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Network Attached Storage 300
High performance, dual-engine NAS solution
Overview
The IBM Network Attached Storage 300 was designed to meet your storage requirements across many demanding environments. With rack configuration flexibility, the IBM NAS 300 is an excellent choice for use in departmental and small enterprise applications. The Network Attached Storage 300 provides an affordable but robust solution for the storage needs of either a large branch office or department, or a small enterprise. In these environments the IBM NAS 300 is well suited for support of mission critical tasks such as accounts receivable processing, payroll support or customer service support.
IBM, NAS and Storage Networking
The IBM TotalStorage™ Network Attached Storage 300 is part of the overall IBM Storage Networking offering of hardware, software and services. IBM network-attached storage (NAS) products provide you with one more building block to increase the flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness of your storage networking solutions and deployments. Also, because our NAS products are based on an open-system concept, their storage is designed to be as easy to expand in the future, as the system is to install now, into both heterogeneous and homogeneous network environments.
Task-optimised, high performance NAS solution
The IBM NAS 300 is a tightly integrated collection of powerful subsystems assembled into a single appliance. Preloaded with optimised software, the IBM NAS 300 provides superior NAS support for the departmental or small-enterprise environment. This dual-engine model is designed to operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. It has a high-performance, fault-tolerant design with redundant engines and robust Fibre Channel hubs that minimise downtime resulting from the failure of any single element of the storage system.
Scalability; Allows increase in storage capacity as needs grow.
Affo rdability; Provides a low initial investment and low total cost of ownership for either a small-enterprise or departmental environment.
Versatility; Multiprotocol support that works within your existing environment and provides flexibility in the future for both Windows and UNIX clients.
Reliability; Hot-swap, redundant power supplies, hard disk drives, and Fibre Channel hubs, as well as redundant engines and Advanced Systems Management help protect against system downtime. Performance; Provides excellent performance for Windows users and exceptional overall performance for multiprotocol environments.
Data protection and backup; Persistent Storage Manager creates True Image views that allow instant file and volume restorals
Simplified installation; Provides simplified installation to deliver storage quickly, without tying up valuable IT resources.
Multiprotocol Support
The IBM NAS 300 is designed for use in both enterprise and departmental environments with file-serving requirements across Windows or heterogeneous Windows and UNIX® clients. Because of its multiple protocol support of CIFS (Windows), NFS (UNIX), HTTP, FTP, AppleTalk, and NetWare, the IBM NAS 300 eliminates the need for separate servers for each protocol and enables clients to share files with a protocol other than their own.
The IBM NAS 300 is well suited to the following mission-critical tasks:
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Remote or centralised order entry.
Payroll file storage and processing.
Accounts receivable storage and processingHigh-reliability design
Because the IBM NAS 300 is designed for 24 x 7 operations, it incorporates a variety of high-reliability, high-availability features. This model incorporates hot-swap, redundant power supplies, hard disk drives and Fibre Channel hubs, as well as redundant engines for failover protection. With this design, the IBM NAS 300 enhances your organisation's ability to continue operating even if a subsystem failure occurs. This model also provides the following features found in Advanced Systems Management to ensure the maximum amount of uptime for your system:
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Light-Path Diagnostics for quick determination of a failed part through LEDs.
Predictive Failure Analysis® monitoring on CPUs, memory, fans and power supplies withuser-selectable alert levels
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Remote connect for automated pagingThe optional Remote Supervisor PCI adapter also allows network alerts through IBM Director.
High-level performance
The IBM NAS 300 is designed to provide exceptional Windows performance and excellent Windows/UNIX performance for multiprotocol environments. Its powerful dual engines and Fibre Channel hubs bring high performance, robustness and power to NAS processing. With both engines actively involved in meeting client demand, this model is designed for maximum dual-computing performance in support of data-intensive or mission-critical applications. Such uses as video file serving, order entry, payroll, accounts receivable, customer support, as well as online storage for storage service providers (SSPs) and application service providers (ASPs), can all be fulfilled by the IBM NAS 300.
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A dvanced data protection
The IBM NAS 300 provides up to 250 persistent True Image views of a virtual drive's file data. Using Persistent Storage Manager (PSM), these point-in-time views can be created on a scheduled basis, and with the proper permissions, users can restore previous file levels without administrator involvement. Administrators can also restore entire drives and volumes in a single step, saving precious IT time by eliminating the need to drag and drop thousands of files back to the original location. By incorporating its own open file manager, PSM helps provide the safe and consistent backup of in-use files. The open file manager virtually eliminates system access issues during backup, allowing 24 x 7 availability to data.
Persistent Storage Manager provides:
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Protection against accidental file deletions.
Client and administrator file restorals.
Administrator single-step volume and drive restorations.
Continued access to files during backups.
24 x 7 data accessPreloaded system software
The IBM Network Attached Storage 300 is preloaded with tightly integrated base operating and system software. This preloaded software simplifies the installation, configuration and management of the IBM NAS 300 compared to general-purpose servers and other storage systems. The software is loaded to the engine's hard disk drive with a backup copy provided on CD-ROM. In addition to its operating system and NAS application programming, the provided software includes:
Scalable storage systems
As storage networks become more complex, organisations are faced with finding cost-effective ways to manage the exponential growth of their storage needs. To effectively prepare for short and long term storage requirements, organisations must have scalable storage systems that can grow as their networking capacity needs increase. The IBM NAS 300 can be scaled from 109.2 GB to 6.61 TB of hard-disk storage to affordably meet both current and future storage needs. Using Fibre Channel hubs and hard disk drives, the IBM NAS 300 is designed for excellent performance, even in its maximum configuration.
Product features
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Affo rdable - Designed for low initial investment, and low total cost of ownership.
