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IBM 1726-HC4-BASE-ESM System Storage DS3400 12x SAN Storage Dual Controller SAS Storage Array
- Product: IBM System Storage DS3400 Base Unit
- Controller: Dual SAS Controllers
- Drive Bays: Supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: Rackmount (typically 2U)
- Scalable storage solution
- Designed for enterprise environments
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Key specifications
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- IBM System Storage DS3400
- Base Unit
- Yes
- Controllers
- Dual SAS
- Drive Bays
- 12 x 3.5-inch
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 2U Rackmount
Product details
The IBM 1726-HC4-BASE-ESM is the base unit for the System Storage DS3400, a 12Gb SAS storage array. It includes dual controllers and provides a foundation for scalable storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Line | IBM System Storage DS3400 |
| Base Unit | Yes |
| Controllers | Dual SAS |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Description
The IBM 1726-HC4-BASE-ESM is the core component of the IBM System Storage DS3400, a versatile and scalable storage array designed for small to medium businesses and enterprise environments. This base unit provides the fundamental infrastructure for high-performance data storage, featuring dual SAS controllers that ensure redundancy and high availability. It is equipped to house up to twelve 3.5-inch drives, supporting both SAS and SATA interfaces. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the optimal balance of performance and cost for their storage needs. The system utilizes a SAS 12Gb/s interface, delivering high throughput for demanding applications and rapid data access. The DS3400 storage array is designed for ease of deployment and management, offering features such as RAID support for data protection and performance enhancement. The dual controller configuration provides failover capabilities, ensuring continuous data access even in the event of a controller failure. This base unit serves as the foundation upon which additional expansion units can be added to scale storage capacity as business requirements grow.
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