Overview - IBM N series Hardware Manual

2.1 Overview

Figure 2-1 shows the N3000 modular disk storage system, which is designed to provide
primary and auxiliary storage for midsize enterprises. N3000 systems offer integrated data
access, intelligent management software, and data protection capabilities in a cost-effective
package. N3000 series innovations include internal controller support for Serial-Attached
SCSI (SAS) or SATA drives, expandable I/O connectivity, and onboard remote management.
Figure 2-1 N3000 modular disk storage system
The following N3000 series are available:
IBM System Storage N3150:
– Model A15: Single-node
– Model A25: Dual-node, Active/Active HA Pair
IBM System Storage N3220:
– Model A12: Single-node
– Model A22: Dual-node, Active/Active HA Pair
The IBM System Storage N3240:
– Model A14: Single-node
– Model A24: Dual-node, Active/Active HA Pair
Table 2-1 provides a comparison of the N3000 series.
Table 2-1 N3000 series comparison
N3000 features
Form factor
Dual controllers
Max. raw capacity
Max. disk drives
Max. Ethernet ports
Onboard SAS ports
Flash pool support
8 Gb FC support
10 Gb Enet support
Storage protocols
a. All specifications are for dual-controller, active-active configurations.
b. Based on optional dual-port 10 GbE or 8 Gb FC mezzanine card and single slot per controller.
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a
N3150 (FAS2220)
2U, 12 internal drives
Yes
240 TB
60
8
4
No
No
No
CIFS, NFS,
iSCSI
N3220 (FAS2240-2) N3240 (FAS2240-4)
2U, 24 internal drives 4U, 24 internal drives
Yes Yes
509 TB 576 TB
144 144
8 8
4 4
Yes Yes
b
Yes Yes
b
Yes Yes
CIFS, NFS, CIFS, NFS,
iSCSI, FCP iSCSI, FCP
b
b