IBM DS4500

IBM DS4500
2Gb/sec Storage Controller

Key Benefits
  • Scale up to 224 Fibre or SATA Disk Drives
  • Ideal Growth, Consolidation or DR Target
  • Save up to 70% - Overnight Shipping Available
  • Part Number:

  • 1742-90U

  • Guaranteed for IBM Support
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  • Reliant Technology can help you cost-effectively design and architect your ideal IBM DS4000 SAN storage solution.

    Proven Performance
    The IBM DS4500 (FAStT900) is a 4U rack-mountable midrange 2 Gbps network storage array that contains dual controllers and up to 2GB of cache memory. The IBM DS4500 can attach up to 16 EXP710 or EXP700 (14 slots) Storage Expansion Units or 14 EXP810 (16 slots) Expansion Units for a total of up to 224 disk drives or 112TB of physical capacity. The IBM DS4500 (FAStT900) supports RAID, O, 1, 3, 5 and 10 and up to 64 partitions.

    Used IBM & Refurbished IBM Options
    Refurbished IBM DS4500 and used IBM DS4500 SAN Storage systems and upgrades (including IBM FC drives, SATA drives, and IBM disk expansions) are also available from Reliant Technology to provide IBM storage solutions to fit your budget.

    Warranty and Support
    Reliant Technology offers a 1 Year Next-Business-Day parts replacement warranty and 9-5 phone support on all refurbished IBM DS4500 (FASTT900) systems & upgrades.  All IBM storage systems and upgrades are guaranteed for IBM support. Extended warranties and 24x7x4 onsite hardware support are available. Learn More

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    For more information on an IBM DS4500 systems or upgrade, fill out the form on this page or call Reliant Technology toll-free at 877.227.0828 for immediate assistance.

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    DS4500: Model Numbers 1742-90U
    FAStT900
    DS4500: System Expansion EXP710 (1740-710)
    EXP700 (1740-1RU)
    EXP 100 (1710-10U)
    DS4500: Fibre Channel Drives IBM 146.8GB 2Gb/sec 15K Fibre Channel Disk Drive
    IBM Feature Code: 1812-5233

    IBM 73.4GB 2Gb/sec 15K Fibre Channel Disk Drive
    IBM Feature Code: 1812-5232

    IBM 300GB 2Gb/sec 10K Fibre Channel Disk Drive E-DDM
    IBM Feature Code: 1812-5223

    IBM 146.8GB 2Gb/sec 10K Fibre Channel Disk Drive
    IBM Feature Code: 1740-5207
    DS4500: SATA Drives IBM 400GB 7.2K SATA Disk Drive
    IBM Feature Code: 1710-4603

    IBM 250GB 7.2K SATA Disk Drive
    IBM Feature Code: 1710-4602
    DS4500: RAID Controller Dual active 2GB RAID controllers
    DS4500: Cache 2GB, battery-backed
    DS4500: Host Interface Fibre Channel (FC) Switched and FC Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
    DS4500: Connectivity 4 standard, up to 8 via additional mini-hubs
    DS4500: Drive Interface FC-AL
    DS4500: Supported Drives 36.4GB, 73.4GB and 146.8GB 10,000 rpm (2Gb FC) 18.2GB, 36.4GB and 73.4GB 15,000 rpm (2Gb FC) 250GB 7200 rpm (SATA)
    DS4500: RAID Levels RAID-0, RAID-1, RAID-3, RAID-5, RAID-10
    DS4500: Storage Partitions 16, upgradeable to 64
    DS4500: Max. Disk Drives 224 (using 16 DS4000 EXP100 or 16 DS4000 EXP700 Expansion Units)
    DS4500: Fans and power supplies Dual redundant, hot-swappable
    DS4500: Rack support 19-inch, industry-standard rack
    DS4500: Management Software IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Storage Manager version 8.3, 8.4, 8.41 or 9.1
    DS4500: SAN Support Supported IBM FC switches and directors (product numbers 2109, 3534, 2031, 2032, 2042 and 2062)
    DS4500: Optional Copy Services FlashCopy, VolumeCopy
    DS4500: Availability Features Enhanced Remote Mirroring
    DS4500: Certifications Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS), Novell Clustering, HACMP, VERITAS Cluster for Solaris and MC/Service Guard
    DS4500: Dimensions H: 6.87 in (74.5 mm)
    W: 18.97 in (482 mm)
    D: 24 in (635 mm)
    DS4500: Weight 97 lbs (43.9 kg)

  • One Year 110% Guarantee - The Best Warranty in the Industry

    1-Year Next Business Day Advance Parts Replacement
    To help protect you and your investment, Reliant Technology offers our end users an exclusive One (1) Year Advance Parts Replacement Warranty with a 110% Guarantee on all the refurbished IBM storage hardware we provide.

    Manufacturer Support
    In addition to our 1 Year 110% warranty, the majority of equipment sold by Reliant Technology can be placed under manufacturer support, unless otherwise specified. This means you can purchase a support contract from the manufacturer or add the hardware to your existing contract to provide additional onsite support from the manufacturer.

    3rd Party Support
    Reliant Technology can also offer 3rd party on-site hardware support depending on your location. We offer 3 levels of support for our refurbished IBM Storage hardware, for an additional fee.

    • Gold: 24x7x4 Hour Onsite Support
    • Silver: Next Business Day 9x5 Onsite Support
    • Bronze: Next Business Day Parts & Phone Support

    You can expect to save an additional 30-40% when comparing 3rd party hardware support to manufacturer's pricing. Customer references are also available upon request.


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