IBM Switch DS3000 Series User Manual

IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
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IBM System Storage DS3000 series  
Interoperability Matrix  
Last Revised: November 7, 2008  
 
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Important Disclaimer Information  
The following compatibility/interoperability information provided by IBM should be used as a  
reference guide only, because hardware and software levels and releases may vary, and  
numerous hardware and software combinations are possible. IBM makes no representation or  
guarantee regarding the compatibility of specific hardware or software products.  
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
Unless otherwise specified, warranty, service, and support for non-IBM products are provided  
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representations or warranties regarding the non-IBM products. The inclusion of an IBM or non-  
IBM product on an interoperability list is not a guarantee that it will work with the designated IBM  
storage product. In addition, not all software and hardware combinations created from  
compatible components will necessarily function properly together. The following list includes  
products developed or distributed by companies other than IBM. IBM does not provide service or  
support for the non-IBM products listed, but does not prohibit them from being used together  
with IBM's storage products. During problem debug and resolution, IBM may require that  
hardware or software additions be removed from the IBM product to provide problem  
determination and resolution on the IBM-supplied hardware/software. For support issues  
regarding non-IBM products, please contact the manufacturer of the product directly. IBM does  
not warrant either functionality or problem resolution of any non-IBM products.  
To take full advantage of the constant improvements in the IBM System Storage DS3000 series firmware, you should  
upgrade to the latest code levels as soon as it is available. The latest code levels are available by selecting the Product  
Support link from the appropriate DS3000 series model page located at:  
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What’s new in the DS3000 Interop Matrix?  
11/7/2008 update:  
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Sun Solaris Host Support, Solaris multi-pathing, Solaris clustering (see pages 15 - 16)  
Windows HyperV support (see page 16)  
VIOS with IBM i client support with DS3400 (see page 15)  
Operating system and software product currency updates (see pages 15 – 16)  
Support 450 GB SAS HDD (see page 17)  
New 8 and 32 partition options and enhanced FlashCopy option see pages 7 – 8)  
Withdrawal of selected Express Models (see page 6)  
7/29/2008 update:  
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Added support for new DS3400 Simple SAN Kits: 1726-41S, 1726-42S (see page 6)  
7/18/2008 update:  
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Added support for DS3200 SAS Controller attached to BladeCenter SAS switch (see pages 9, 10)  
Added DS3400 FC Controller support for new 8 Gb FC HBAs and switches (see page 12, 13 and 14)  
Added new servers and blades: x3950 M2, x3350, x3250 M2, x3200 M2, HS21 XM blade (see page 9)  
Added VMware support with DS3300 iSCSI Controller (see page 15)  
Added GPFS support with DS3400 FC Controller (see page 16)  
 
