IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-002, dated February 28, 2012 IBM System Storage N series N3240 offers enterpriseclass Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NAS storage Table of contents 1 1 2 2 4 Overview Key prerequisites Planned availability date Description Product number 19 20 22 26 31 Publications Technical information Terms and conditions Pricing Order now At a glance IBM® System Storage® N3240 is an entry-level system, using internal SATA disk technology, that replaces the traditional second-tie
Planned availability date March 9, 2012 Description Both IBM System Storage N3240 models are designed to provide: • • High data availability and system-level redundancy to help address the needs of business-critical and mission-critical applications Single, integrated architecture to support concurrent block I/O and file serving over Ethernet and FC SAN infrastructures High throughput and fast response times for database, email, and technical applications 24 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) d
Model A24 is designed to provide identical function as the N3240 Model A14, but with the addition of a second processor control module (PCM) and the Clustered Failover (CFO) licensed function. Model A24 also supports a maximum of 144 drives. The two PCMs are designed to provide failover and failback function, helping improve overall availability. Model A24 is a 4U rack-mountable storage controller. Model A24 includes: • 4U, standard 19-inch rackmount enclosure • Two 1.
The following table describes the maximum supported total physical storage capacity for the N3240 Model A14 and Model A24: Disk enclosure Disk drive capacity Internal 1 TB SATA disk drives 2 TB SATA disk drives 3 TB SATA disk drives Maximum storage enclosures Maximum disk drives 24 24 24 Maximum physical capacity 24.00 TB 48.00 TB 72.
Data ONTAP Essentials FCP iSCSI CIFS NFS Data ONTAP SnapRestore SnapMirror SnapVault FlexClone SnapManager Suite Complete Bundle 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A8Q0 A8Q1 A8Q2 A8Q3 A8Q4 A8Q7 A8Q8 A8Q9 A8QA A8QB A8QC A8QD Data ONTAP Essentials FCP iSCSI CIFS NFS Data ONTAP SnapRestore SnapMirror SnapVault FlexClone SnapManager Suite Complete Bundle 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 A24 A24 A24 A24 A24
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warnings during startup. These are not required for target ports (used to connect to host systems) as target ports are self-terminating. FC cable, 50u, 31m, LC/LC (#1051) This 50-micron FC cable is 31 meters long with an LC connector on each end. Its intended use is connecting the N series machine to its host system.
the client applying a feature activation code made available by IBM. These features are also used for maintenance billing purposes. The corequisite IBM 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the FCP initial licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM. Note: The combination of FCP and MultiStore is supported only on virtual filer 0. They are otherwise mutually exclusive.
The corequisite IBM 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the SnapRestore licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM. SnapMirror (#A8Q9 and #A8QS) These features enable the SnapMirror licensed function subject to the client applying a feature activation code made available by IBM.
• SnapManager SAP - Filer • SnapManager VI - Filer, • SnapManager Hyper-V - Filer • SnapDrive for Win - Filer • SnapDrive for UNIX - Filer This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes. The corequisite IBM 2870 feature must be purchased to establish authorization for use of the FlexClone licensed function before the feature activation code is provided by IBM. Complete Bundle (#A8QD and #A8QW) These features enable the Complete Bundle licensed function.
Note: Use of this feature with FCP attachment requires the FCP feature. Note: This feature requires an electronically distributed installation file available on the N series Support website. Refer to the Software requirements section for details. SnapDrive for Windows (#8050) This feature provides SnapDrive for Windows function. One feature must be ordered for each host on which it will be installed.
electronically distributed installation file available on the N series Support website. Refer to the Software requirements section for details. This feature enables the SnapManager/Exchange - Host licensed function subject to obtaining a feature activation code made available by IBM. This feature is also used for maintenance billing purposes. SnapManager VI - Host (#8133) This feature provides SnapManager function for Virtual Infrastructure (VI) environments, utilizing the VMWare system.
SnapManager for Oracle (#8143) SnapManager for Oracle is designed to integrate with an Oracle Database and automate crucial tasks such as backup, restore, database recovery, and cloning. This feature allows connection of one Oracle host server to a storage controller. One of this feature is required for each Oracle host. Note: FlexClone is required with NFS and is optional for FCP and iSCSI environments. SnapRestore is always required with SnapManager for Oracle.
SM SharePoint Mgmt. Bundle (#8149) This feature includes SnapManager for SQL - Host (#8141), SnapManager SharePoint-Host (#8147), and SnapDrive for Windows (#8050). It is a feature bundle designed to simplify the feature ordering for SM SharePoint environments. Note: This feature also requires an electronically distributed installation file available on the N series Support website. Refer to the Software requirements section for details.
Single Mbox Recovery 50K pk (#8156) This feature provides support for 50,000 mailboxes. Note: This feature also requires an electronically distributed installation file available on the N series Support website. Refer to the Software requirements section for details.
