IBM Enterprise Storage Server, Models F10 and F20

A high-performance disk storage solutionfor systems across the enterprise<strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>,<strong>Models</strong> <strong>F10</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>F20</strong>HighlightsProvides superior storagesharing for UNIX**, WindowsNT**, Windows** 2000, NovellNetWare**, AS/400*, <strong>and</strong> S/390*serversProvides high performance withtwo powerful four-way RISC SMPprocessors, large cache, <strong>and</strong>serial disk attachmentFeatures industry-st<strong>and</strong>ard,state-of-the-art copy services—including FlashCopy*, Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy, <strong>and</strong> ExtendedRemote Copy—for rapid backup<strong>and</strong> disaster recoveryUses redundant hardware <strong>and</strong>RAID 5 disk arrays to providehigh availability for missioncriticalbusiness applicationsProvides fast data transfer rateswith attached hosts via FibreChannel, UltraSCSI, ESCON*, <strong>and</strong>FICON interfacesIncreases administrative productivityby centralizing operationsmanagement <strong>and</strong> providingusers with a single interfacevia a Web browserEnables enterprises with multipleheterogeneous hosts toscale up to 11 TB while maintainingexcellent performanceShared storage for all majortypes of serversThe <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>* is asecond-generation Seascape* disk storagesystem that provides industry-leadingavailability, performance, manageability, <strong>and</strong>scalability. Virtually all types of servers canconcurrently attach to the <strong>Enterprise</strong><strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>—including S/390, WindowsNT, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, AS/400,<strong>and</strong> many types of UNIX servers. As aresult, the <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> is idealfor organizations with growing e-businessoperations that are being h<strong>and</strong>led bymultiple heterogeneous servers.<strong>Enterprise</strong>-strength storage fordistributed systemsWith more business-critical informationprocessing being performed ondistributed systems (running severaldifferent operating systems), the <strong>IBM</strong><strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> addressesthe need to protect <strong>and</strong> manage distributeddata with the same level of performancepreviously reserved for themainframe environment. The <strong>IBM</strong><strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> does morethan simply enable shared storageacross enterprise platforms—it canimprove the performance, availability,scalability, <strong>and</strong> manageability ofenterprise-wide storage resourcesthrough a variety of powerful functions:• FlashCopy provides fast data duplicationcapability. This option helps eliminate theneed to stop applications for extendedperiods of time in order to performbackups <strong>and</strong> restores.<strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>• Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy maintains asynchronous copy (always up-to-datewith the primary copy) of data in a remotelocation. This backup copy of data can beused to quickly recover from a failure inthe primary system without losing anytransactions—an optional capability thatcan literally keep your e-businessapplications running.• Extended Remote Copy (XRC) provides acopy of OS/390* data at a remote location(which can be connected using telecommunicationslines at unlimited distances)to be used in case the primary storagesystem fails. The <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong><strong>Server</strong> enhances XRC with full support forunplanned outages. In the event of atelecommunications link failure, thisoptional function enables the secondary

