IBM DS4700 Express manual N5200 N5300 N5600 N7700 N7900, Series Highlights, Onboard I/O ports

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Disk Storage Systems (continued)/IBM System Storage N series

IBM System Storage N series—Unified Storage Systems

 

N5000 Gateway series

 

 

 

 

 

N7000 Gateway series

 

 

 

N5200

 

N5300

 

N5600

 

N7700

 

N7900

Model

2864-G10 (single)

 

2869-G10 (single)

 

2868-G10 (single)

 

2866-G11 (single)

 

2867-G11 (single)

 

2864-G20 (clustered)

 

2869-G20 (clustered)

 

2868-G20 (clustered)

 

2866-G21 (clustered)

 

2867-G21 (clustered)

Maximum raw capacity

84 TB

 

336 TB

 

504 TB

 

840 TB

 

1176 TB

Onboard I/O ports*

Eight 2 Gbps FC

 

Eight 4 Gbps FC

 

Eight 4 Gbps FC

 

Sixteen 4 Gbps FC

 

Sixteen 4 Gbps FC

 

Eight 1 Gbps Ethernet

 

Eight 1 Gbps Ethernet

 

Eight 1 Gbps Ethernet

 

Twelve 1 Gbps Ethernet

 

Twelve 1 Gbps Ethernet

PCI expansion slots for

6

 

6

 

6

 

16

 

16

additional FC HBAs or GbE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIC cards*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance*

34,089 IO/sec

 

58,906 IO/sec

 

85,615 IO/sec

 

100,295 IO/sec

 

136,048 IO/sec

NVRAM*

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

Random Access Memory*

4 GB

 

8 GB

 

16 GB

 

32 GB

 

64 GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All N series Gateway

systems provide the

 

following features:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage controllers/filers

Active/Active with automatic failover to secondary system

 

 

 

 

 

 

Host connectivity &

The N series systems support a multitude of host attachment capabilities via FCP, CIFS, NFS and iSCSI protocols. See product “N series Interoperability Matrix” for

platform support

more information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network protocol support

NFS V2/V3/V4 over UDP or TCP, PCNFSD V1/V2 for (PC) NFS client authentication, Microsoft CIFS, iSCSI, FCP, VLD, HTTP 1.0, HTTP 1.1 Virtual Host

Other protocol support

SNMP, NDMP, LDAP, NIS, DNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system

Data ONTAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data protection

Snapshot, SnapRestore, SnapMirror, SyncMirror, SnapVault, Open System Snap Vault, MetroCluster, Protection Manager

 

 

Redundancy/

CompactFlash dual redundant hot-plug integrated cooling fans, hot-swappable auto-ranging power supplies, clustered filers, hot-swappable disk bays

high availability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backup

External tape (SCSI or Fibre Channel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAID levels

Provided by backend storage system

 

 

 

 

 

 

System management/

FilerView, SecureAdmin, SNMP, Operations Manager/Industry-standard NDMP protocols

 

 

 

 

Storage management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard software

Snapshot, FlexVol, FlexShare, Integrated Automatic RAID Manager, Fast Boot, NIS, DNS, SNMP, FilerView, NDMP, LDAP, iSCSI, AutoSupport, SyncMirror, SnapMover, FTP

features

protocol feature, SecureAdmin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional software

CIFS protocol, Clustered Failover, Data ONTAP, Disk Sanitization. FCP protocol, FlexCache, FlexClone, FlexShare, FlexScale, FlexVol, FTP protocol, HTTP protocol, iSCSI

features

protocol, LockVault Enterprise, MetroCluster, MultiStore, NDMP protocol, NearStore (near-line), NFS protocol, Open Systems SnapVault (OSSV), Operations Manager

 

Core & SRM License, Protection Manager, Provisioning Manager, SecureAdmin, Single Mailbox Recovery for Exchange (SMBR), SnapDrive, SnapLock Enterprise,

 

SnapManager for Exchange, SnapManager for Oracle, SnapManager for SAP

 

 

 

 

SnapManager for SQL Server, SnapManager for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, SnapMirror, SnapMover, SnapRestore, Snapshot, SnapValidator, SnapVault, SyncMirror, Virtual File Manager (VFM)

N series Highlights

●Unified storage architecture—provides a single storage platform to support heteroge- neous, multiprotocol storage requirements with the capability of simultaneously handling both Block I/O (with FCP or iSCSI protocol) and File I/O (with CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP protocols) application needs

●Application-awaresoftware—SnapManager software provides host-based data manage- ment of N series storage for databases and business applications. Simplifies application- consistent policy-based automation for data protection and disaster recover. Snapshot copies and automates error-free data restores and enables application-aware disaster recovery

