… as N3240

IBM System Storage N3240 from IBM Corp. is an entry-level system, using internal SATA disk technology, that replaces the traditional second-tier systems. It is a 4U, high-density system containing 12 to 24 internal, 3.5-inch SATA disk drives.

External disk storage expansion units can also be attached for up to a total of 144 spindles. The maximum capacity of the system is 432 TB of physical storage.

The N3240 consists of single-node (Model A14) and dual-node (Model A24) (active-active) base units. Both models are designed to provide fast data access, simultaneous multiprotocol support, expandability, upgradability, and low maintenance.

Model 2857-A14
N3240 Model A14 is designed to provide a single-node storage controller with HTTP, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, and FC Protocol support via optional features. The N3240 Model A14 is a 4U storage controller that must be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Model A14 can be upgraded to a Model A24, however, this is a disruptive upgrade.

Model 2857-A24
N3240 Model A24 is designed to provide identical functions as the single-node Model A14, but with the addition of a second processor control module and the Clustered Failover licensed function. Model A24 consists of two PCMs that are designed to provide failover and failback function, helping improve overall availability. Model A24 is a 4U rack-mountable storage controller.
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Key prerequisites
The IBM N series requires FC, NFS, CIFS, or iSCSI protocol function.

Planned availability date
March 9, 2012