TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G Cost effective integration of NAS and LAN solutions Overview The new IBM TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G series is part of the overall IBM Storage Networking offering of hardware, software and services. IBM network-attached storage (NAS) products provide you with additional building blocks to increase the flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness of your storage networking solutions. High-performance, dedicated NAS appliances bridging LAN and SAN The IBM NAS 300G series is a cost-effective, innovative appliance that connects clients and servers on an IP network to a SAN, bridging the gap between LAN and SAN. These dedicated appliances perform high-speed block and file protocol conversions to enable the transfer of data to clients in a distributed environment. Using standard network protocols such as CIFS and NFS makes the integration and management of information easier. Access to SAN storage is improved for IP users when using the IBM NAS 300G series. In addition, the IBM NAS 300G can help reduce the amount of direct Fibre Channel connections to servers and clients requiring SAN access, resulting in potential cost savings. Windows Powered OS; Preconfigured and tuned for storage-specific tasks, designed to reduce setup time and improve performance and reliability. Windows Powered OS helps provide compatibility when deployed in Windows environments. High availability; Fault-tolerant design helps provide failover protection for increased uptime, providing continuous access to data. Affordability; Low initial investment and low total cost of ownership in an existing SAN environment. True Image; Persistent Storage Manager creates True Image data views that allow instant file and volume restorals. Versatility; Multiple protocol support for CIFS, NFS, HTTP, AppleTalk and NetWare works within existing environments. 39 TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G
Designed for flexible configurations The IBM NAS 300G series is compatible with several SAN storage appliances, which makes it ideal for providing storage access to IP users. Depending on the amount of I/O traffic on the network, the IBM NAS 300G series can support over 1000 IP-based clients per unit 1 To provide enough storage capacity for each user, up to 22 TB of storage can be allocated for use with the IBM NAS 300G series 2. As situations and storage requirements change, an administrator is able to reallocate storage to fit the growing needs of the organisation. When requirements for storage increases, the IBM NAS 300G series can access multiple SAN devices to provide additional storage. Some of the compatible appliances include the IBM Enterprise Storage Server (ESS), FAStT200 and FAStT500. With such flexible configurations, the IBM NAS 300G series provides administrators with the necessary tools to manage storage resources more efficiently, creating a more cost-effective storage system, and reducing total cost of ownership. By using the IBM NAS 300G series, access to existing SAN storage is a possible solution to the increasing demands for additional storage. The IBM NAS 300G series is well suited to the following networking tasks:. Providing LAN clients and servers access to SAN storage for storing, retrieving and backing up data File server storage consolidation File server management. Heterogeneous file sharing High-reliability design The IBM NAS 300G series high-performance engines are preloaded with an operating system and additional software tuned specifically to function as a dedicated network appliance. The IBM NAS 300G series incorporates a variety of high-reliability and availability features to support 24 x 7 operations. The IBM NAS 300G series includes a single-and a dual-engine model. The single-engine model is a great value for those wishing to extend the reach of their SAN. An optional second hard drive is available for each engine to provide mirrored drives for increased availability. RAID level 1 is provided. Clustering and failover protection is available in the dual-engine model. The clustered dual-engine model provides advantages in fault tolerance, performance and system availability. Each engine also provides hot-swappable, redundant power supplies to support availability. 40
Investment protection The IBM NAS 300G series supports existing storage devices such as the IBM 7133 3. When used with the IBM NAS 300G series, new storage networking configurations are possible. Properly configured, the 7133 can be used in a CIFS and NFS environment on a SAN. The result is that the 7133 enables file-server storage consolidation in a CIFS and NFS environment. Existing storage investments are extended by using the IBM NAS 300G series to allow access to UNIX and Windows users in a pooled storage environment. Tape backup and other SAN accessories are also supported in this configuration. System management support The IBM NAS 300G series is preloaded with a base operating system and software that supports: Web-based GUI and Microsoft Terminal Services for remote administration Windows NT Backup for local backup IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility for initial configuration. Universal Manageability Services agent and Netfinity Director agent for remote system administration Tivoli Storage Manager client for storage management and backups Tivoli SANergy for data acceleration. Columbia Data Products Storage Manager for True Image data