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Introduction

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the ThinkSystem DE series products. ThinkSystem DE series are dedicated for high-bandwidth applications such as big data analytics, video-surveillance, and disk-based backup that need simple, fast, and reliable SAN storage.

A storage array includes shelves, controllers, drives, software, and firmware. The array can be installed in a rack or cabinet, with customizable hardware for two controllers, in a 12-, 24-, or 60-drive shelf. You can connect the storage array to a SAN from multiple interface types and to a variety of host operating systems. The ThinkSystem DE series storage arrays are available in several configurations and models. This guide provides installation and maintenance information for 2U* and 4U* models.

Table 1. DE series family
FamilyModelMachine TypeForm factorDrives
DE2000DE2000H7Y702U12
DE2000H7Y712U24
DE4000DE4000H7Y742U12
DE4000H7Y752U24
DE4000F7Y762U24
DE4000H7Y774U60
DE6000DE6000H7Y782U24
DE6000F7Y792U24
DE6000H7Y804U60
Drive shelves (expansion shelves)DE120S7Y632U12
DE240S7Y682U24
DE600S7Y694U60
Note
*U is rack unit, defined as 44.45 mm (1.75 inches) high.
  • DE Series hardware overview
    The ThinkSystem DE series storage arrays are available in several configurations and models. This guide provides installation and maintenance information for 2U* and 4U* models.
  • Management software overview
    The ThinkSystem DE Series software bundle is available for DE Series storage management and other tasks. This edition of the Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide describes the DE Series software and firmware bundles for the 11.60.2 and later releases. Differences from previous versions (11.50.3 and earlier) will be noted where appropriate.