FC Disk Drive Modules come in capacities to 300 GB.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for xSeries servers, TotalStorage® DS4000 series offers 2 optional 2-Gbps, hot-swappable, Fibre Channel (FC) disk drive modules: 300 GB unit that operates at 10,000 rpm, and 146 GB unit that operates at 15,000 rpm. Former enables configurations at more than 67 TB. Both modules are available for TotalStorage DS4300 Midrange Disk Systems and TotalStorage DS4000 EXP700 and EXP710 Fibre Channel Storage Expansion Units.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Series for xSeries Servers Offers New 300 GB and 146 GB Disk Drive Module Options
Overview
The IBM TotalStorage® DS4000 series now offers two new optional 2 Gbps high-performance, hot-swappable, Fibre Channel disk drive modules. The new 300 GB disk drive operates at 10,000 rpm, while the new 146 GB drive module operates at 15,000 rpm. The 300 GB drive doubles the current storage capacity of the DS4000 series and enables configurations at more than 67 TB. The new 300 GB and 146 GB disk drive modules are available for the TotalStorage DS4300 Midrange Disk Systems and the TotalStorage DS4000 EXP700 and EXP710 Fibre Channel Storage Expansion Units.
The flexibility of the DS4000 series enables you to optimize your specific configurations based on individual capacity, performance, and price requirements. The DS4000 series is designed to provide a scalable basis for expansion as your demands grow.
Key prerequisites
The 300 GB and 146.8 GB disk drive options require an available disk drive bay in one of the following DS4000 series products:
· DS4300 Model 60U/60X Midrange Disk System (172260U, 172260X)
· DS4300 Model 6LU/6LX Midrange Disk System (17226LU, 17226LX)
· DS4000 EXP700 Fibre Channel Expansion Storage Unit (17401RU, 17401RX)
· DS4000 EXP710 Fibre Channel Expansion Storage Unit (1740710)
For additional information and support details, visit
http://www.ibm.com/storage/fast600
http://www.ibm.com/storage/fast700
http://www.ibm.com/storage/fast900
http://132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=8740601&storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=-840
http://132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=2539197&storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=-840
Planned availability date
April 15, 2005
At a glance
IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series now offers:
· 146.8 GB, 15,000 rpm, hot-swappable, 2 Gbps Fibre Channel disk drive module
· 300 GB, 10,000 rpm, hot-swappable, 2 Gbps Fibre Channel disk drive module
- The 300 GB doubles the maximum storage capacity of the DS4000 series to more than 67 TB.
- The storage capacity of an individual DS4000 EXP700 or EXP710 Fibre Channel Expansion Storage Unit is now doubled to more than 4 TB.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
