System specifications
This information compares general properties, performance, physical features, and host connectivity for each XIV® Gen3 model.
General properties
Specification | Model 281x-114 | Model 281x-214 | Model 281x-314 |
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Capacity per disk drive (7,200 RPM) | 1 TB limited capacity, 2 TB, or 3 TB | 1 TB limited capacity, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB, or 6 TB | 4 TB or 6 TB |
Number of disk drives (minimum / maximum) | 72 / 180 | 72 / 180 | 108 / 180 |
Capacity on-demand module configurations | Yes Note: Not available for 1 TB limited capacity systems.
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Yes Note: Not available for 1 TB limited capacity systems.
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Yes |
Warranty | 1 and 3 year limited warranty, onsite service, same day 24×7 | 1 and 3 year limited warranty, onsite service, same day 24×7 | 1 and 3 year limited warranty, onsite service, same day 24×7 |
Performance features
Specification | Model 281x-114 | Model 281x-214 | Model 281x-314 |
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Maximum number of processors | 15 Intel Xeon processor E5620 | 15 Intel Xeon processor E5645 | 30 Intel Xeon processors E5645 |
Maximum number of processor cores | 60 physical (120 logical cores as a result of hyper-threading) | 90 physical (180 logical cores as a result of hyper-threading) | 180 physical (360 logical cores as a result of hyper-threading) |
Maximum memory | 360 GB (24 GB of memory per module) | For 1 TB, 2 TB, and 3 TB systems, 360 GB (24 GB of memory per module). For 4 TB, 6 TB systems, 720 GB (48 GB of memory per module). | 1440 GB (96 GB of memory per module). |
Maximum cache-to-disk bandwidth | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps Note: For 4 TB or 6 TB options, 720 Gbps (48 GB per
module)
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720 Gbps |
SSD caching (optional) | Up to 6.0 TB | Up to 12.0 TB | Up to 12.0 TB |
Physical features
Specification | Model 281x-114 | Model 281x-214 | Model 281x-314 |
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Dimensions (width × depth x height) | 66 cm x 120 cm x 202 cm (79.5 in. x 26.0 in. x 47.2 in.) |
66 cm x 120 cm x 202 cm (79.5 in. x 26.0 in. x 47.2 in.) |
66 cm x 120 cm x 202 cm (79.5 in. x 26.0 in. x 47.2 in.) |
Front clearance | 120 cm (47.2 in.) | 120 cm (47.2 in.) | 120 cm (47.2 in.) |
Rear clearance | 100 cm (39.4 in.) | 100 cm (39.4 in.) | 100 cm (39.4 in.) |
Maximum weight | 1041.5 kg (2296.11 lbs) | 1041.5 kg (2296.11 lbs) | 1050 kg (2315.25 lbs) |
Redundant power feed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input voltage | 180 - 264 V ac at 60 A or 30 A (±10%) | 180 - 264 V ac at 60 A or 30 A (±10%) | 180 - 264 V ac at 60 A or 30 A (±10%) |
Power usage | See Power consumption | See Power consumption | See Power consumption |
Temperature
Specification | Model 281x-114 | Model 281x-214 | Model 281x-314 |
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Temperature | 10 - 35° C (50 - 95° F) | 10 - 35° C (50 - 95° F) | 10 - 35° C (50 - 95° F) |
Maximum altitude | 2134 m (7000 ft.) | 2134 m (7000 ft.) | 2134 m (7000 ft.) |
Humidity | 25 - 80% non-condensing | 25 - 80% non-condensing | 25 - 80% non-condensing |
Connectivity
Specification | Model 281x-114 | Model 281x-214 | Model 281x-314 |
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Maximum number of Fibre Channel ports (capable of auto-negotiation) | 24 (8 Gbps ports) | 24 (8 Gbps ports) | 24 (8 Gbps ports) |
Fibre Channel rates | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
Maximum number of iSCSI over Gigabit Ethernet ports | 22 (1 Gbps Ethernet ports) |
22 (1 Gbps Ethernet ports)
12 (10 Gbps Ethernet ports) |
22 (1 Gbps Ethernet ports)
12 (10 Gbps Ethernet ports) |
iSCSI rates | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps |