The following N series disk storage expansion units are specifically designed for IBM® N series systems:
Multiple EXN1000s, each having different SATA disk drive feature codes, may be attached to the same N series system on the same Fibre Channel loop.
Multiple EXN4000s, each having different Fibre Channel disk drive feature codes, may be attached to the same N series system on the same Fibre Channel loop.
Within an EXN3000, SAS and SATA drives cannot be intermixed.
For detailed information about the important differences between EXN3000s, EXN3200,and EXN3500s and EXN1000/2000/4000 storage expansion units, see the IBM System Storage® N series Universal SAS and ACP Cabling Guide.
For the latest N series storage expansion unit support information, visit the IBM N series support website, which is accessed and navigated as described in Websites.
Starting with Data ONTAP 7.3, gateway expands its support matrix to include storage for native disk shelves and native disks. Gateways can now virtualize storage from both third-party storage array venders and native disk shelves. The Data ONTAP software provides a unified storage software platform that simplifies managing both native disk shelves and LUNs on storage arrays. You can add storage when and where you need it, without disruption. See the Gateway Implementation Guide for Native Disk Shelves for additional information about this feature.