IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix
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IBM System Storage DS3000 series
Interoperability Matrix
Last Revised: November 7, 2008
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Important Disclaimer Information
The following compatibility/interoperability information provided by IBM should be used as a
reference guide only, because hardware and software levels and releases may vary, and
numerous hardware and software combinations are possible. IBM makes no representation or
guarantee regarding the compatibility of specific hardware or software products.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Unless otherwise specified, warranty, service, and support for non-IBM products are provided
directly to you by the product manufacturer, supplier or publisher of the product. IBM makes no
representations or warranties regarding the non-IBM products. The inclusion of an IBM or non-
IBM product on an interoperability list is not a guarantee that it will work with the designated IBM
storage product. In addition, not all software and hardware combinations created from
compatible components will necessarily function properly together. The following list includes
products developed or distributed by companies other than IBM. IBM does not provide service or
support for the non-IBM products listed, but does not prohibit them from being used together
with IBM's storage products. During problem debug and resolution, IBM may require that
hardware or software additions be removed from the IBM product to provide problem
determination and resolution on the IBM-supplied hardware/software. For support issues
regarding non-IBM products, please contact the manufacturer of the product directly. IBM does
not warrant either functionality or problem resolution of any non-IBM products.
To take full advantage of the constant improvements in the IBM System Storage DS3000 series firmware, you should
upgrade to the latest code levels as soon as it is available. The latest code levels are available by selecting the Product
Support link from the appropriate DS3000 series model page located at:
For specific Operating System support on your server, refer to IBM Server Proven at:
www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
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What’s new in the DS3000 Interop Matrix?
11/7/2008 update:
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Sun Solaris Host Support, Solaris multi-pathing, Solaris clustering (see pages 15 - 16)
Windows HyperV support (see page 16)
VIOS with IBM i client support with DS3400 (see page 15)
Operating system and software product currency updates (see pages 15 – 16)
Support 450 GB SAS HDD (see page 17)
New 8 and 32 partition options and enhanced FlashCopy option see pages 7 – 8)
Withdrawal of selected Express Models (see page 6)
7/29/2008 update:
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Added support for new DS3400 Simple SAN Kits: 1726-41S, 1726-42S (see page 6)
7/18/2008 update:
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Added support for DS3200 SAS Controller attached to BladeCenter SAS switch (see pages 9, 10)
Added DS3400 FC Controller support for new 8 Gb FC HBAs and switches (see page 12, 13 and 14)
Added new servers and blades: x3950 M2, x3350, x3250 M2, x3200 M2, HS21 XM blade (see page 9)
Added VMware support with DS3300 iSCSI Controller (see page 15)
Added GPFS support with DS3400 FC Controller (see page 16)
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5/9/2008 update:
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Added Windows Server 2008 support (see page 15)
Currency for Linux and AIX operating systems (see page 15)
Additional Cisco FC SAN switches added (see page 14)
Added HS12 blade (see page 9)
4/23/2008 update:
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Added support for Cisco FC SAN switches (see page 14)
Added VMware support for DS3200 SAS Storage Controller (see page 15)
Added 1 TB SATA HDD Express and updated part number for 750 GB SATA HDD Express (see page 17)
Updated descriptions for Advanced Function Features (see page 7)
2/20/2008 update:
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Added VMware 3.5/3i support with DS3400 (see page 15)
2/12/2008 update:
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Added 1 TB SATA HDD (see page 17)
Added DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller DC Power Model (see page 6)
The DS3200 Software Feature Pack, DS3300 Software Feature Pack, DS3400 Software Feature Pack and the
EXP300 Expansion License have been incorporated into the base models and are no longer needed as pre-reqs
to the other advanced function options (see page 7 and 8). The required controller firmware that enables this
function must be at firmware level: v06.70.23.00 or later and is available on the DS3000 product support Web
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Added new server System x 3850 M2 (see page 9)
Added DS3300 to System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) see page 5
1/4/2008 update:
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Added SATA HDD Express part numbers (see page 17)
12/7/2007 update:
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Added interoperability support for the December 2007 firmware release
SATA HDD support (see page 17)
AIX and Linux on Power host operating system support (see page 15)
AIX/VIOS and Linux on Power Host Attach Licenses (see pages 7 and 8)
Added System p servers (see page 9) and System p HBAs (see page 12)
SAS HDD Express part numbers (see page 17)
Added SAN Volume Controller and Virtual I/O Server (see page 16)