 
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5/9/2008 update:  
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Added Windows Server 2008 support (see page 15)  
Currency for Linux and AIX operating systems (see page 15)  
Additional Cisco FC SAN switches added (see page 14)  
Added HS12 blade (see page 9)  
4/23/2008 update:  
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Added support for Cisco FC SAN switches (see page 14)  
Added VMware support for DS3200 SAS Storage Controller (see page 15)  
Added 1 TB SATA HDD Express and updated part number for 750 GB SATA HDD Express (see page 17)  
Updated descriptions for Advanced Function Features (see page 7)  
2/20/2008 update:  
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Added VMware 3.5/3i support with DS3400 (see page 15)  
2/12/2008 update:  
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Added 1 TB SATA HDD (see page 17)  
Added DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller DC Power Model (see page 6)  
The DS3200 Software Feature Pack, DS3300 Software Feature Pack, DS3400 Software Feature Pack and the  
EXP300 Expansion License have been incorporated into the base models and are no longer needed as pre-reqs  
to the other advanced function options (see page 7 and 8). The required controller firmware that enables this  
function must be at firmware level: v06.70.23.00 or later and is available on the DS3000 product support Web  
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Added new server System x 3850 M2 (see page 9)  
Added DS3300 to System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) see page 5  
1/4/2008 update:  
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Added SATA HDD Express part numbers (see page 17)  
12/7/2007 update:  
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Added interoperability support for the December 2007 firmware release  
SATA HDD support (see page 17)  
AIX and Linux on Power host operating system support (see page 15)  
AIX/VIOS and Linux on Power Host Attach Licenses (see pages 7 and 8)  
Added System p servers (see page 9) and System p HBAs (see page 12)  
SAS HDD Express part numbers (see page 17)  
Added SAN Volume Controller and Virtual I/O Server (see page 16)  
10/16/2007 update:  
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Added information on iSCSI booting support (see page 11)  
Added support for IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center (see page 16)  
Added support for VMware ESX 3.0.2 (see page 15)  
Added service pack levels for Linux and Netware (see page 15)  
9/19/2007 update:  
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Configuration support is now available for the DS3000 and EXP3000 in the US and Canada – added machine  
types and model numbers into the ordering information  
DS3300 iSCSI software initiators (see page 16)  
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DS3000 added to System Storage Interoperation Center (see page 5)  
DS3300 iSCSI Storage Controllers: 1726-31X, 1726-32X (see page 6)  
DS3300 iSCSI Express Models: 1726-31E, 1726-32E (see page 6)  
DS3300 Software Feature Pack (42C2142) and DS3300 iSCSI Controller Upgrade (39R6511) (see page 6)  
iSCSI Host Bus Adapters added (see page 11)  
EXP3000 Express Models: 1727-01E, 1727-01M (see page 6)  
DS3400 Simple SAN Express Kits: 1726-41U, 1726-42U (see page 6)  
IBM eServer xSeries X226, x236, x306, x366 supported with DS3200 (see page 9)  
SteelEye Lifekeeper Linux clustering with DS3200 (see page 16)  
7/10/2007 update:  
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3 new models: 1726-22T, 1726-42T, and 1727-02T (see page 6)  
System x server x3755 (see page 9)  
Multi-pathing information (see page 16)  
5/28/2007 update:  
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The Sample Configurations have been moved into a separate document.  
LSI SAS PCIx HBA with DS3200 (see page 10)  
SteelEye Lifekeeper Linux clustering with DS3400 (see page 16)  
 
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What is in the box?  
The DS3000 series enclosure ships with the following hardware and software items.  
Hardware  
1. Hard disk drive filler panels (12)  
2. RAID controllers (up to 2)  
3. Power supplies (2)  
4. Battery units (up to 2)  
5. Power cables (2 jumper line cords)  
6. Rack-mounting hardware kit (1), including:  
a. Rails (2) (right and left assembly)  
b. Rail end plate covers (2) (right and left assembly)  
c. M5 black hex-head slotted screws (12)  
d. Washers (8)  
Attention: The DS3000 series enclosure does not ship with region-specific power cords. You must obtain the IBM-  
approved power cords for your region.  
Software and documentation  
1. IBM System Storage DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 Support CD  
The Support CD contains the IBM DS3000 Storage Manager Host software. The CD also includes firmware,  
online help, and publications in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF)  
2. IBM System Storage DS3200 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide  
3. IBM System Storage DS3300 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide  
4. IBM System Storage DS3400 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide  
5. IBM Systems Safety Notices  
6. Instructions for installing the DS3000 series enclosure in a rack cabinet are provided in the Rack Installation  
Instructions.  
7. Box of ID labels (used to label the enclosure IDs on the front of the enclosure)  
If an item is missing or damaged, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Product  
documentation and software can be found online at this web link using product family=disk and product=DS3200,  
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)  
The DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 products have been added to the System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).  
Please see this web site http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic for more detailed information on  
interoperability than what is listed in this Interoperability Matrix.  
The SSIC lists interoperability for various release levels of firmware on the DS3000 family. It also has details on operating  
system service pack levels that have been tested with the DS3000 products.  
 
