Ds8000 Physical Footprint; Ds8000 Model Comparison Chart - IBM TotalStorage DS8000 User Manual

Table 1 compares the various supported features that are available on different
DS8000 model configurations.
Note: IBM service representatives can upgrade a Model 921 in the field when you

DS8000 physical footprint

The physical footprint dimensions, caster locations, and cable openings for a
DS8000 unit help you plan your installation site.
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Table 1. DS8000 model comparison chart
Base Images
model (logical
partitions)
Model 921
1 image
Model 922
1 image
Model 9A2
2 images
order a model conversion to a Model 922 or a Model 9A2.
Expansion Processor
models type
None 2-way
With 1
expansion
2-way
model
(92E)
None 4-way
With 1
expansion
4-way
model
(92E)
With 2
expansion
4-way
models
(92E)
None 4-way
With 1
expansion
4-way
model
(9AE)
With 2
expansion
4-way
models
(9AE)
Disk Processor
drives memory
Up to 128
disks
Up to 128
(maximum
GB
capacity of
38.4 TB)
Up to 384
disks
Up to 128
(maximum
GB
capacity of
115.2 TB)
Up to 128
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
38.4 TB)
Up to 384
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
115.2 TB)
Up to 640
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
192 TB)
Up to 128
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
38.4 TB)
Up to 384
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
115.2 TB)
Up to 640
disks
Up to 256
(maximum
GB
capacity of
192 TB)
Host
adapters
Up to 16
host
adapters
Up to 16
host
adapters
Up to 16
host
adapters
Up to 32
host
adapters
Up to 32
host
adapters
Up to 16
host
adapters
Up to 32
host
adapters
Up to 32
host
adapters