The IBM System Storage DS3400 is a simple, scalable, flexible, and economical external storage solution for small and medium businesses. It uses 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface technology and comes with DS3000 Storage Manager for easy deployment and management. The DS3400 uses 300GB hot-swappable SAS disks with a storage capacity of up to 3.6TB, and can connect up to 3 EXP3000s for a total storage capacity of up to 14.4TB. The DS3400 can flexibly use IBM System x and BladeCenter servers, and the price is suitable for small and medium business budgets.
The IBM DS3400 is an external storage solution aimed at small and medium enterprises, providing a simple, expandable, and economical way to manage growing data. It supports direct‑connect and SAN environments, and can be integrated with IBM System x, BladeCenter and selected third‑party servers.
The system is designed for easy deployment without deep technical knowledge, featuring the DS3000 Storage Manager with a task‑oriented interface. Capacity can be increased by adding up to three EXP3000 expansion units, reaching up to 14.4 TB, and it offers RAID‑0,‑1,‑3,‑5,‑10 protection with optional cache upgrades. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Cache per controller | 512 MB standard (1 GB optional) |
|---|---|
| Host interfaces | 2× FC 4 Gbps per controller |
| Drive interface | Serial SAS |
| Supported drives | 10 k‑rpm or 15 k‑rpm 3 Gbps SAS drives |
| Maximum drives | 48 SAS drives (with 3 EXP3000 units) |
| RAID levels | RAID‑0,‑1,‑3,‑5,‑10 |
Up to three EXP3000 units can be connected, expanding total capacity to 14.4 TB.
The system supports RAID‑0, RAID‑1, RAID‑3, RAID‑5 and RAID‑10.
It can be used with IBM System x, BladeCenter and certain third‑party servers.
The product comes with a three‑year parts and labor warranty.