Datasheet
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IBM System Storage
Data Sheet
IBM Systems and Technology
IBM System Storage EXP3512 at a glance
Models EXP3512 – 1746-E2A
Drive interface 6 Gbps SAS
Supported drives
Maximum drives supported
6 Gbps SAS 3.5-inch drives:
300 GB, 450 GB and 600 GB 15k rpm
1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB 7.2k nearline
EXP3512: twelve 3.5-inch drives. Scalability up to 192 drives (mix of expansion enclosures)
Fans and power supplies Dual
Rack support Included standard
Warranty Three-year parts and labor warranty, next business day 9×5, upgradable to 24×7 with four-hour response
Size 2U rack-optimized
Environment
Heat output
Relative humidity – Operating range 20% – 80%
Operating altitude – 30.5 m (100 ft) below sea level to 3,000 m (9,840 ft) above sea level
EXP3512: 945 BTU/hr.
Energy consumption
efficiency*
80 PLUS efficiency standard