Part of IBMs System Storage N series, the IBM System Storage N7900 features two models, the A11 and A21. Each can be configured with a maximum of 84 EXN storage expansion units. Both models deliver impressive, enterprise-class performance and support up to 1,176 disk drives. The N7900 also features four AMD 2.6 GHz 64-bit dual-core processors (per node), each with 1MB of L2 cache. 32GB per node of RAM is provided as well. You can choose to upgrade the Model A11 to Model A21.


Key Features of the IBM N7900:

IBM N7900 Model 2867-A11
  • (single-node storage controller w/ iSCSI support)
  • Four AMD 2.6 GHz Opteron 252 processors
  • 32 GB of DDR-333 memory
  • 2 GB of non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM)
  • Six integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
  • Eight integrated 4 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
  • Dual redundant hot-plug integrated power supplies and cooling fans
  • Three PCI-X expansion slots for additional FC HBAs or Gigabit Ethernet (NICs)
  • Six PCIe expansion slots (one reserved for NVRAM)
  • One serial console port

IBM N7900 Model 2867-A21

  • (Provides identical functioning as the A11 but with an the addition of a second processing node and the Clustered Failover (CFO) licensed function)
  • Eight AMD 2.6 GHz Opteron 252 processors
  • 64 GB of DDR-333 memory
  • 2 GB of NVRAM
  • 12 integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
  • 16 integrated 4 Gbps FC ports
  • Dual redundant hot-plug integrated power supplies and cooling fans
  • Six PCI-X expansion slots for additional FC HBAs or Gigabit Ethernet NICs 9
  • 12 PCIe expansion slots (2 reserved for NVRAM)
  • Two serial console ports

For pricing on new or used IBM System Storage N7900 arrays, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.