The IBM System Storage DS5000 series is a storage system that provides extreme and balanced performance. It offers scalability, high availability, and support for various applications, as well as investment protection and long-term usability. The series also features drive-level encryption and data backup capabilities to ensure data security and integrity.
The IBM DS5000 series provides high‑performance, scalable storage with options for up to 256 drives (DS5100) or 448 drives (DS5300). It supports multiple host interfaces, RAID levels, and self‑encrypting drives for data security.
The manual details hardware specifications, environmental limits, and management software features, helping administrators configure, expand, and maintain the system while minimizing total cost of ownership. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Cache size | 8 GB or 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Host interface | 16 × 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps FC |
| Maximum drives (DS5100) | 256 |
| Maximum drives (DS5300) | 448 |
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 |
| Power input voltage | 90‑264 V AC |
| Noise level (controller) | 6.0 B |
The DS5300 can support up to 448 drives.
RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10 are supported.
The system offers a 16‑port 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps Fibre Channel host interface card.
The system operates on 90‑264 V AC at 50‑60 Hz.