views creation of files, drives and volumes (backup enablement) Using the IBM advanced configuration utility allows an administrator to manage individual or large groups of IBM NAS appliances. Multiple units of the IBM NAS 300G can be used simultaneously within the same SAN network. Administrators can view hardware configurations of remote systems in detail, and monitor usage and performance of critical components. The IBM NAS 300G series offers a Tivoli Storage Manager backup client that can be used to backup data. File level and sub-file level backup and restore is provided. The Universal System Management allows remote administration, monitoring and maintenance of IBM systems. The UM Services client is included in the IBM NAS 300G series and supports UM Services Upward Integration Modules (Aims), Common Information Model (CIM), Desktop Management Interface (DMI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). System management platforms that are supported include Tivoli Enterprise, CA Unicenter TNG Framework and Microsoft System Management Server. 41 TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G
It is important to verify a user's identity and control his or her access to data. The IBM NAS 300G series can be easily integrated with a range of existing security and data protection software that provides authentication and access control on a SAN. The new IBM NAS 300G series can increase the flexibility and efficiency of your storage networking solutions by providing LAN-to-SAN connectivity. It is ideal for customers who have a SAN or those planning to implement one in their networking storage infrastructure. If increasing efficiency and access to existing SAN storage is important in your storage networking environment, the IBM NAS 300G series can help provide a solution. Product Features Optimised performance - Dedicated appliance with software and application suite optimised for performance. Provides access to existing storage and enables efficient use of resources. Increased access - Allows IP clients and servers access on storage area network (SAN) devices without each server or client being individually connected by Fibre Channel. Data protection - Instant file and volume restore capability utilising any one of a possible 250 True Images to recover corrupted/deleted data. Data acceleration - Designed to provide ease of use and Fibre Channel speed when configured with Tivoli SANergy software. Fault tolerant - Dual engines and redundant power supplies help support high availability Flexible - Provides access to multiple SAN storage devices to enable flexible configurations and allows growth. Uses supported industry-standard protocols and hardware for storage access. Affordable - Designed for low initial investment, and low total cost of ownership. Simple - Easily installed in a rack, ready to use in less than 30 minutes! 42
Network attached storage 300G at a glance Single Engine Dual Engine (5196 Model G01) (5196 Model G26) Packaging NAS 300G 5187 NAS Engine Model 6RY Dual 5187 NAS Engine Model 6RY Form Factor Rack mountable / 3U Rack mountable / 6U Engine Single Dual Power supply (per engine) Two 270 W Two 270 W Physical Dimensions (per 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 (per engine) Min. 20.0 kg (44 lb), max. 28.1 kg (62.1 lb) 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) at 914 to 2133m (3000 to 7000 ft) Relative Humidity 8% to 80% Electrical 100-240 V ac; 50 Hz - 60 Hz; 4.3-2.1 A (at min.- max. voltage) Performance Processor (per engine) Dual 1.13-GHz Pentium III with 133-MHz front-side bus 4 Level 2 cache per processor 512 KB (full speed) 512 KB (full speed) ECC SDRAM memory 1 GB (per engine) 1 GB (per engine) Internal fixed disk ( per engine) 18 GB for OS 18 GB for OS File protocols supported CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP, NetWare, AppleTalk Advanced System Management Yes Yes NetBench See 5 See 5 SPECsfs See 5 See 5 Connectivity (per engine) Available PCI slots (per engine) 2x64-bit/33MHz, 1x32-bit/33MHz, 2x64-bit/66MHz Ethernet connections 1-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet 1-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet (on planar) (internodal communications on planar) Optional features 1-port Fibre Channel Adapter 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter 1-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet 4-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet SX Adapter OS mirroring feature Second 18 GB OS HDD ServeRAID 4Lx Adapter Ultrawide SCSI SE Adapter Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE Adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter Software Operating system Windows Powered OS Backup Windows NT Backup Tivoli Storage Manager Client (v4.2) Columbia Data Products Persistent Storage Manager (V2.1) 43 TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G
