The IBM TotalStorage DS4500 (formerly IBM FAStT900 Storage Server) is a member of the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series. The DS4500 is an enterprise-class storage server that is designed to provide performance and flexibility for today’s demanding data-intensive computing environments.

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IBM FAStT900, TotalStorage DS4500 Features
Specifications	Description
Model	1742-90U
RAID Controller	Dual active 2GB RAID controllers
Cache	2GB, battery-backed
Host Interface	Fibre Channel (FC) Switched and FC Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
Connectivity	4 standard, up to 8 via additional mini-hubs
Drive Interface	FC-AL
Supported Drives	250GB, 7,200 rpm (2Gbps FC) 36.4GB, 73.4GB and 146.8GB 10,000 rpm (2Gbps) 18.2GB, 36.4GB and 73.4GB 15,000 rpm (2Gbps FC)
RAID Levels	0, 1, 3, 5, 10
Storage Partitioning	16, upgradeable to 64
Max Drives Supported	224 (using 16 DS4000 EXP100 or 16 DS4000 EXP700 Expansion Units)
Fans and Power Supplys	Dual redundant, hot-swappable
Rack Support	19-inch, industry-standard rack
Management Software	IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Storage Manager version 8.3, 8.4, 8.41 or 9.1
SAN Support	Supported IBM FC switches and directors (product numbers 2109, 3534, 2031, 2032, 2042, and 2062)
Warranty	3-year parts and labor warranty, next-business-day resonse; upgradeable to 24×7 support with 4-hour response

IBM DS4000 EXP100 Exp Unit
Specifications	Description
Model	1710-10U
Number of Drives Supported	Up to 14 Serial ATA 250GB, 7200 rpm
Fans and Power Supplys	Dual redundant, hot swappable

IBM DS4000 EXP700 Exp Unit
Specifications	Description
Model	1740-1RU
Number of Drives Supported	Up to 14 FC drives (18.2GB, 36.4GB, 73.4GB or 146.8GB)
Fans and Power Supplys	Dual redundant, hot swappable

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This entry was posted on Friday, August 24th, 2007 at 3:13 pm and is filed under Storage Hardware Models, IBM Hardware Models.
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