Description
IBM DS5020 storage system with 16x 300GB SAS drives (4.8TB), dual 4Gb Fibre Channel controllers & redundant PSUs. Enterprise-class 3U SAN solution.
Product Features
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IBM DS5020 enterprise storage enclosure (3U rackmount)
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Configured with 16x 300GB 10K RPM 2.5" SAS drives – total 4.8TB raw capacity
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Includes dual 4Gb Fibre Channel controllers for high availability and connectivity
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Redundant 600W hot-plug power supplies for enterprise reliability
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Scalable SAN solution for enterprise workloads and virtualization
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Fully tested and certified working
General Product Information
The IBM System Storage DS5020 (1814-20A) is a robust and scalable 3U rackmount storage enclosure, purpose-built for enterprise-class SAN environments. Designed for flexibility and reliability, the DS5020 integrates seamlessly with Fibre Channel infrastructures and provides efficient data storage for business-critical workloads.
This configuration includes 16x IBM 300GB 10K RPM SAS drives, delivering a total raw capacity of 4.8TB for fast and reliable enterprise storage. With dual 4Gb Fibre Channel controllers, the DS5020 ensures redundant connectivity, high availability, and non-disruptive operations.
Backed by dual 600W redundant power supplies, the DS5020 is built to maintain continuous uptime in mission-critical datacenter environments. It supports a wide range of enterprise applications, including virtualization, databases, file storage, and archiving.
For IT teams seeking a reliable, high-performance SAN solution, the IBM DS5020 offers a proven platform with enterprise features, redundancy, and expandability.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | IBM System Storage DS5020 (1814-20A) |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount Storage Enclosure |
| Controller Modules | 2 × Dual-Port 4Gb Fibre Channel Controllers |
| Installed Storage | 16 × 300GB 10K RPM 2.5" SAS HDDs |
| Total Raw Capacity | 4.8TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 (depending on config) |
| Expansion Support | Compatible with IBM DS5000 expansion units |
| Power Supply | 2 × 600W Redundant Hot-Plug PSU |
| Voltage / Current | 100–240V AC |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Certifications | UL, CE, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, EAC, RoHS |
| Condition | Used and working |
| Warranty |
Compatible Products
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IBM DS5000 series expansion enclosures (DS5020, EXP520)
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Fibre Channel SAN switches (Brocade, Cisco MDS)
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Dell PowerEdge / HPE ProLiant servers with FC HBAs
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Operating systems: VMware ESXi, Windows Server (2008–2019), Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian)
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Backup software: Veeam, Commvault, Veritas
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise SAN deployments
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Virtualization clusters (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
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Database hosting (Oracle, SQL, SAP)
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File storage and archiving
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Backup and disaster recovery environments
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier IBM DS4700/DS4800 systems, the DS5020 offers:
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Faster dual 4Gb Fibre Channel controllers
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Support for larger capacity SAS drives
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Improved redundancy and scalability
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Lower latency and better integration with VMware and modern SAN environments
This makes it a more efficient, enterprise-ready SAN solution than its predecessors.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Additional IBM SAS drives (600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB)
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IBM EXP520 expansion enclosures for scalability
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Fibre Channel HBAs for Dell/HP/IBM servers
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SAN switches (Cisco MDS, Brocade 300)
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Spare redundant PSUs (600W)