Storage management Tivoli Storage Manager Client (V4.2) Systems management IBM Director 2.2 agent Performance enhancement Tivoli SANergy Exec Agent (V2.2) Remote administration Web-based GUI Microsoft Terminal Services Supported storage devices 6 IBM 2105 Enterprise Storage Server, Models F10 and F20 IBM 7133 Serial Storage Disk (SSA) connected via IBM 7140 SAN controller IBM FAStT500 Storage Server IBM FAStT200 Storage Server Supported Fibre Channel devices 6 IBM - 2109 Fibre Channel Switches IBM - 2108 SAN Data Gateway and Router IBM - 2032 McDATA Fibre Channel Directors IBM - 2031 McDATA Fabric Switches IBM - 2042 INFRANGE FC/9000 Fibre Channel Directors IBM - 3534 Managed Hub Brocade 2800/2400/Compaq SAN Switch Vixel 2100 Managed Hub High-availability features Dual, redundant, and auto-ranging power supplies Dual-engine clustering and failover (Model G26 only) RAID protected OS Redundant Fibre Channel SAN connection Support features IBM Start Up Support Advanced Systems Management Light-Path Diagnostics(LPD) Predictive Failure Analysis Remote connect automated callup and dispatch Services from IBM Global Services: IBM hardware services - IBM installation services for IBM TotalStorage. IBM operational support services - support line Standards MPS 1.4, PCI specification 2.1, ISO 9241 Part 3 Approvals and Safety FCC Class A Part 15, Canada ICES-003 issue 3 Class A, UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, NOM-018 Warranty 3 year parts / 1 year labour warranty (warranty upgrades available) 1. Based on CIFS throughput with an assumption of an average client use. 2. 11 TB is the maximum storage tested and recommended per engine. Customers might choose to allocate less storage depending on the data traffic driven across each engine. 3. IBM 7133 used with an IBM 7140 SAN controller. 4. MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. 5. At the time of publication, NetBench and SPECsfs performance determination were in progress. Please check our performance page for the current status. 6. Refer to the Interoperability page for the latest information. 44
Network attached storage 300G at a glance Single Engine Dual Engine (5196 Model G00) (5196 Model G25) Packaging NAS 300G 5187 NAS Engine Model 5RY Dual 5187 NAS Engine Model 5RY Form Factor Rack mountable / 3U Rack mountable / 6U Engine Single Dual Power supply (per engine) Two 270 W Two 270 W Physical Dimensions (per 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 (per engine) Min. 20.0 kg (44 lb), max. 28.1 kg (62.1 lb) 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) at 914 to 2133m (3000 to 7000 ft) Relative Humidity 8% to 80% Electrical 100-240 V ac; 50 Hz - 60 Hz; 4.3-2.1 A (at min.- max. voltage) Performance Processor (per engine) Dual 933-MHz Pentium III with 133-MHz front-side bus 5 Level 2 cache per processor 256 KB (full speed) 256 KB (full speed) ECC SDRAM memory 1 GB (per engine) 1 GB (per engine) Internal fixed disk (per engine) 9.1 GB for OS 9.1 GB for OS File protocols supported CIFS, NFS, HTTP, FTP, NetWare Integrated Advanced System Management Processor Yes Yes NetBench 40 MBps(CIFS) See 6 SPECsfs See 6 See 6 Connectivity (per engine) Available PCI slots(per engine) 4 (2x64-bit and 2x32-bit) 4 (2x64-bit and 2x32-bit) Ethernet connections 1-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet 1-port 10/100-Mbps Ethernet (on base) (internodal communications on planar) SAN Connection 1-port Fibre Channel Adapter (included in base unit) Optional Adapters 1-10/100-Mbps Ethernetport, 1-port Gigabit Ethernet, Advanced System Management Adapter, 1-port Fibre Channel Adapter Software Operating system Windows Powered OS Backup Windows NT Backup Tivoli Storage Manager Client (v4.2) Columbia Data Products Persistent Storage Manager (V2.1) 45 TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 300G
Storage management Tivoli Storage Manager Client (V4.2) Systems management IBM Director 2.2 agent Performance enhancement Tivoli SANergy Exec Agent (V2.2) Remote administration Web-based GUI Microsoft Terminal Services Supported storage devices 7 IBM 2105 Enterprise Storage Server (Model 2105) IBM 7133 SLIC Serial Disk System (Model 7139-111) IBM FAStT500 IBM FAStT200 ESA -1200 Optional storage supported 7 Tivoli Software Manager Supported Fibre Channel devices 7 IBM - 2109 Fibre Channel Switche (Brocade) IBM - 2032 Fibre Channel Director (McData ED5000 Fibre Channel Director) IBM - 2042 Fibre Channel Director (Inrange FC9000 Director) Brocade 2800 Brocade 3534 Managed Hub Vixel 2100 Managed Hub High-availability features Dual, redundant, and auto-ranging power supplies Dual-engine clustering and failover (Model G25 only) Support features IBM Start Up Support Advanced Systems Management Light-Path Diagnostics(LPD) Predictive Failure Analysis Remote connect automated callup and dispatch Services from IBM Global Services: Capacity and performance planning to predict and assess storage needs Storage Network assessment to implement best practice for NAS. Data migration to move data from existing platforms Standards MPS 1.4, PCI specification 2.1, ISO 9241 Part 3 Approvals and Safety FCC Class A Part 15, Canada ICES-003 issue 3 Class A, UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, NOM-018 Accessories 270-W power supply 10/100 Ethernet Adapter Netfinity Gigabit Ethernet SX Adapter Warranty One year IBM onsite responce (IOR) next business day (warranty upgrades available) 1. Based on running and completing setup task using original preloaded image. 2. Based on CIFS throughput with an assumption of an average client use. 3. 11 TB is the maximum storage tested and recommended per engine. Customers might choose to allocate less storage depending on the data traffic driven across each engine. 4. IBM 7133 used with a Fibre Channel adapter. 5. MHz only measures microprocessor internal clock speed, not application performance. 6. At the time of publication, NetBench and SPECsfs performance determination were in progress. Please check our performance page for the current status. 7. Refer to the Interoperability page for the latest information. 46