10/16/2007 update:
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Added information on iSCSI booting support (see page 11)
Added support for IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center (see page 16)
Added support for VMware ESX 3.0.2 (see page 15)
Added service pack levels for Linux and Netware (see page 15)
9/19/2007 update:
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Configuration support is now available for the DS3000 and EXP3000 in the US and Canada – added machine
types and model numbers into the ordering information
DS3300 iSCSI software initiators (see page 16)
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8/28/2007 update:
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DS3000 added to System Storage Interoperation Center (see page 5)
DS3300 iSCSI Storage Controllers: 1726-31X, 1726-32X (see page 6)
DS3300 iSCSI Express Models: 1726-31E, 1726-32E (see page 6)
DS3300 Software Feature Pack (42C2142) and DS3300 iSCSI Controller Upgrade (39R6511) (see page 6)
iSCSI Host Bus Adapters added (see page 11)
EXP3000 Express Models: 1727-01E, 1727-01M (see page 6)
DS3400 Simple SAN Express Kits: 1726-41U, 1726-42U (see page 6)
IBM eServer xSeries X226, x236, x306, x366 supported with DS3200 (see page 9)
SteelEye Lifekeeper Linux clustering with DS3200 (see page 16)
7/10/2007 update:
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3 new models: 1726-22T, 1726-42T, and 1727-02T (see page 6)
System x server x3755 (see page 9)
Multi-pathing information (see page 16)
5/28/2007 update:
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The Sample Configurations have been moved into a separate document.
LSI SAS PCIx HBA with DS3200 (see page 10)
SteelEye Lifekeeper Linux clustering with DS3400 (see page 16)
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What is in the box?
The DS3000 series enclosure ships with the following hardware and software items.
Hardware
1. Hard disk drive filler panels (12)
2. RAID controllers (up to 2)
3. Power supplies (2)
4. Battery units (up to 2)
5. Power cables (2 jumper line cords)
6. Rack-mounting hardware kit (1), including:
a. Rails (2) (right and left assembly)
b. Rail end plate covers (2) (right and left assembly)
c. M5 black hex-head slotted screws (12)
d. Washers (8)
Attention: The DS3000 series enclosure does not ship with region-specific power cords. You must obtain the IBM-
approved power cords for your region.
Software and documentation
1. IBM System Storage DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 Support CD
The Support CD contains the IBM DS3000 Storage Manager Host software. The CD also includes firmware,
online help, and publications in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF)
2. IBM System Storage DS3200 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide
3. IBM System Storage DS3300 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide
4. IBM System Storage DS3400 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide
5. IBM Systems Safety Notices
6. Instructions for installing the DS3000 series enclosure in a rack cabinet are provided in the Rack Installation
Instructions.
7. Box of ID labels (used to label the enclosure IDs on the front of the enclosure)
If an item is missing or damaged, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Product
documentation and software can be found online at this web link using product family=disk and product=DS3200,
DS3300, DS3400: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/brandmain?brandind=5345868
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
The DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 products have been added to the System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
Please see this web site http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic for more detailed information on
interoperability than what is listed in this Interoperability Matrix.
The SSIC lists interoperability for various release levels of firmware on the DS3000 family. It also has details on operating
system service pack levels that have been tested with the DS3000 products.
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DS3000 Storage Controllers and Expansion Units
Part No.
/ SEO ID
Description
MTM
FC
Comments
DS3200 SAS Storage Controllers
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller
172621X
172622X
172622T
172621E
172622E
1726-HC2
1726-HC2
1726-HC6
N/A
2603
2604
2627
N/A
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller DC Power Model1
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller Express Model
DS3300 iSCSI Storage Controllers
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
N/A
N/A
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller
172631X
172632X
172632T
172631E
172632E
1726-HC3
1726-HC3
1726-HC7
N/A
2618
2619
2711
N/A
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller DC Power Model
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller Express Model
DS3400 FC Storage Controllers
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
N/A
N/A
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller
172641X
172642X
172642T
172641E
172642E
172641U
172642U
172641S
172642S
1726-HC4
1726-HC4
1726-HC8
N/A
2605
2606
2626
N/A
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller DC Power Model
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit
EXP3000 Expansion Units
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single Environmental Service Module)3
IBM System Storage EXP3000 DC Power Model (Dual ESMs included)
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for DS3000 attachment)
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for MegaRAID attach)
