172641X - Ibm System Storage DS3400 Single Controller Model

The IBM System Storage DS3400 Single Controller is a versatile and scalable storage solution designed for both System x and BladeCenter servers. It offers a sophisticated 4Gb Fibre Channel storage system, which is easy to deploy and manage. The DS3400 supports a total of 48 hard disk drives (when using an EXP3000 expansion unit) and caters particularly well to small and medium businesses coping with growing data storage requirements on a budget.

The IBM System Storage DS3400 Single Controller, part number 172641X, is a 4Gb Fibre Channel storage solution designed for integration with both IBM System x and BladeCenter servers. This unit provides a scalable storage foundation for small to medium businesses managing increasing data volumes. It functions as either a direct-attach or SAN solution, supporting a total of 48 hard disk drives when paired with an EXP3000 expansion unit. The controller offers RAID support for levels 0, 1, 3, 5, and 10, enabling data protection and performance optimization. Its hot-swap compatible drive bays and power redundancy features contribute to system uptime and ease of maintenance. The DS3400 is a rack-mountable (2U) unit, suitable for environments requiring a manageable and budget-conscious storage expansion.