Server offers scalable physical capacity to16.8 TB.
Press Release Summary:
TotalStorage® Series N3700 supports entry-level and midrange users requiring Network Attached Storage or Internet Small Computer System Interface functionality. It includes single-node Model A10 and clustered dual-node Model A20, both of which provide simultaneous multiprotocol support. Units come fully configured with 14 disk drives in 72, 144, and 300 GB capacities.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage N3700 Offers Entry-level Network Attached Storage
At a glance
The N3700 is a storage solution designed to provide NAS and iSCSI functionality for entry and midrange environments. The N3700 offering includes:
Single-node Model A10, which is upgradeable to the Model A20
Dual-node, clustered Model A20, designed to support failover and failback function to help improve overall reliability
Support for Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS), and iSCSI protocols
DataONTAP (at no charge), with additional functionality such as business continuance, available through optional licensed functions
14 disk drives in 72 GB, 144 GB, or 300 GB capacities
Scalability up to 16.8 TB of physical capacity through the attachment of up to three EXP600 expansion units
The EXP600 expansion unit:
Provides additional storage capacity for the N3700 with support for 14 disk drives in 72 GB, 144 GB, or 300 GB capacities
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The IBM TotalStorage® N3700 is the first offering from the IBM TotalStorage N series of products. The N3700 is designed to:
Support entry-level and midrange customers requiring Network Attached Storage (NAS) or Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) functionality
Support Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS), and iSCSI protocols
Provide scalability up to a physical storage capacity of 16.8 TB
Provide high-availability options
The N3700 offering includes the Model A10, a single-node base unit, and the Model A20, a clustered, high-availability, dual-node base unit. Both models are designed to provide fast data access and simultaneous multiprotocol support with low maintenance requirements, and the Model A10 is upgradeable to the Model A20. Additional functionality, such as snapshot, compliance, mirroring, and business continuance capabilities, is available through optional licensed functions.
The N3700 comes fully configured with 14 disk drives in 72 GB, 144 GB, and 300 GB capacities. Physical capacity can be scaled to up to 16.8 TB with the attachment of up to three IBM TotalStorage N Series EXP600 expansion units. The EXP600 expansion unit also comes fully configured with 14 disk drives in 72 GB, 144 GB, or 300 GB capacity and is designed to be fully compatible with future IBM TotalStorage N series offerings.
Key prerequisites
The IBM TotalStorage N3700 requires NFS, CIFS, or iSCSI protocol function on the host N3700 servers.
Planned availability dates
August 26, 2005
September 30, 2005: Model and feature conversions