 
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DS3000 Storage Controllers and Expansion Units  
Part No.  
/ SEO ID  
Description  
MTM  
FC  
Comments  
DS3200 SAS Storage Controllers  
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller  
172621X  
172622X  
172622T  
172621E  
172622E  
1726-HC2  
1726-HC2  
1726-HC6  
N/A  
2603  
2604  
2627  
N/A  
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller  
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller DC Power Model1  
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller Express Model  
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller Express Model  
DS3300 iSCSI Storage Controllers  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
N/A  
N/A  
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller  
172631X  
172632X  
172632T  
172631E  
172632E  
1726-HC3  
1726-HC3  
1726-HC7  
N/A  
2618  
2619  
2711  
N/A  
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller  
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller DC Power Model  
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller Express Model  
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller Express Model  
DS3400 FC Storage Controllers  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
N/A  
N/A  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller  
172641X  
172642X  
172642T  
172641E  
172642E  
172641U  
172642U  
172641S  
172642S  
1726-HC4  
1726-HC4  
1726-HC8  
N/A  
2605  
2606  
2626  
N/A  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller DC Power Model  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Express Model  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Express Model  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit  
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit  
EXP3000 Expansion Units  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single Environmental Service Module)3  
IBM System Storage EXP3000 DC Power Model (Dual ESMs included)  
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for DS3000 attachment)  
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for MegaRAID attach)  
172701X  
172702T  
172701E  
172701M  
1727-HC1  
1727-HC5  
N/A  
2676  
2628  
N/A  
Withdrawn  
Withdrawn  
N/A  
N/A  
1 Two SAS 2 port daughter cards (39R6509) included with DS3200 DC Power Model  
2 The 172641U and 172642U models have been withdrawn. The replacement products are the 172641S and 172642S.  
3 Expand a single controller DS3200, DS3300, or DS3400 using an EXP3000 with a single Environmental Services Module  
(ESM) EXP3000 and a dual controller DS3200, DS3300, or DS3400 using an EXP3000 with two ESMs (ESM part number  
listed in the table below)  
 
       
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DS3000 Series Advanced Features Structure  
Out-of-the-box: 4 partitions on DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400,  
Attachment License for 1 – 3 EXP3000 expansion units,  
Windows and Linux on Intel Host Attach License,  
and 2 FlashCopies per system  
Out-of-the-box solution is “complete” for large majority of  
typical storage workloads, however, if you need to grow…  
DS3000 8 Partition License  
(1 license per DS3000)  
44W2138  
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
4 FlashCopies/Volume  
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies  
39R6533  
DS3000 AIX/VIOS Host Attach  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
13N1923  
DS3000 16 Partition License  
(1 license per DS3000)  
39R6536  
DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
44W2101  
DS3000 VolumeCopy License  
(1 license per DS3000)  
39R6534  
DS3000 32 Partition License  
(1 license per DS3000)  
44W2140  
DS3000 FlashCopy VolumeCopy  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
4 FlashCopies/Volume  
DS3000 Solaris Host Attach  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
44W2136  
DS3000 1GB Cache Memory  
Upgrade (1 per controller)  
39R6517  
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies  
39R6535  
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion Plus  
License (1 license per DS3000)  
4 -> 8 FlashCopies/Volume  
Up to 64 total active FlashCopies  
44W2149  
 
