| General Information |
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| Manufacturer | IBM Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1746A4D |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.ibm.com |
| Brand Name | IBM |
| Product Series | DS3500 Express |
| Product Model | DS3524 |
| Product Name | DS3524 Express DAS Hard Drive Array |
| Product Type | DAS Hard Drive Array |
| Controllers |
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| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Levels | 0 |
| RAID Levels | 1+0 |
| RAID Levels | 6 |
| RAID Levels | 5 |
| RAID Levels | 3 |
| RAID Levels | 1 |
| I/O Expansions |
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| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 24 |
| Number of 2.5" Bays | 24 |
| Interfaces/Ports |
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| NAS Interface | Network (RJ-45) |
| Protocols |
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| Protocols | iSCSI |
| Power Description |
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| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 2 |
| Maximum Power Supply Wattage | 1.17 kW |
| Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics |
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| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Height | 3.5" |
| Width | 17.7" |
| Depth | 19.6" |
| Weight (Approximate) | 23.60 lb |
Marketing Information
IBM has combined best-of-breed development with leading 6 Gbps host interface and drive technology in the IBM System Storage DS3500 Express. With its simple, efficient and flexible approach to storage, the DS3500 is a cost-effective, fully integrated complement to System x servers, BladeCenter and Power Systems. Offering substantial improvements at a price that will fit most budgets, the DS3500 delivers superior price to performance ratios, functionality, scalability and ease of use for the entry-level storage user.
