dual-Port SCSI Ultra320 HBA Tape 4 8
1026 - Dual-Port GbE NIC (copper) 4 8
1029 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA - DISK 4 8
1030 - Quad port 4 Gbps FC Target 4 8
1031 - Dual-Port 10-GbE TOE NIC 4 8
1032 - Dual-Port MetroCluster VI HBA 3 6
1033 - SnapMirror Over FC HBA PCI-e 4 8
1035 - Quad-Port 4-Gbps FC HBA Tape/Disk 4 8
1036 - PCIe 2 port 8 GB FC Target HBA 4 8
1056 - Performance Acceleration Module (16 GB) 4   8  
1058 - Performance Acceleration Module (256 GB) -   -  
1061 - Quad-port 3 Gbps SAS adapter for Disk Attachment** 4   8  
1063 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (optical) 4   8  
1064 - Dual-port FCoE adapter (cooper) 4   8  
1065 – Dual-port 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC card 4   8  

Environmental Specifications and Regulations for Appliance and Gateway Models

Environmental Specifications
  N6040 N6040 N6060 N6060
Machine Type Model 2858-A10 2858-A20 2858-A12 2858-A22
Gateway Machine Type Model

2858-A10

(w/FC 9551)

 

2858-A20

(w/FC 9551)
2858-A12

(w/FC 9551)
2858-A22

(w/FC 9551)
AC Power/Current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240VAC, 12A to 8A (max)
   3.8A @ 100-120VAC (typical) 6A @ 100-120VAC (typical) 4.8A @ 100-120VAC (typical) 8.1A @ 100-120VAC (typical)
   2.4A @ 200-240VAC (typical) 4A @ 200-240VAC (typical) 2.4A @ 200-240VAC (typical) 4A @ 200-240VAC (typical)
Thermal rating 1405 BTU/hr. (max) 2714 BTU/hr. (max) 1790 BTU/hr. (max) 3574 BTU/hr. (max)
Weight (max.) 102 lb (46.2 kg) 121 lb (54.9 kg) 102 lb (46.2 kg) 121 lb (54.9 kg)
Height 10.2" (25.9 cm), fits into 6U space
Width 19" IEC rack-compliant
Depth 24.3" (61.7 cm), 28.1" (71.3 cm) with cable management bracket
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F); at ≤3,050 m (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
Operating acoustic noise 56 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23° C and at sea level)
Min. cabinet clearances 10" (25.4 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear
Min. service clearances 30" (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3,050 m (10,000 ft.)    

Environmental Specifications and Regulations for N6000 with Gateway feature code

Environmental Specifications
  N6070 N6070
Machine Type Model 2858-A11 2858-A21
Gateway Machine Type Model

2858-A11

(w/FC 9551)

2858-A21

(w/FC 9551)
 
AC Power/Current (line voltage for standalone systems dependent on local power distribution; system cabinets are 200 to 240 V only) 100 to 240VAC, 12A to 8A (max)
   4.8A @ 100-120VAC (typical) 8.1A @ 100-120VAC (typical)
   2.4A @ 200-240VAC (typical) 4A @ 200-240VAC (typical)
Thermal rating 1790 BTU/hr. (max) 3574 BTU/hr. (max)
Weight (max.) 102 lb (46.3 kg) 121 lb (54.9 kg)
Height 10.2" (25.9 cm), fits into 6U space
Width 19" IEC rack-compliant (17.6", 44.7 cm)
Depth 24.3" (61.7 cm), 28.1" (71.3 cm) with cable management bracket
Operating temperature, altitude, and relative humidity 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F); at ≤3,050 m (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
Operating acoustic noise 56 dBA sound pressure (LpA) @ normal operating conditions (at 23° C and at sea level)
Min. cabinet clearances 10" (25.4 cm) front; 12" (30.5 cm) rear
Min. service clearances 30" (76.2 cm) from front of cabinet; 30" (76.2 cm) from rear of cabinet
Maximum altitude 3,050 m (10,000 ft.)      
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 Specifications

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: 300 GB; 10,000 rpm
EXN3000 - SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003) SAS: 300 GB, 15,000 rpm; 450 GB, 15,000 rpm
SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 1 TB
EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001) SATA: 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 750 GB; 7,200 rpm, 1 TB
Storage Expansion Unit Specifications  
Disk Storage Expansion Units Supported EXN4000—4-Gbps Fibre Channel Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2863-004)
EXN3000—3-Gbps SAS Disk Storage Expansion Unit (MTM 2857-003)
EXN1000 SATA disk storage expansion unit (MTM 2861-001)
Support for Legacy Expansion Unit
Storage expansion unit 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 120VAC/4.4A; 200 to 240VAC/2.3A 100 to 120VAC/7A; 200-240VAC/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 @ 1 m at 23° C, 5.64 bels @ 23° C
Dimensions (height/width/depth) 3U EIA (5.25", 13.3 cm)/19 in. IEC rack-compliant (17.6 in., 44.7 cm)/20 in. (50.85 cm)
Weight EXN4000 – 35.8 kg (78.8 lb) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 lb) empty
EXN3000 – 110 lb (49.9 kg) fully loaded with disk drives, 53.7 lbs (24.4 kb) empty
EXN1000 – 35 kg (77 lb) fully loaded with disk drives, 23 kg (50.6 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
 
 





* Corequisite: Performance Acceleration Module II software feature per filer/gateway. Requires ONTAP 7.3.2
** For use with the EXN3000 and QSFP-QSFP cabling