emote copy to be resynchronizedquickly—without requiring duplication ofall data from the primary location—for fulldisaster recovery protection.ESS ConnectivityNovell NetWareNUMA-QDECSunRS/6000 SP & RS/6000Hewlett-Packard• Custom volumes enable volumes ofvarious sizes to be defined for S/390servers, enabling administrators to configuresystems for optimal performance.Intel-basedPC <strong>Server</strong>sData General• <strong>Storage</strong> partitioning uses storage devicesmore efficiently by providing each serveraccess to its own pool of storage capacity.<strong>Storage</strong> pools can be shared amongmultiple servers.Web/GUI<strong>Storage</strong> ManagementNetwork<strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>S/390AS/400High availability tosafeguard data accessSupport for 24x7 operations is builtinto the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>.RAID 5 disk arrays help provide dataprotection while remote copy technologiesallow fast data backup <strong>and</strong> disasterrecovery. The <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong><strong>Server</strong> is a high-performance RAID 5storage server featuring dual activeprocessing clusters with fail-overswitching, hot spares, hot-swappable diskdrives, <strong>and</strong> nonvolatile fast write cache,<strong>and</strong> redundant power <strong>and</strong> cooling.The <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> alsocontains integrated functions to helpprevent storage server downtime byconstantly monitoring system functions.If a potential problem is detected, the <strong>IBM</strong><strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> automatically“calls home” to report the problem.A technician can be dispatched to makerepairs, often before the problem is noticedby data center staff. Maintenance—including licensed internal code revisions—can typically be performed withoutinterrupting operations.Built-in flexibilityThe <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> is ageneral-purpose disk system, providingoutst<strong>and</strong>ing flexibility with many options(<strong>IBM</strong> offers several predefined configurationsto simplify ordering). The systemconsists of disk drives attached to astorage server via high-speed serialinterfaces. A variety of host attachmentoptions (UltraSCSI, ESCON, FICON, <strong>and</strong>Fibre Channel) enable the system to beoptimized for the specific requirements ofeach computing environment.The <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> provides superior storage sharing for arange of servers.Scalability for fast-growingenvironmentsThe <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> isespecially designed for e-business <strong>and</strong>other applications with unpredictablegrowth requirements. It provides unprecedentedscalability (up to 11 TB) whilemaintaining excellent performance.Disk drives for the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong><strong>Server</strong> are provided as integratedpackages of eight disk drives (known aseight-packs). Three disk drive capacitiesare available: 9 GB, 18 GB, <strong>and</strong> 36 GB.The server’s base frame can hold amaximum of 16 eight-packs which, whenused with 36 GB disks, yields a totalcapacity of nearly 3.4 TB. An add-onexpansion enclosure is the same size asthe base frame <strong>and</strong> can contain twice asmany eight-packs—up to 256 hard diskdrives—to deliver a maximum capacityof more than 11.2 TB.Built-in investment protectionThe <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> helpsprotect existing investments in <strong>IBM</strong>storage devices. For example, diskcapacity from <strong>IBM</strong> Versatile <strong>Storage</strong><strong>Server</strong>* frames <strong>and</strong> <strong>IBM</strong> 7133 Serial DiskSystem drawers (<strong>Models</strong> 020 <strong>and</strong> D40)can be attached to the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong><strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>. Furthermore, firstgeneration(<strong>Models</strong> E10 <strong>and</strong> E20)<strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>s may beupgraded to the F-models, yielding up to100% improvement in throughput.This upgrade protects customers’investments in ESS technology <strong>and</strong>enhances the scalability of installed<strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>s.Performance enhancementsfor S/390 serversBuilding on the capabilities of the <strong>IBM</strong>Versatile <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> <strong>and</strong> the RAMAC*Virtual Array family, the <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong><strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> improves function <strong>and</strong>performance for S/390 servers:• Multiple Allegiance: This feature enablesdifferent operating systems to performmultiple, concurrent I/Os to the same logicalvolume—reducing queuing <strong>and</strong> significantlyincreasing performance. By enablingthe <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> to processmore I/Os in parallel, Multiple Allegiance<strong>and</strong> optional Parallel Access Volumes c<strong>and</strong>ramatically improve performance <strong>and</strong>enable more effective use of largervolumes. The result is simplified storagemanagement at a reduced cost.• Parallel Access Volumes: Previous S/390systems allowed only one I/O operationper logical volume at a time. Now, performanceis improved by enabling multipleI/Os from any operating system to accessthe same volume at the same time.• Priority I/O Queuing: The storage servercan ensure that important jobs havepriority access to storage resources.With Priority I/O Queuing, the <strong>Enterprise</strong><strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> uses information provided

y the OS/390 Workload Manager tomanage the sequence in which I/Os areprocessed—matching I/O priority to yourapplication priorities.Host AdaptersCluster InterconnectionsHost Adapters<strong>Enterprise</strong>-wide storage managementto maximize productivity<strong>IBM</strong> StorWatch* <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong><strong>Server</strong> Specialist* is an integrated storagemanagement tool that enables storageadministrators to centrally monitor <strong>and</strong>manage <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong>s.Using commonly available browsersoftware, users can access the StorWatch<strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> Specialist toolfrom work, home, or on the road via asecure network connection. This enablesadditional control <strong>and</strong> flexibility inmanaging storage assets.CacheCluster ProcessorComplexNon-Volatile<strong>Storage</strong>Device AdaptersRAID ArraysCacheCluster ProcessorComplexNon-Volatile<strong>Storage</strong>Device AdaptersThe <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> logical structure provides outst<strong>and</strong>ing flexibility tomeet different price/performance requirements.For more informationFor more information, contact your <strong>IBM</strong>representative or <strong>IBM</strong> Business Partner orvisit www.ibm.com/storage/ess.<strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> at a glanceCharacteristics<strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> 2105-<strong>F10</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> <strong>Storage</strong> <strong>Server</strong> 2105-<strong>F20</strong>Disk storage capacity (baseframe) 420 GB to 1.68 TB 420 GB to 11.2 TBCache size 8 or 16 GB 8 or 16 GBHost server attachments Up to 32 SCSI or ESCON ports, up to 16 Fibre Up to 32 SCSI or ESCON ports, up to 16 FibreChannel ports, <strong>and</strong> intermix configurationsChannel ports, <strong>and</strong> intermix configurationsPhysical characteristicsDimensions 75.25" H x 54.50" W x 35.75" D 75.25" H x 54.50" W x 35.75" D(1913 mm x 1383 mm x 909 mm) (1913 mm x 1383 mm x 909 mm)Weight 2160 lb. (980 kg) 2590 lb. (1175 kg)Operating environmentTemperature 60 to 90° F (16 to 32° C) 60 to 90° F (16 to 32° C)Relative humidity 20 to 80% 20 to 80%Wet bulb maximum 73° F (23° C) 73° F (23° C)Caloric value 11,000 BTU/hr 16,000 BTU/hrPower supply Single phase 50/60 Hz Three phase 50/60 HzElectrical power 3.5 kVA 5.0 kVASupported systems 1S/390; AS/400 (9406 models); Data General; DEC; Hewlett-Packard (9000); Intel**-based PC servers; Novell NetWare; RS/6000*;RS/6000 SP; Sun**; NUMA-Q; Compaq1For more details on supported servers, visit www.ibm.com/storage/ess.

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