Fault tolerant - Dual engines and redundant components help ensure continuation ofmission-critical processes
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Performance - Exceptional performance for multiprotocol environments.
Versatile - Open-system design enables easy integration into your existing network.
Scalable - Storage capacity from 109.2 GB to 6.61 TB1 to meet current and futurestorage requirements
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Reliable/available - Hot-swap, redundant components and IBM Advanced SystemsManagement are designed to keep these systems up and running for 24 x 7 operation
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Data protection - Instant file and volume restore capability utilising any one of a possible250 True Images to recover corrupted/deleted data
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Manageable - A tightly integrated suite of software helps ensure continuous operation.
Simple - Installed in a rack, with preloaded software for ease of setup.
Easily serviced - Hot-swap components minimise downtime and service costshed Stor
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Network attached storage 300 (5195 Model 325 / 326) at a glance
Packaging Model 326 Model 325 Form factor 36U rack mounted Rack mounted Disk type / capacity / speed Fibre Channel / Fibre Channel /
73.4 GB / 10 000 rpm 36.4 GB / 10 000 rpm Number of disks / capacity (min.) 3 x 36.4 GB / 109.2 GB 10 / 360 GB Number of disks / capacity (max.) 90 x 73.4 GB / 6.61 TB 90 / 3.24 TB Power supply Two 270-W redundant and auto-ranging per engine
Tape backup Optional through PCI SCSI SE Optional through external SCSI or SCSI LVD/SE cards
or unused port on Fibre Channel hub
Physical dimensions (all are per item)
Engine (Height/Width/Depth) 133.4 mm x 414 mm x 660.4 mm (5.25 in x 16.3 in x 26.0 in) Weight 24.1 kg (53 lbs)
RAID controller
(Height / Width / Depth) 128 mm x 447 mm x 563 mm (5 in x 17.6 in x 22.2 in) Weight 35.4 kg (78 lb) with disks
Storage unit
(Height/Width/Depth) 174.5 mm x 444.5 mm x 609.6 mm (6.87 in. x 17.5 in. x 24 in) Weight 34.1 kg (75 lb)
Fibre Channel hub
(Height/Width/Depth) 43.7 mm x 428.5 mm x 254.8 mm (1.72 in. x 16.87 in. x 10.03 in) Weight 4.1 kg (9 lb)
Rack
Operating environment
Temperature (min) 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3000 ft) Temperature (max) 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F) 914 m - 2133 m (above 3000 ft) Relative humidity
(non-condensing) 8% to 80% Maximum altitude 2133 m (7000 ft)
Electrical 200 - 240 V ac; 50 Hz - 60 Hz; 30 A, 3-phase (NEMA L21-30P) or 380 - 415 V ac; 50 Hz - 60 Hz; 32 A, 3-phase (IEC 309-3P+N+Gnd)
Performance
Engines Dual / both active
Processor(per engine) Dual 1.13-GHz Pentium® III Dual 933-MHz Pentium® III with 133-MHz front-side bus 2 with 133-MHz front-side bus 2
RAID controller Triton RAID controller (0, 1, 3 and 5 RAID levels supported) Level 2 cache per processor 512 KB (full speed) 256 KB (full speed) ECC SDRAM memory
(standard/max) 1 GB per engine/2 GB per engine 1 GB per engine/ File protocols supported CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP, AppleTalk, NetWare
Integrated Advanced System
Management Processor Yes -NetBench, SPECsfs See 3 See 3
Connectivity (all per engine)
SCSI PCI Card Optional
External tape backup Optional via SCSI SE or SCSI LVD/SE PCI adapter or Fibre Channel via unused port on Fibre Channel hub
PCI slots available 4 (2x64-bit/33MHz, 4 (2x64-bitand 2x32-bit) 1x64-bit/66MHz,
1x32-bit/33MHz) Maximum number Ethernet
connections per engine 6 (1-4 port 10/100 + 2 Gigabit) Up to four 10/100 Ethernet and/or Up to 2 Gigabit PCI ports (optional) up to two Gigabit Ethernet (Optional)
Software
Operating system Windows Powered OS
Backup Windows NT Backup and Tivoli Storage Manager Client Columbia Data Products Persistent Storage Manager (V2.1) (enables point-in-time backup)
Storage management Tivoli Storage Manager Client (V4.2) Systems management IBM Director 2.2 agent
Remote administration Universal Manageability Services and Microsoft Terminal Services
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Support features
IBM Server Startup Support Advanced Systems Management Light-Path Diagnostics
Predictive Failure Analysis Remote connect automated paging Services from IBM Global Services
IBM hardware services - IBM installation services for IBM TotalStorage IBM operational support services - support line
Standard s
MPS 1.4, PCI specification 2.1, ISO 9241 Part 3 MIBS supported MIB11
Approvals and safetyBackup FCC Class A Part 15, Canada ICES-003 issue 3 Class A, UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, NOM-018
Configuration
Minimum (360 GB):2 engines (with two 933-MHz Pentium III processors) 1 dual RAID controller (360 GB)
2 Fibre Channel hubs Maximum (3.24 TB):
Maximum (3.24 TB): 2 engines 2 dual RAID controllers (360 GB each, 720 GB total) 2 Fibre Channel hubs 7 Storage units (360 GB each, 2.52 TB total)
Backup interoperability
IBM has tested the IBM NAS 300 for interoperability with a variety of backup devices and software.
Options and accessories
5191 NAS RAID Controller Model 2RU 5192 NAS Storage Unit Model 1RU 10/100 Ethernet Adapter Netfinity Gigabit Ethernet SX Adapter
Upgradable to a total engine memory sise of 2 GB, per engine 36.4-GB 10K-4 Fibre Channel hot-swap HDD