 
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DS3000 Hardware & Software Options  
DS3200  
DS3300  
Single Dual  
DS3400  
Description  
PN  
MTM  
FC  
Single  
Dual  
Single  
Dual  
Hardware Options  
DS3000 1GB Cache Memory Upgrade  
39R6517  
39R6519  
1726  
1726  
4838  
4839  
Y
Y
Y1  
Y
Y
Y1  
Y1  
Y
Y
Y1  
Y1  
DS3000 System Memory Cache Battery  
Replacement  
DS3200 SAS 2-Port Daughter Card  
DS3200 SAS Controller Upgrade  
DS3300 iSCSI Controller Upgrade  
DS3400 FC Controller Upgrade  
39R6509  
39R6507  
39R6511  
39R6513  
39R6515  
1726  
N/A  
4836  
N/A  
Y
Y
-
Y1  
-
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-
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N/A  
N/A  
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Y
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N/A  
N/A  
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Y
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EXP3000 Environmental Services Module  
Software Options  
1727  
4802  
-
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Y2  
Y2  
DS3200 Software Feature Pack3  
DS3300 Software Feature Pack3  
39R6540  
42C2142  
42C2143  
39R6537  
1726  
1726  
1726  
1726  
4840  
4856  
4857  
4846  
5068  
4841  
5069  
5070  
5071  
5072  
4842  
4843  
4844  
5091  
4923  
4924  
5073  
W
-
W
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W
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W
-
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DS3400 Software Feature Pack3  
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W
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
W
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DS3000 EXP3000 Expansion License3  
DS3000 8 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 16 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 32 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 8 to 16 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 8 to 32 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 16 to 32 Partition Expansion License  
DS3000 FlashCopy Expansion License4  
DS3000 VolumeCopy License  
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
W
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
44W2138 1726  
39R6536 1726  
44W2140 1726  
44W2142 1726  
44W2144 1726  
44W2152 1726  
39R6533  
39R6534  
39R6535  
1726  
1726  
1726  
DS3000 FlashCopy and VolumeCopy License4  
DS3000 FlashCopy Plus Expansion License5  
DS3000 AIX/VIOS Host Attach License  
DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach License  
DS3000 Solaris Host Attach License  
Cable and Connector Options  
IBM 1m SAS Cable  
44W2149 1726  
13N1923 1726  
44W2101 1726  
44W2136 1726  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
39R6529  
39R6531  
39R6475  
1726  
1726  
1726  
3708  
3707  
4804  
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
-
Y5  
-
Y5  
Y5  
-
Y5  
Y5  
Y
Y5  
Y5  
Y
IBM 3m SAS Cable  
4-Gbps SW SFP Transceiver  
1 One per controller required  
2 Expand a single controller DS3200, DS3300 or DS3400 using a single ESM EXP3000, and a dual controller DS3200,  
DS3300 or DS3400 using a dual ESM EXP3000  
3 The DS3200 Software Feature Pack, DS3300 Software Feature Pack, DS3400 Software Feature Pack and the EXP3000  
Expansion License have been incorporated into the base models and are no longer needed as pre-reqs to the other  
advanced function options. The required controller firmware that enables this function must be at firmware level:  
03.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/entry/index.html  
4 Supports up to 4 FlashCopies per volume and up to 64 total active FlashCopies  
5 Upgrade from 4 to 8 FlashCopies per volume, prereqs FlashCopy Expansion License  
6 SAS cables are needed when attaching EXP3000 expansion units  
 
             
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1M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable  
5M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable  
25M LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable  
39M5696  
39M5697  
39M5698  
1726  
1726  
1726  
3703  
3704  
3705  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Supported System x, BladeCenter, System p Servers  
DS3200  
DS3300  
DS3400  
Description  
Single  
Dual  
Single  
Dual  
Single  
Dual  
IBM xSeries & System x Servers  
IBM eServer xSeries 225, 235, 255  
IBM eServer xSeries 226, 236  
IBM eServer xSeries 260  
-
Y
-
-
Y
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 306  
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 306m  
IBM eServer xSeries 326, 326m  
IBM eServer xSeries 336  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 343  
-
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IBM eServer xSeries 346  
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 366  
Y
-
Y
-
IBM eServer xSeries 460  
IBM System x3200  
-
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IBM System x3200 M2, x3250, x3350  
IBM System x3250 M2  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM System x3400 / 3455  
IBM System x3500 / x3550  
IBM System x3650 / 3655  
IBM System x3755  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM System x3800 / x3850  
IBM System x3850 M2  
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
IBM System x3950  
IBM System x3950 M2  
Y
Y
IBM Blade Servers  
IBM BladeCenter LS20 / LS21 / LS22 / LS41 / LS42  
IBM BladeCenter HS12 / HS20 / HS21 / HS21 XM / HS40  
IBM BladeCenter JS12 / JS20 / JS21 / JS22  
IBM System p Servers3  
IBM System p4, p5, p63  
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Y1  
Y1  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y2  
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
1 DS3200 supported with BladeCenter chassis BCE, BCH, BCT, BCHT; booting from DS3200 is not supported  
2 Only supported with iSCSI software initiators  
3 All System p servers are supported with one of the supported Fibre Channel HBAs listed below  
 
