IBM System Storage N3700 EXN2000 supports IBM System Storage N5200 and N5500
The EXN2000 supports the IBM System Storage N3700, N5200, and N5500 appliances, Models A10 and A20.
IBM System Storage N3700 now supports SnapValidator.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
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Overview
The IBM System Storage(TM) EXN2000, formerly the IBM TotalStorage® EXP600, now supports the IBM System Storage N5200 and N5500 appliances, Models A10 and A20.
The IBM System Storage N3700 also now supports IBM System Storage N3700 with SnapValidator.
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Key prerequisites
The EXN2000 must be mounted in a 19-inch standard rack and connected via Fibre Channel cables to an N series filer, or another EXN2000.
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Planned availability dates
December 9, 2005
January 27, 2006: SnapValidator feature and feature conversion
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Description
The IBM System Storage EXN2000 can be attached to the IBM System Storage N series appliances, N3700, N5200, and N5500. Physical capacity can be scaled up to 4.2 TB, for each EXN2000 added to an N series filer. The N3700 can attach three EXN2000s for a maximum physical storage of 16.8 TB; the N5200 can attach 12 EXN2000s for a maximum physical storage of 50.4 TB. The N5500 can attach 24 EXN2000s for a maximum physical storage of 84 TB.
Disk drive options include 72 GB (10,000 or 15,000 rpm), 144 GB (10,000 or 15,000 rpm), and 300 GB (10,000 rpm).
SnapValidator (#7x42)
This feature enables the SnapValidator licensed function subject to the client applying a feature activation code made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes.
The corequisite IBM 2870 feature number (7x42) must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapValidator licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 105-462
Trademarks
System Storage is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
TotalStorage is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Publications
Publications are provided with the N3700, N5200, and N5500 appliance hardware.
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Services
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IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.
For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit
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For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit
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Technical information
Planning information
Cable orders: Cables are required to connect the EXN2000 to an N3700, N5200, or N5500, or to connect to another EXN2000. The cables may be either copper or optical fiber. Existing features #2020 and #2022 are used when connecting the EXN2000 to the N3700 filer. Features #2043 and #2044 are used when connecting the EXN2000 to the N5x00 filers. When using feature 2020 or 2022 to connect to a clustered N3700 (2863-A20), two cable features must be ordered. Optical fiber cables also require the SFP GBIC feature (#2010). When initially ordering the EXN2000, the cable features provide two cables for each feature ordered, except for #2020 and #2021 which provide one cable per feature. For MES orders, one cable is provided per ordered feature. For the SFP GBIC feature (#2010), the feature provides one SFP GBIC on both the initial EXN2000 order and for an MES order.
SFP GBIC: This feature provides one small form factor pluggable GBIC. It is required if optical cables are ordered.
When the EXN2000 is to be connected to an N5200 or N5500, two of this feature must be ordered. For the N3700, four must be ordered.
For an MES order, the maximum number that may be ordered is 99.
Fibre Channel cables (Model 001 only) (#2020 and #2022)
Feature Description
2020 One 0.5 meter copper FC cable for
attachment of an EXN2000 to an
N3700 Model A10 or A20
2022 One 3.0 meter copper FC cable for
attachment of an EXN2000 to an
N3700 Model A10 or A20
These features provide the cables necessary to attach an EXN2000 expansion unit to a 2863 Model A10 or A20 base unit. For Model A10, only one cable feature may be ordered on the initial order. For Model A20, two cable features must be included in the initial order.
0.5 m FC Copper Cable: This feature provides half-meter copper cables for connecting one EXN2000 to another, or to an Nxxxx machine. Two cables are provided. For an initial order, one cable feature must be ordered, either copper or optical fiber.
3.0 m FC Copper Cable: This feature provides three-meter copper cables for connecting one EXN2000 to another, or to an Nxxxx machine. Two cables are provided. For an initial order, one cable feature must be ordered, either copper or optical fiber.
2.0 m FC Optical Cable: This feature provides two-meter fiber cables for connecting one EXN2000 to another, or to an N5x00 machine. Two cables are provided. For an initial order, one cable feature must be ordered, either copper or optical fiber.
This feature is not supported for the N3700.
5.0 m FC Optical Cable: This feature provides five-meter fiber cables for connecting one EXN2000 to another, or to an N5x00 machine. Two cables are provided. For an initial order, one cable feature must be ordered, either copper or optical fiber.
This feature is not supported for the N3700.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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Terms and conditions
MES discount applicable: Yes
Field installable feature: Yes
Warranty period: Three years
Customer setup: Yes
Machine code: No license terms apply
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Prices
The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Machine Feature Purchase
Description type Model number price
SFP GBIC 2863 001 2010 $100
0.5 m FC Copper Cable 2863 001 2021 75
3.0 m FC Copper Cable 2863 001 2023 100
2.0 m FC Optical Cable 2863 001 2043 125
5.0 m FC Optical Cable 2863 001 2044 150
SnapValidator 2863 A10 7042 0
SnapValidator 2863 A20 7142 0
Plant/
Field MES Cable
Mach/Mod/Feat install removal req. CSU(1)
SFP GBIC 2863/001/2010 Both No No Yes
0.5 m FC Copper Cable 2863/001/2021 Both No No Yes
3.0 m FC Copper Cable 2863/001/2023 Both No No Yes
2.0 m FC Optical Cable 2863/001/2043 Both No No Yes
5.0 m FC Optical Cable 2863/001/2044 Both No No Yes
SnapValidator 2863/A10/7042 Both Yes(2) No Yes
SnapValidator 2863/A20/7142 Both Yes No Yes
1
Customer setup unit.
2
The feature can be removed only through a feature conversion transaction.
Feature conversion purchase price
Feature Returned Continuous Feature conversion
from to parts maintenance purchase price
7042 7142 No Yes $0
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Order now
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: YE001
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