IBM 201 manual Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction

With the IBM TotalStorage Network Attached Storage (NAS) 200 (5194 Models 201, 226, and EXP), your enterprise will gain scalable, network-attached storage devices that deliver excellent value, state-of-the-art systems management capabilities, and task-optimized operating system technology. These NAS devices provide you with increased performance, storage capacity, and functionality.

These models have been developed for workgroup or department environments with file-serving requirements across Windows and NFS clients, e-business, and small applications. In addition, these devices support Ethernet LAN environments with large or shared end-user workspace storage, remote running of executables, remote user data access, and personal data migration.

These new machines replace the IBM 5194 Models 200, 225, and EXU.

Enhancements provided by the new models include:

vGreater granularity in configuring storage size

vDouble the maximum storage size

vMore options in configuring Ethernet connections

vMore options for tape backup

To help provide quick and easy installation, both NAS models have preloaded, preconfigured, pretuned, and pretested operating systems, supporting system management, and RAID management software. You can order the models as a workgroup or department appliance depending on the specific use.

The Workgroup Model (Model 201) features:

vCompact tower configuration

vOne 1.133 GHz processor; second (dual) processor optional

v512 MB of ECC 133 MHz memory standard

vServeRAID-4Lx, an economical, single-channel RAID controller

vOne integrated 10/100 Ethernet connection

vA dual-channel, 160 MB/s Ultra 160 SCSI controller

vThree to six 36.4 GB HDD or 72.8 GB HDD (109.2 GB up to 436.8 GB)

The Departmental Model (Model 226) features:

vRack-optimized configuration

vTwo 1.133 GHz processors

v1 GB of ECC 133 MHz memory standard

vServeRAID-4H, a high function, four-channel RAID controller

vOne integrated 10/100 Ethernet connection

vA dual-channel, 160 MB/s Ultra160 SCSI controller

vConfigurable with three to six 36.4 HDD or three to six 72.8 GB HDD (218.4 GB up to 436.8 GB)

vExpandable up to 3.49 TB using up to three IBM 5194 NAS Storage Unit Model

EXP

The preloaded software is based on the Windows Powered OS operating system, which is very similar to Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server. Preloaded software includes:

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