SMBR Agent for Adv Search (#8166) The SMBR Agent for Advanced Search is designed to restore both private and public exchange information, and stored data, from tape and disk backups to any alternate location, for example, machine, volume, or folder, helping eliminate the need for a recovery server.
improving the availability of data by ensuring that provisioned storage complies with data protection policies. OnCommand has replaced the legacy DFM functionality (Operations Manager, Protection Manager, and Provisioning Manager) with a single package, more closely integrating the management stack of the N series systems. Users of previous versions of the DFM Server feature are automatically entitled to migrate to the OnCommand infrastructure. This feature provides a license for one OnCommand Core server.
Uninstalled code authorization (#9550) This feature authorizes IBM to ship the N series machine without the software having been preloaded. When this feature is specified, the license function activation codes will be shipped separately. Installation of the activation codes is a customer responsibility. MES Order Indicator (#9555) This feature indicates a field order for power cords or cables and will be automatically added by e-config during the first occurrence of a field order for these features.
This feature requires the order of one additional 5-meter optical cable feature (#2044) and one SFP GBIC feature (#2010 or #2011) on each expansion unit (EXNx000) that will be directly attached to the storage controller. Note: These are features of the EXN1000 and EXN4000. If dual-path FC cabling is installed, every storage loop of the storage controller must be dual-path. Feature number 9560 is a plant-only feature -- it may be specified when the N series system is initially ordered.
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• Note: Operating at extremes of environment may increase failure probability. Wet bulb (caloric value): 2270 Btu/hr • Maximum electrical power: 100-240 V ac, 8-3 A per node, 50-60 Hz • Nominal electrical power: 100-120 V ac, 16 A; 200-240 V ac, 6 A, 50-60 Hz • Noise level: – 66 dBa at 1 m at 23° C – 7.2 bels at 1 m at 23° C Hardware requirements Licensed machine code (LMC) The N3240 requires LMC level 8.1, or later.
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On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following service selections are available as warranty upgrades for your machine type.
Warranty service upgrades Usage plan machine No IBM hourly service rate classification One When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. Field-installable features Yes Model conversions Yes Machine installation Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Pricing Product charges Description Machine type model N3240 Model A14 N3240 Model A24 2857 2857 A14 A24 Hardware features Fibre Channel wrap plug - LC FC cable, 50u, 31m, LC/LC FCoE SFP+ copper cable, 5m 10 GbE SFP+ 8 Gb FC Mezzanine 10 GbE Mezzanine 1 TB SATA Drive 2 TB SATA Drive 3 TB SATA Drive HDD Blank Panel 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 2857 A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14, Licensed Function Indicators Data ONTAP Essentials FCP iSCSI CIFS NFS Data ONTAP SnapRes
Single Mbox Recovery 10K pk Single Mbox Recovery 50K pk SMBR CA-ARCSERVE Extract Wiz SMBR Tivoli Tape Extract Wiz SMBR Legato Tape Extract Wiz SMBR NetBackup Extract Wiz SMBR PST Tape Extract Wiz SMBR HP Extract Wiz SMBR Commvault Galaxy Ex Wiz SMBR UltraBac Extract Wizard SMBR Agent for Adv Search SMBR Content Analysis Wizard SMBR Administrative Server SMSP Archiver - Host OnCommand Core Power Cords PDU Pwr Cord, 42U Rack Power Cord, Cont.
SnapMirror SnapVault FlexClone SnapManager Suite Complete Bundle SnapDrive for UNIX - AIX SnapDrive for UNIX - Solaris SnapDrive for UNIX - HPUX SnapDrive for UNIX - Linux SnapDrive for Windows ONTAP DSM for Windows MPIO SnapManager/Oracle - WIN SnapManager/Exchange - Host SnapManager/VI - Host SnapMgr Hyper-V - Host SnapManager for SAP - Win SnapManager for SQL - Host SnapManager for Oracle SnapManager for SAP SnapManager SharePoint-Host SM SharePoint Mgmt.
2 TB SATA Drive 3 TB SATA Drive HDD Blank Panel Data ONTAP Essentials FCP iSCSI CIFS NFS Data ONTAP SnapRestore SnapMirror SnapVault FlexClone SnapManager Suite Complete Bundle SnapDrive for UNIX - AIX SnapDrive for UNIX - Solaris SnapDrive for UNIX - HPUX SnapDrive for UNIX - Linux SnapDrive for Windows ONTAP DSM for Windows MPIO SnapManager/Oracle - WIN SnapManager/Exchange - Host SnapManager/VI - Host SnapMgr Hyper-V - Host SnapManager for SAP - Win SnapManager for SQL - Host SnapManager for Oracle SnapM
Num. of FC Storage Loops Num. of SATA Storage Loops Dual-path FC Cabling 2857/A24/9558 2857/A24/9559 2857/A24/9560 Plant Plant Plant N N N N N N Y Y Y (1) Customer setup (2) The feature can be removed only through a feature conversion transaction. (3) The feature is field install only during during a model conversion. Pricing terms Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only.
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