IBM DS3500 User Manual

1 Gbps iSCSI host ports
The 1 Gbps iSCSI host ports are auto-negotiated 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
ports that support iSCSI offload. The host ports also provide support for
both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and IPv6, and have the advanced
networking functions of jumbo frames, IEEE 802.1p, and virtual local area
network (VLAN) support.
Drive expansion port
The drive expansion port is an x4 multilane SAS port. Connect a SAS cable
to this port and to a drive storage enclosure.
Controller connectors (with 10 Gbps iSCSI host port adapters)
Figure 18 shows the optional 10 Gbps iSCSI host port adapter installed in both
controllers on the rear panel of the DS3500 storage subsystem.
10 Gbps iSCSI host ports
The 10 Gbps iSCSI host ports are auto-negotiated 1/10Gbps Ethernet ports
that support iSCSI offload. The host ports also provide support for both
Serial port
Ethernet ports
SAS host port 1
SAS host port 2
iSCSI host port 3
Controller A
Seven-segment
numeric display
Controller B
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Password Reset
Password Reset
Drive expansion port
iSCSI host port 4
iSCSI host port 5
iSCSI host port 6
Figure 17. Dual-controller DS3500 storage subsystem ports and controllers (with optional
iSCSI host port adapter)
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Controller A
Serial port
Ethernet ports
SAS host port 1
SAS host port 2 10 Gbps iSCSI port 3
10 Gbps iSCSI port 4
Drive expansion port
Controller B
Seven-segment
numeric display
Power
connector
Power
switch
Power
connector
Power
switch
Password
reset
Password
reset
Figure 18. Dual-controller DS3500 storage subsystem ports and controllers (with optional 10
iSCSI host port adapter)
32 IBM System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500 Storage Subsystem: Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide

IBM DS3500 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	DS3500
Category	Storage
Language	English