172701X
172702T
172701E
172701M
1727-HC1
1727-HC5
N/A
2676
2628
N/A
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
N/A
N/A
1 Two SAS 2 port daughter cards (39R6509) included with DS3200 DC Power Model
2 The 172641U and 172642U models have been withdrawn. The replacement products are the 172641S and 172642S.
3 Expand a single controller DS3200, DS3300, or DS3400 using an EXP3000 with a single Environmental Services Module
(ESM) EXP3000 and a dual controller DS3200, DS3300, or DS3400 using an EXP3000 with two ESMs (ESM part number
listed in the table below)
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DS3000 Series Advanced Features Structure
Out-of-the-box: 4 partitions on DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400,
Attachment License for 1 – 3 EXP3000 expansion units,
Windows and Linux on Intel Host Attach License,
and 2 FlashCopies per system
Out-of-the-box solution is “complete” for large majority of
typical storage workloads, however, if you need to grow…
DS3000 8 Partition License
(1 license per DS3000)
44W2138
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion
License (1 license per DS3000)
4 FlashCopies/Volume
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies
39R6533
DS3000 AIX/VIOS Host Attach
License (1 license per DS3000)
13N1923
DS3000 16 Partition License
(1 license per DS3000)
39R6536
DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach
License (1 license per DS3000)
44W2101
DS3000 VolumeCopy License
(1 license per DS3000)
39R6534
DS3000 32 Partition License
(1 license per DS3000)
44W2140
DS3000 FlashCopy VolumeCopy
License (1 license per DS3000)
4 FlashCopies/Volume
DS3000 Solaris Host Attach
License (1 license per DS3000)
44W2136
DS3000 1GB Cache Memory
Upgrade (1 per controller)
39R6517
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies
39R6535
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion Plus
License (1 license per DS3000)
4 -> 8 FlashCopies/Volume
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies
44W2149
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DS3000 Hardware & Software Options
DS3200
DS3300
Single Dual
DS3400
Description
PN
MTM
FC
Single
Dual
Single
Dual
Hardware Options
DS3000 1GB Cache Memory Upgrade
39R6517
39R6519
1726
1726
4838
4839
Y
Y
Y1
Y1
Y
Y
Y1
Y1
Y
Y
Y1
Y1
DS3000 System Memory Cache Battery
Replacement
DS3200 SAS 2-Port Daughter Card
DS3200 SAS Controller Upgrade
DS3300 iSCSI Controller Upgrade
DS3400 FC Controller Upgrade
39R6509
39R6507
39R6511
39R6513
39R6515
1726
N/A
4836
N/A
Y
Y
-
Y1
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
Y
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
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Y
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EXP3000 Environmental Services Module
Software Options
1727
4802
-
Y2
-
Y2
Y2
DS3200 Software Feature Pack3
DS3300 Software Feature Pack3
39R6540
42C2142
42C2143
39R6537
1726
1726
1726
1726
4840
4856
4857
4846
5068
4841
5069
5070
5071
5072
4842
4843
4844
5091
4923
4924
5073
W
-
W
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W
-
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W
-
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DS3400 Software Feature Pack3
-
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W
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
W
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DS3000 EXP3000 Expansion License3
DS3000 8 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 16 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 32 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 8 to 16 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 8 to 32 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 16 to 32 Partition Expansion License
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion License4
DS3000 VolumeCopy License
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
44W2138 1726
39R6536 1726