●Thin Provisioning—allows applications and users to get more space dynamically and non- disruptively without IT staff intervention

●Ease of installation—offers installation tools designed to help simplify installation and setup

●Increased access—allows heterogeneous access to IP attached storage and Fibre Channel attached storage subsystems

●Operating system—optimized and finely tuned for storing and sharing data assets, designing to enable greater efficiency within your organization and help lower total cost of ownership through improved efficiency and productivity

●Flexibility—enables cross-platform data access for Microsoft Windows, UNIX and Linux environments that can help reduce network complexity and expense, and allow data to be shared across the organization

●Network Attached Storage (NAS)—supports Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocols for attachment to Microsoft Windows, UNIX and Linux systems

●IP SAN—supports Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) protocols for IP SAN attached to a multitude of host servers including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems

●FC SAN—supports Fibre Channel protocols (FCP) for accommodating attachment and participation in fibre channel SAN environments

●Scalability—supports non-disruptive capacity increases as well as thin-provisioning (dynamically allow the increase and decrease of user capacity assignments). Allows you to scale your storage infrastructure to keep pace with company growth

●Designed to maintain availability and productivity during upgrades

●Manageability—includes integrated system diagnostics and management tools, which are designed to help minimize downtime

●Redundancy—several redundancy and hot-swappable features provide the highest system availability characteristics

●Copy Services—provides extensive outboard services that help recover data in disaster recovery environments. SnapMirror provides one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-one mirroring over Fibre Channel or IP infrastructures

●NearStore (near-line)feature—SATA drive technology enables online and quick access to archived and non-intensive transactional data

●Advanced Single Instance Storage (A-SIS)—providesblock-level deduplication of data stored in NearStore volumes

●Compliance and data retention—software and hardware features that offer non-erasable and non-rewritable data protection to meet the industry’s highest regulatory requirements for retaining company data assets

NOTES:

*Systems are based on dual clustered storage controllers. Divide all numbers by one-half if a single storage controller system is ordered.

A single controller can be easily upgraded to a dual controller system as your computing needs increase. The dual controller is a fully redundant system and is designed to provide failover and failback capabilities.

The N series Interoperability Matrix can be found at the following Web site: ibm.com/storage/network/interophome.html

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of NetApp Inc.; Data ONTAP, FlexCache, FlexScale, FlexVol, FilerView, Protection Manager, SecureAdmin, RAID-DP, SecureAdmin, FlexClone, MultiStore, SnapLock, LockVault, Snapshot, SnapDrive, SnapMirror, SnapMover, SnapRestore, SnapVault, SnapManager, SnapValidator, SyncMirror, FlexShare, NearStore, Virtual File Manager

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DS4700 Express specifications

The IBM DS4700 Express is a robust, mid-range storage solution designed to help businesses manage and optimize their data effectively. This storage system is part of the IBM DS family, renowned for its reliability, performance, and scalability. Targeted primarily at small to medium-sized enterprises, the DS4700 Express offers a blend of advanced technologies and user-friendly features.

One of the key characteristics of the DS4700 Express is its scalability. It supports a wide range of capacities, allowing businesses to start small and expand their storage infrastructure as their data needs grow. With the ability to support up to 96TB of storage, the system can accommodate various workloads, from simple file storage to complex database environments.

The DS4700 Express is equipped with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity options, ensuring rapid data access and transfer rates. This feature is particularly beneficial for applications that demand low-latency responses, such as virtualized environments and transaction-heavy workloads. The system also supports iSCSI connectivity, providing flexibility for organizations looking to integrate it into their existing infrastructure without needing significant changes.

In terms of data protection and management, the IBM DS4700 Express is packed with advanced features. It includes support for RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, ensuring data redundancy and enhancing reliability. Additionally, it offers snapshot capabilities, enabling organizations to create point-in-time copies of their data for backup and recovery purposes. This feature is crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Performance optimization is another highlight of the DS4700 Express. With intelligent caching features, the system efficiently manages data requests, improving response times and overall throughput. Its ability to manage both SSDs and HDDs through tiered storage means businesses can balance cost and performance based on their specific needs.

The IBM DS4700 Express also offers an intuitive management interface, simplifying the process of configuring and monitoring the storage environment. This user-friendly design makes it accessible even for IT teams without extensive storage experience.

In summary, the IBM DS4700 Express combines scalability, performance, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for small to medium-sized businesses looking to enhance their data storage capabilities. With its advanced technologies and comprehensive features, it stands out as a dependable solution for organizations aiming to manage their growing data needs efficiently.
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