IBM TotalStorage DS5020

Part of IBM’s DS series, the IBM TotalStorage DS5020 offers next-generation 8Gbps FC interfaces to allow infrastructure simplification. This model is intended for virtualization and consolidation, and can help lower the cost of consolidation. The DS5020 has been architected to expand from workgroup to enterprise-wide capability using six Fibre Channel expansion units with the EXP520 Expansion Unit.

Features of the IBM DS5020 include:

Up to 4GB cache battery-backed
Model 20A has 8 host ports and 4 drive ports-Fibre Channel (FC) Switched and FC Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) standard, Auto-sensing 2Gbps/4Gbps, optional 1Gbps iSCSI interface
Supports 4Gbps FC/FDE: 15k – 600GB, 450GB, 300GB, 146.8GB, E-DDM
Supports 4Gbps SATA: 7.2K 750GB and 1TB GB E-DDM
RAID level 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10 support
Up to 128 storage partitions
112 Fibre Channel drives (using 6 EXP520 Expansion Units)
Dual redundant, hot-swappable cooling fans
19-inch, industry-standard rack

For pricing on new or used IBM TotalStorage DS5020 arrays, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.