44W2140 1726
44W2142 1726
44W2144 1726
44W2152 1726
39R6533
39R6534
39R6535
1726
1726
1726
DS3000 FlashCopy and VolumeCopy License4
DS3000 FlashCopy Plus Expansion License5
DS3000 AIX/VIOS Host Attach License
DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach License
DS3000 Solaris Host Attach License
Cable and Connector Options
IBM 1m SAS Cable
44W2149 1726
13N1923 1726
44W2101 1726
44W2136 1726
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
39R6529
39R6531
39R6475
1726
1726
1726
3708
3707
4804
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
-
Y6
Y5
-
Y5
Y5
-
Y5
Y5
Y
Y5
Y5
Y
IBM 3m SAS Cable
4-Gbps SW SFP Transceiver
1 One per controller required
2 Expand a single controller DS3200, DS3300 or DS3400 using a single ESM EXP3000, and a dual controller DS3200,
DS3300 or DS3400 using a dual ESM EXP3000
3 The DS3200 Software Feature Pack, DS3300 Software Feature Pack, DS3400 Software Feature Pack and the EXP3000
Expansion License have been incorporated into the base models and are no longer needed as pre-reqs to the other
advanced function options. The required controller firmware that enables this function must be at firmware level:
03.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/entry/index.html
4 Supports up to 4 FlashCopies per volume and up to 64 total active FlashCopies
5 Upgrade from 4 to 8 FlashCopies per volume, prereqs FlashCopy Expansion License
6 SAS cables are needed when attaching EXP3000 expansion units
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1M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
5M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
25M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
39M5696
39M5697
39M5698
1726
1726
1726
3703
3704
3705
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Supported System x, BladeCenter, System p Servers
DS3200
DS3300
DS3400
Description
Single
Dual
Single
Dual
Single
Dual
IBM xSeries & System x Servers
IBM eServer xSeries 225, 235, 255
IBM eServer xSeries 226, 236
IBM eServer xSeries 260
-
Y
-
-
Y
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 306
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 306m
IBM eServer xSeries 326, 326m
IBM eServer xSeries 336
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 343
-
-
IBM eServer xSeries 346
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 366
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 460
IBM System x3200
-
-
IBM System x3200 M2, x3250, x3350
IBM System x3250 M2
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM System x3400 / 3455
IBM System x3500 / x3550
IBM System x3650 / 3655
IBM System x3755
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM System x3800 / x3850
IBM System x3850 M2
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
IBM System x3950
IBM System x3950 M2
Y
Y
IBM Blade Servers
IBM BladeCenter LS20 / LS21 / LS22 / LS41 / LS42
IBM BladeCenter HS12 / HS20 / HS21 / HS21 XM / HS40
IBM BladeCenter JS12 / JS20 / JS21 / JS22
IBM System p Servers3
IBM System p4, p5, p63
-
-
-
Y1
Y1
Y1
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y2
Y2
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
1 DS3200 supported with BladeCenter chassis BCE, BCH, BCT, BCHT; booting from DS3200 is not supported
2 Only supported with iSCSI software initiators
3 All System p servers are supported with one of the supported Fibre Channel HBAs listed below
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Minimum Non-IBM Server Hardware Requirements
Server
Processor Speed
Memory
Intel Compatiable servers1
Intel Pentium® or Pentium-equivalent System memory: For Windows Server
microprocessor (450 MHz or faster)
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)
AMD Compatible servers1
AMD Compatible microprocessor (450
MHz or faster)
System memory: For Windows Server
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)
Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters (HBA)
