Available in several models (922, 932, 9A2 and 9B2), the IBM System Storage DS8300 offers an increased level of performance and capacity over the IBM DS8100. Models 9A2 and 9B2 allow you to create two storage system LPARs within the same storage unit.


Features of the IBM DS8300 include:

DS8300 base models support up to four expansion models. With expansion models, you can expand the models as follows: With one expansion model, you can support the following expanded capacity and number of adapters:

  • Up to 384 disk drives, for a maximum capacity of 384 TB
  • Up to 32 fibre-channel/FICON or ESCON host adapters

With two expansion models, you can support the following expanded capacity:

  • Up to 640 disk drives, for a maximum capacity of 640 TB

With three expansion models, you can support the following expanded capacity:

  • Up to 896 disk drives, for a maximum capacity of 896 TB

With four expansion models, you can support the following expanded capacity:

  • Up to 1024 disk drives, for a maximum capacity of 1024 TB

Dual 4-way processor complex

  • Up to 128 disk drives, for a maximum capacity of 128 TB
  • Up to 256 GB of processor memory (cache)
  • Up to 16 fibre-channel/FICON or ESCON host adapters

For pricing on new or used IBM TotalStorage DS8300 arrays, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.