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| Product type | Unified network-attached storage (NAS)/storage area network (SAN) storage system |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | System Storage N6250 |
| Form factor | Rack-mountable 2U enclosure with dual controllers |
| Dimensions | 8.6 x 44.7 x 64.8 cm (3.4 x 17.6 x 25.5 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 31.8 kg (70 lb) with two controllers and no drives |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fan modules |
| Operating system | IBM System Storage N series operating system (ONTAP-based) |
| Supported drives | SAS, SATA and SSD disk drives with hot-swap support |
| Maximum capacity | Up to 144 drives with expansion shelves, scalable to petabyte-level storage |
| Data protocols | Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB, FTP and HTTP |
| Management interfaces | HTTPS/SSH command line, web-based GUI and SNMP |
| High availability | Active-active dual controllers with automatic failover |
| Advanced features | Snapshots, data deduplication, thin provisioning and remote replication |
| Raid support | RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 and RAID-DP |
| Operating temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
| Maintenance and cleaning | Keep ventilation slots clear; clean dust filters regularly; use ESD protection before touching internals |
| Security | Role-based access control, encrypted management sessions and optional data-at-rest encryption |
| Spare parts and repairability | Field-replaceable controllers, power supplies, fans, and disk drives; hot-swappable for minimal downtime |
Frequently Asked Questions - System Storage N6250 IBM
What is the IBM System Storage N6250 used for?
It is an enterprise-class unified storage system that serves both file-level and block-level data over networks.
What protocols does the N6250 support?
It supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB, FTP and HTTP for flexible host connectivity.
Can I mix different drive types in the same system?
Yes, the N6250 supports SAS, SATA and SSD drives, allowing tiers of performance and capacity within one system.
How do I expand storage capacity?
Add supported expansion shelves and insert additional drives; use the management GUI to format and assign new storage.
What RAID levels are available?
It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 and RAID-DP for advanced data protection.
How do I back up data on the N6250?
Use snapshot copies, remote replication, or industry-standard backup software via NDMP or CIFS/NFS.
How can I monitor system health?
Use the web-based GUI, SSH/CLI, or SNMP to check status, performance and receive alerts.
What are the maintenance requirements?
Keep air vents clean, inspect dust filters, and follow ESD precautions when servicing components.
Is the N6250 designed for high availability?
Yes, it has active-active controllers, redundant power supplies and fans, and hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime.
Can I replace a failed power supply myself?
Yes, power supplies are field-replaceable units and hot-swappable; follow the safety instructions in the manual.
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Brand : IBM
Model : System Storage N6250
Category : Storage