D-Link DSN-3400-10 Hardware Reference Guide for DSN-3200-10 Valid for fir - Page 9

Chapter 1 Introduction The DSN-3000 series storage system is an intelligent, high-performance multiple Gigabit Ethernet storage solution designed for small businesses that want to improve the reliability, availability, serviceability, and performance of their storage systems. It provides a range of benefits and features from its ability to use familiar, proven, and widespread networking technologies like IP and Ethernet for storage solutions. Based on an Internet Protocol-Storage Area Network (IP-SAN) architecture, the DSN-3000 series storage system is built around an iSNP8008 System-On-A-Chip, with the following features:  Up to 15 internal Serial Advanced Technical Attachment (SATA) drives  Up to 512 MB of system memory  Up to 4 GB of buffer (cache) memory  Eight 1GbE local-area network (LAN) connectors (DSN-3200) or one 10GbE connection (DSN-3400) accessed via the back panel  A 10/100 Mbps management port  An RS-232-C DB9 diagnostic port for troubleshooting purposes Complete configuration and management are available through the intuitive, graphicalbased xStack Storage Management Center. For the latest information about supported drives, consult the Interoperability Matrix found on the D-Link Support Web site: support.dlink.com 1.1 Model The DSN-3000 series storage system is available in various models. The models differ according to the speed & host network interface. Table 1-1 lists the DSN-3000 series storage system models. Model Table 1-1 DSN-3000 Series Storage System Models Host Network Interface Speed Maximum Number of Internal SATA Drives DSN-3200 Eight 1GbE data ports 1 Gbps 15 DSN-3400 One optical or CX4 XFP transceiver host network connection 10 Gbps 15 (requires purchase of a separate 10GbE XFP transceiver) DSN-3000 series Hardware Reference Guide 9