The DS8000® series
offers various choices of base and expansion models, so you can configure
storage units that meet your performance and configuration needs.
- DS8100
- The DS8100 (Models 921 and 931) features a dual two-way processor
complex and support for one expansion model.
- DS8300
- The DS8300 (Models 922, 932, 9A2, and 9B2) features a dual four-way
processor complex and support for up to four expansion models. Models
9A2 and 9B2 support two logical partitions (LPARs) in one storage
unit.
- DS8700
- The DS8700 (Model 941) provides the option of a dual two-way processor
complex (feature code 4301) or dual-four way processor complex (feature
code 4302). A dual four-way processor complex provides support for
up to four expansion models (94E). Dual LPAR support is not available
for the DS8700.
- DS8800
- The DS8800 introduced the high-density storage enclosure that
supports 24 small form factor 2.5" SAS drives in a 2U (height) factor.
The DS8800 (Model 951) provides the option of a dual two-way processor
complex or dual-four way processor complex. A dual four-way processor
complex provides support for up to three expansion models (95E).
- DS8870
- The DS8870 is the most advanced disk enterprise storage system
in the DS8000 series. It
leads the series of high-performance and high-capacity disk storage
systems. The DS8870 uses IBM® POWER7®and POWER7+™ processor technology to help support higher performance.
The DS8870
(Model 961) provides the option of a 2-core, 4-core, 8-core, or 16-core
processor complex. The DS8870 supports up to three expansion models
(96E).