       
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Minimum Non-IBM Server Hardware Requirements  
Server  
Processor Speed  
Memory  
Intel Compatiable servers1  
Intel Pentium® or Pentium-equivalent System memory: For Windows Server  
microprocessor (450 MHz or faster)  
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum  
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)  
AMD Compatible servers1  
AMD Compatible microprocessor (450  
MHz or faster)  
System memory: For Windows Server  
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum  
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)  
Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters (HBA)  
Description  
PN  
MTM  
FC  
DS3200  
SAS HBAs 3 Gbps – for System x servers  
IBM SAS HBA Controller  
25R8060  
N/A  
1681  
N/A  
Y
Y
LSI SAS PCIx HBA (LSISAS3801X)2  
N/A  
SAS HBAs for BladeCenter  
SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter2  
SAS Connectivity Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter2  
39Y9190  
43W3974  
Y
Y
Supported SAS Switch for IBM BladeCenter  
Description  
PN  
DS3200  
IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module2  
39Y9195  
Y
1 A HBA from the list of supported HBAs is required.  
2 Boot from DS3200 SAS Controller is not supported  
 
     
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Supported iSCSI Host Bus Adapters (HBA)  
Description  
PN  
DS3300  
iSCSI HBAs1  
- for System x servers  
IBM Qlogic iSCSI Single Port PCI-e HBA  
IBM Qlogic iSCSI Dual Port PCI-e HBA  
IBM iSCSI Server SX Adapter  
39Y6146  
42C1770  
30R5501  
30R5201  
N/A  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM iSCSI Server TX Adapter  
Qlogic 4050 iSCSI HBA (QLA4050)  
Qlogic 4050C iSCSI HBA (QLA4050C)  
Qlogic 4052C iSCSI HBA (QLA4052C)  
Qlogic 4060C iSCSI HBA (QLA4060C)  
Qlogic 4062C iSCSI HBA (QLA4062C)  
iSCSI HBAs1 2 3- for BladeCenter servers  
QLogic iSCSI Expansion Card  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
26K6487  
32R1923  
Y
Y
IBM iSCSI Daughter Card for BladeCenter  
1 iSCSI software initiators are also supported with the DS3300  
2 Boot from DS3300 iSCSI attached storage is supported  
3 DS3300 is not supported directly attached, Ethernet switch is required  
 
       
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Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA)  
for Servers  
Description  
PN  
FC  
DS3400  
8Gbps – for System x servers  
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x  
QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x  
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x  
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x  
42D0501  
42D0510  
42D0485  
42D0494  
3578  
3579  
3580  
3581  
Y
Y
Y
Y
4Gbps – for xSeries & System x servers  
Emulex 4Gb FC Single-Port PCI-X HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LP1100022)  
Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-X HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LP110022)  
Emulex 4Gb FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LPe110002)  
Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x (Emulex LPe110022)  
QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLE24602)  
QLogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLE24622)  
DS4000 FC 4Gbps - PCI-X Single Port HBA (QLA24602)  
42D0405  
42D0407  
42C2069  
42C2071  
39R6525  
39R6527  
39M5894  
39M5895  
1696  
1697  
1698  
1699  
3567  
3568  
3550  
3551  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DS4000 FC 4Gbps - PCI-X Dual Port HBA (QLA24622)  
2Gbps – for xSeries & System x servers1  
FAStT FC-133 Host Bus Adapter (QLA23402)  
24P0960  
13N1873  
1650  
1687  
Y
Y
IBM SMB 2-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA (QLA2002)  
4Gbps – for pSeries & System p servers3  
5758 /  
1905  
5759 /  
1910  
4Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (Emulex LP 11000)  
4Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (Emulex LP11002)  
N/A  
N/A  
Y
Y
4Gb PCI Express Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter  
4Gb PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter  
2Gbps – for pSeries & System p servers3  
2Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel Adapter  
N/A  
N/A  
5773  
5774  
Y
Y
N/A  
N/A  
6239  
Y
Y
1957 /  
1977 /  
5716  
2Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 1.0 Adapter (Emulex LP1000)  
1 Boot from SAN operation supported on DS3400 with HBAs in this section  
2 Non-IBM HBAs supported only with IBM BIOS, NVS RAM, and device drivers (if applicable)  
 
