IBM DS3300, DS3200, DS3000 User Manual
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix - 1 -
IBM System Storage DS3000 series
Interoperability Matrix
Last Revised: November 7, 2008
IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix - 2 -
Table of Contents
Important Disclaimer Information ................................................................................. 3
What’s new in the DS3000 Interop Matrix?.................................................................. 3
What is in the box? .......................................................................................................... 5
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)............................................................. 5
DS3000 Storage Controllers and Expansion Units....................................................... 6
DS3000 Series Advanced Features Structure............................................................... 7
DS3000 Hardware & Software Options......................................................................... 8
Supported System x, BladeCenter, System p Servers................................................ 9
Minimum Non-IBM Server Hardware Requirements................................................. 10
Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters (HBA)................................................................... 10
Supported SAS Switch for IBM BladeCenter............................................................... 10
Supported iSCSI Host Bus Adapters (HBA)................................................................ 11
Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA) for Servers............................. 12
Supported Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBA) / Expansion Cards for IBM
BladeCenter..................................................................................................................... 13
Supported SAN Switches............................................................................................... 14
Supported Operating Systems...................................................................................... 15
Other Supported Software Products............................................................................ 16
Supported Hard Disk Drives (HDD)............................................................................. 17
Warranty and Maintenance Offerings.......................................................................... 18
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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 PARTICULA R P URPOSE.
Unless otherwise specified, warranty, service, and support for non-IBM products are provided
directly to you by the product manufacturer, supplier or publisher of the product. IBM makes no
representations or warranties regarding the non-IBM products. The inclusion of an IBM or nonIBM 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 neces sarily function properly together. The f ollowing 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 availab le. The latest code levels are available by selecting the Product
Support link from the appropriate DS3000 series model page located at:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/index.html
For specific Operating System support on your ser ver, refer to IBM Server Proven at:
www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
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What’s new in the DS3000 Interop Matrix?
11/7/2008 update:
- 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:
- Added support for new DS3400 Simple SAN Kits: 1726-41S, 1726-42S (see page 6)
7/18/2008 update:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Added VMware 3.5/3i support with DS3400 (see page 15)
2/12/2008 update:
- 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 p a g e 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
site:
- Added new server System x 3850 M2 (see page 9)
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/entry/index.html
- Added DS3300 to System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) see page 5
1/4/2008 update:
- Added SATA HDD Express part numbers (see page 17)
12/7/2007 update:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
8/28/2007 update:
- 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:
- 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:
- The Sample Configurations have been m oved 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:
Attention: The DS3000 series enclosure does not ship with region-specific power cords. You must obtain the IBMapproved power cords for your region.
Software and documentation
1. IBM System Storage DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 Support CD
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
7. Box of ID labels (used to label the enclosure IDs on the fron t 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,
DS3300, DS3400: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/brandmain?brandind=5345868
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)
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)
Instructions.
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
Description
DS3200 SAS Storage Controllers
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller 172621X 1726-HC2 2603
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller 172622X 1726-HC2 2604
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller DC Power Model1 172622T 1726-HC6 2627
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Single Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3200 SAS Dual Controller Express Model 172622E N/A N/A Withdrawn
DS3300 iSCSI Storage Controllers
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller 172631X 1726-HC3 2618
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller 172632X 1726-HC3 2619
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller DC Power Model 172632T 1726-HC7 2711
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Single Controller Express Model
IBM System Storage DS3300 iSCSI Dual Controller Express Model 172632E N/A N/A Withdrawn
DS3400 FC Storage Controllers
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller 172641X 1726-HC4 2605
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller 172642X 1726-HC4 2606
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller DC Power Model 172642T 1726-HC8 2626
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Express Model 172641E N/A N/A Withdrawn
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Express Model 172642E N/A N/A Withdrawn
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2 172641U N/A N/A Withdrawn
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit2 172642U N/A N/A Withdrawn
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Single Controller Simple SAN Express Kit 172641S N/A N/A
IBM System Storage DS3400 FC Dual Controller Simple SAN Express Kit 172642S N/A N/A
EXP3000 Expansion Units
IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single Environmental Service Module)3 172701X 1727-HC1 2676
IBM System Storage EXP3000 DC Power Model (Dual ESMs included) 172702T 1727-HC5 2628
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for DS3000 attachment) 172701E N/A N/A Withdrawn
IBM System Storage EXP3000 Express Model (for MegaRAID attach) 172701M N/A N/A Withdrawn
Part No.
/ SEO ID
172621E N/A N/A Withdrawn
172631E N/A N/A Withdrawn
MTM FC Comments
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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