Description
PN
MTM
FC
DS3200
SAS HBAs 3 Gbps – for System x servers
IBM SAS HBA Controller
25R8060
N/A
1681
N/A
Y
Y
LSI SAS PCIx HBA (LSISAS3801X)2
N/A
SAS HBAs for BladeCenter
SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter2
SAS Connectivity Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter2
39Y9190
43W3974
Y
Y
Supported SAS Switch for IBM BladeCenter
Description
PN
DS3200
IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module2
39Y9195
Y
1 A HBA from the list of supported HBAs is required.
2 Boot from DS3200 SAS Controller is not supported
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Supported iSCSI Host Bus Adapters (HBA)
Description
PN
DS3300
iSCSI HBAs1
- for System x servers
IBM Qlogic iSCSI Single Port PCI-e HBA
IBM Qlogic iSCSI Dual Port PCI-e HBA
IBM iSCSI Server SX Adapter
39Y6146
42C1770
30R5501
30R5201
N/A
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM iSCSI Server TX Adapter
Qlogic 4050 iSCSI HBA (QLA4050)
Qlogic 4050C iSCSI HBA (QLA4050C)
Qlogic 4052C iSCSI HBA (QLA4052C)
Qlogic 4060C iSCSI HBA (QLA4060C)
Qlogic 4062C iSCSI HBA (QLA4062C)
iSCSI HBAs1 2 3- for BladeCenter servers
QLogic iSCSI Expansion Card
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
26K6487
32R1923
Y
Y
IBM iSCSI Daughter Card for BladeCenter
1 iSCSI software initiators are also supported with the DS3300
2 Boot from DS3300 iSCSI attached storage is supported
3 DS3300 is not supported directly attached, Ethernet switch is required
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Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA)
for Servers
Description
PN
FC
DS3400
8Gbps – for System x servers
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x
42D0501
42D0510
42D0485
42D0494
3578
3579
3580
3581
Y
Y
Y
Y
4Gbps – for xSeries & System x servers
Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-X HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LP110022)
Emulex 4Gb FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LPe110002)
Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LPe110022)
QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLE24602)
QLogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLE24622)
DS4000 FC 4Gbps - PCI-X Single Port HBA (QLA24602)
42D0405
42D0407
42C2069
42C2071
39R6525
39R6527
39M5894
39M5895
1696
1697
1698
1699
3567
3568
3550
3551
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DS4000 FC 4Gbps - PCI-X Dual Port HBA (QLA24622)
2Gbps – for xSeries & System x servers1
FAStT FC-133 Host Bus Adapter (QLA23402)
24P0960
13N1873
1650
1687
Y
Y
IBM SMB 2-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA (QLA2002)
4Gbps – for pSeries & System p servers3
5758 /
1905
5759 /
1910
4Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (Emulex LP 11000)
4Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (Emulex LP11002)
N/A
N/A
Y
Y
4Gb PCI Express Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter
4Gb PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter
2Gbps – for pSeries & System p servers3
2Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel Adapter
N/A
N/A
5773
5774
Y
Y
N/A
N/A
6239
Y
Y
1957 /
1977 /
5716
2Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 1.0 Adapter (Emulex LP1000)
1 Boot from SAN operation supported on DS3400 with HBAs in this section
2 Non-IBM HBAs supported only with IBM BIOS, NVS RAM, and device drivers (if applicable)
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Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA) /
Expansion Cards for IBM BladeCenter
Description
PN
FC
DS3400
4Gbps – for BladeCenter servers1
Emulex 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter
QLogic 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter
QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter
Emulex 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter
QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM eServer BladeCenter
QLogic Ethernet and 4Gb FC Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM eServer BladeCenter
IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card
39Y9186
26R0890
26R0884
43W6859
41Y8527
39Y9306
13N2203
48P7061
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8252
N/A
N/A
8248
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card
Qlogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Dual Port Expansion Card (CFF/PCIX) for IBM BladeCenter
2Gbps – for BladeCenter servers3
BladeCenter SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card
26K4841
N/A
Y
1 Boot from SAN operation supported on DS3400 with HBAs in this section for all host OSes except AIX 5.2. (AIX 5.3, AIX
6.1, and VIOS are supported.)
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Supported SAN Switches
Description
PN
DS3400
8Gbps – for servers
IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express
IBM System Storage SAN40B-4
249824E
249840E
Y
Y
4Gbps – for servers
IBM System Storage SAN10Q-21
691810X
200516B
202616E
200518R
200532B
202632E
200564B
2053-424
2053-434
2054-E01
2062-D04
2062-D07
2062-E11
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM TotalStorage SAN16B-2
IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-21
IBM TotalStorage SAN18B-R
IBM TotalStorage SAN32B-21
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-21
IBM TotalStorage SAN64B-2
Cisco MDS 9124 for IBM System Storage switch
Cisco MDS 9134 for IBM System Storage switch
Cisco MDS 9222i for IBM System Storage switch
Cisco MDS 9506 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage
Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage
Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage
2Gbps – for servers
2109-F16 SAN FC Switch
2109F16
2109F32
3534F08
2061-020
NA
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
2109-F32 SAN FC Switch
2109-F32 SAN FC Switch
Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch1
Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch1
Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch1
8Gbps – for BladeCenter
NA
QLogic 8Gb 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter
QLogic 8Gb Intelligent Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter
4Gbps – for BladeCenter
44X1905
44X1907
Y
Y
Brocade 10-port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Brocade 20-port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
QLogic 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Qlogic 10 port 4 Gb Full Fabric Switch
QLogic 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Cisco 10 port 4 Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Cisco 20 port 4 Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