     
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 13 -  
Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA) /  
Expansion Cards for IBM BladeCenter  
Description  
PN  
FC  
DS3400  
4Gbps – for BladeCenter servers1  
Emulex 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter  
QLogic 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter  
QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter  
Emulex 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter  
QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM eServer BladeCenter  
QLogic Ethernet and 4Gb FC Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM eServer BladeCenter  
IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card  
39Y9186  
26R0890  
26R0884  
43W6859  
41Y8527  
39Y9306  
13N2203  
48P7061  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
8252  
N/A  
N/A  
8248  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM HS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card  
Qlogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Dual Port Expansion Card (CFF/PCIX) for IBM BladeCenter  
2Gbps – for BladeCenter servers3  
BladeCenter SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card  
26K4841  
N/A  
Y
1 Boot from SAN operation supported on DS3400 with HBAs in this section for all host OSes except AIX 5.2. (AIX 5.3, AIX  
6.1, and VIOS are supported.)  
 
   
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 14 -  
Supported SAN Switches  
Description  
PN  
DS3400  
8Gbps – for servers  
IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express  
IBM System Storage SAN40B-4  
249824E  
249840E  
Y
Y
4Gbps – for servers  
IBM System Storage SAN10Q-21  
691810X  
200516B  
202616E  
200518R  
200532B  
202632E  
200564B  
2053-424  
2053-434  
2054-E01  
2062-D04  
2062-D07  
2062-E11  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
IBM TotalStorage SAN16B-2  
IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-21  
IBM TotalStorage SAN18B-R  
IBM TotalStorage SAN32B-21  
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-21  
IBM TotalStorage SAN64B-2  
Cisco MDS 9124 for IBM System Storage switch  
Cisco MDS 9134 for IBM System Storage switch  
Cisco MDS 9222i for IBM System Storage switch  
Cisco MDS 9506 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage  
Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage  
Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director for IBM System Storage  
2Gbps – for servers  
2109-F16 SAN FC Switch  
2109F16  
2109F32  
3534F08  
2061-020  
NA  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
2109-F32 SAN FC Switch  
2109-F32 SAN FC Switch  
Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch1  
Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch1  
Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch1  
8Gbps – for BladeCenter  
NA  
QLogic 8Gb 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter  
QLogic 8Gb Intelligent Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter  
4Gbps – for BladeCenter  
44X1905  
44X1907  
Y
Y
Brocade 10-port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
Brocade 20-port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
QLogic 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
Qlogic 10 port 4 Gb Full Fabric Switch  
QLogic 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
Cisco 10 port 4 Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
Cisco 20 port 4 Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
2Gbps – for BladeCenter  
32R1813  
32R1812  
32R1904  
43W6724  
26R0881  
39Y9284  
39Y9280  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
BladeCenter 2pt Fibre Channel Switch Module  
Brocade Enterprise SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
Brocade Entry SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter  
48P7062  
90P0165  
26K5601  
Y
Y
Y
1 This part number has been withdrawn from marketing.  
 
   
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 15 -  
Supported Operating Systems  
Description  
DS3200  
DS3300  
DS3400  
Linux  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 U7 AS and ES for x86/AMD64/EM64T  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 U7 for POWER2  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 U2 AS and ES for x86/AMD64/EM64T  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 U2 for POWER2  
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 for x86/AMD64/EM64T  
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 for POWER2  
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 for x86/AMD64/EM64T  
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 for POWER2  
Microsoft  
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y3  
Y1  
-
Y3  
Y
Y3  
Y
Y
Y3  
Y3  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Web Edition  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition, DataCenter x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition, Enterprise x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition, Standard x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition  
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Edition  
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition, DataCenter x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Enterprise x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition, Standard x64 Ed.  
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 CoreServer  
NetWare  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y1  
Y1  
Y1  
Y1  
NetWare 6.5 SP7  
Y1  
Y3  
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
AIX  
AIX 5.24, AIX 5.34, AIX 6.14  
Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)  
VIOS 1.5.24  
-
IBM i  
VIOS 1.5.2 with IBM i client4  
-
-
Sun Solaris  
Solaris 10 on x86 and SPARC  
Y
Y
VMware5  
VMware ESX Server 2.5.4  
-
-
-
-
Y
VMware ESX Server 3.0.2  
Y8  
VMware ESX Server 3.5.2 / 3i.2  
Y1  
Y7  
1 Supported with DS3200 direct attach only  
2 Requires DS3000 Linux on Power Host Attach License  
3 Supported with Power blades only  
4 Requires DS3000 AIX Host Attach License  
5 VMware VMotion is supported  
6 See support on specific guest operating systems on the next page. Also refer to VMware ESX HCL at  
 
             
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 16 -  
Other Supported Software Products  
Management Applications  
DS3200  
DS3300  
Y
DS3400  
Y
IBM Director v 5.2.0  
Y
IBM System Storage Productivity Center 1.2 (previously called  
TotalStorage Productivity Center)  
-
-
Y
Storage Virtualization  
IBM SAN Volume Controller 4.2.12, 4.3.0.2  
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with HyperV  
Clustering Solutions  
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)  
SteelEye LifeKeeper Linux Clustering 6.4  
IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.1, 3.23  
Solaris native clustering  
Y
Y
-
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Multi-pathing  
Microsoft Windows MPIO  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Linux RDAC  
AIX MPIO  
Solaris MPxIO  
Y
iSCSI Software Initiators  
Microsoft Windows  
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
Red Hat Linux native iSCSI software initiator  
SuSE Linux native iSCSI software initiator  
Solaris native iSCSI software initiator  
-
-
Y
Y
1 IBM Director Version 5.2.0 and DS3000 Storage Manager required to be installed on same server.  
2 SATA HDDs are not supported in the DS3400 when using the IBM SAN Volume Controller 4.2.1  
3 GPFS is supported with AIX 5.3 and 6.1, Red Hat 5.1 on x86 and Power, and SuSE Linux ES 10.1 on x86 and Power  
 
       
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 17 -  
Supported Hard Disk Drives (HDD)  
DS3200, DS3300, DS3400, and EXP3000 can have up to 12 HDDs: SAS or SATA or both.  
Up to 3 EXP3000s can be attached to the DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 for expansion up the 48 HDDs  
total.  
PN / SEO  
Option  
Description  
MTM  
FC  
DS3200  
DS3300  
DS3400  
EXP3000  
73GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1  
40K1039  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
1726/1727  
5163  
5164  
5156  
5160  
5161  
5162  
5532  
5586  
5516  
5540  
5561  
N/A  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
146GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1  
40K1040  
40K1041  
40K1042  
40K1043  
40K1044  
43X0802  
42D0519  
39M4558  
300GB 10K Hot Swap SAS1  
36GB 15K Hot Swap SAS1  
73GB 15K Hot Swap SAS  
146GB 15K Hot Swap SAS  
300GB 15K Hot Swap SAS  
450GB 15K Hot Swap SAS  
500GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA  
750GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA  
1000GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA  
73GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express  
146GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express  
300GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express  
450GB 15K Hot Swap SAS Express  
500GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express  
750GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express  
1000GB Hot Swap Dual Port SATA Express  
43W7580 1726/1727  
43W7630 1726/1727  
43W7481 N/A  
43W7482 N/A  
N/A  
43W7506 N/A  
N/A  
42D0560  
41Y8240  
41Y8244  
41Y8248  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
1 These HDDs are supported but are no longer available for new orders.  
 
   
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix  
- 18 -  
Warranty and Maintenance Offerings  
Description  
PN (Option)  
44J8067  
44J8068  
44J8069  
44J8070  
44J8071  
44J8072  
44J8073  
44J8074  
44J8075  
44J8076  
21P2044  
41L2768  
41L2769  
69P9283  
69P9284  
MTM  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
FC  
DS3200  
DS3300  
DS3400  
EXP3000  
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
3-year IOR 9 x 5 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
3-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Four (4) hour  
5-year IOR 24 x 7 Two (2) hour  
7249  
7250  
7251  
7252  
7253  
7254  
7255  
7256  
7257  
7258  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
 

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