2Gbps – for BladeCenter
32R1813
32R1812
32R1904
43W6724
26R0881
39Y9284
39Y9280
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
BladeCenter 2pt Fibre Channel Switch Module
Brocade Enterprise SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
Brocade Entry SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
48P7062
90P0165
26K5601
Y
Y
Y
1 This part number has been withdrawn from marketing.
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Supported Operating Systems
Description
DS3200
DS3300
DS3400
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 U7 AS and ES for x86/AMD64/EM64T
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 U7 for POWER2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 U2 AS and ES for x86/AMD64/EM64T
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 U2 for POWER2
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 for x86/AMD64/EM64T
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 for POWER2
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 for x86/AMD64/EM64T
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 for POWER2
Microsoft
Y1
-
Y
Y3
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y3
Y1
-
Y3
Y
Y3
Y
Y
Y3
Y3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Web Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition, DataCenter x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition, Enterprise x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition, Standard x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition, DataCenter x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Enterprise x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Standard x64 Ed.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 CoreServer
NetWare
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y1
Y1
Y1
Y1
NetWare 6.5 SP7
Y1
Y3
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
AIX
Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)
VIOS 1.5.24
-
IBM i
VIOS 1.5.2 with IBM i client4
-
-
Sun Solaris
Solaris 10 on x86 and SPARC
Y
Y
VMware5
VMware ESX Server 2.5.4
-
-
-
-
Y
VMware ESX Server 3.0.2
Y6
Y8
VMware ESX Server 3.5.2 / 3i.2
Y1
Y7
1 Supported with DS3200 direct attach only
2 Requires DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach License
3 Supported with Power blades only
4 Requires DS3000 AIX Host Attach License
5 VMware VMotion is supported
6 See support on specific guest operating systems on the next page. Also refer to VMware ESX HCL at
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Other Supported Software Products
Management Applications
DS3200
DS3300
Y
DS3400
Y
IBM Director v 5.2.0
Y
IBM System Storage Productivity Center 1.2 (previously called
TotalStorage Productivity Center)
-
-
Y
Storage Virtualization
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with HyperV
Clustering Solutions
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)
SteelEye LifeKeeper Linux Clustering 6.4
IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.1, 3.23
Solaris native clustering
Y
Y
-
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Multi-pathing
Microsoft Windows MPIO
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Linux RDAC
AIX MPIO
Solaris MPxIO
Y
iSCSI Software Initiators
Microsoft Windows
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
Red Hat Linux native iSCSI software initiator
SuSE Linux native iSCSI software initiator
Solaris native iSCSI software initiator
-
-
Y
Y
1 IBM Director Version 5.2.0 and DS3000 Storage Manager required to be installed on same server.
2 SATA HDDs are not supported in the DS3400 when using the IBM SAN Volume Controller 4.2.1
3 GPFS is supported with AIX 5.3 and 6.1, Red Hat 5.1 on x86 and Power, and SuSE Linux ES 10.1 on x86 and Power
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Supported Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
DS3200, DS3300, DS3400, and EXP3000 can have up to 12 HDDs: SAS or SATA or both.
Up to 3 EXP3000s can be attached to the DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 for expansion up the 48 HDDs
total.
PN / SEO
Option
Description
MTM
FC
DS3200
DS3300
DS3400
EXP3000
73GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1
40K1039
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
1726/1727
5163
5164
5156
5160
5161
5162
5532
5586
5516
5540
5561
N/A
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
146GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1
40K1040
40K1041
40K1042
40K1043
40K1044
43X0802
42D0519
39M4558
300GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1
36GB 15K Hot Swap SAS1
73GB 15K Hot Swap SAS
146GB 15K Hot Swap SAS
300GB 15K Hot Swap SAS
450GB 15K Hot Swap SAS
500GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA
750GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA
1000GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA
73GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express
146GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express
300GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express
450GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express
500GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express
750GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express
1000GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express
43W7580 1726/1727
43W7630 1726/1727
43W7481 N/A
43W7482 N/A
N/A
43W7506 N/A
N/A
42D0560
41Y8240
41Y8244
41Y8248
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 These HDDs are supported but are no longer available for new orders.
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Warranty and Maintenance Offerings
Description
PN (Option)
44J8067
44J8068
44J8069
44J8070
44J8071
44J8072
44J8073
44J8074
44J8075
44J8076
21P2044
41L2768
41L2769
69P9283
69P9284
MTM
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
FC
DS3200
DS3300
DS3400
EXP3000
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour
7249
7250
7251
7252
7253
7254
7255
7256
7257
7258
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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