Brand: IBM · SKU: 2145-CG8 · MPN: 2145-CG8 · Category: Components
The IBM 2145-CG8 is a System Storage SAN Volume Controller Storage Engine (node) designed to centralize and simplify the management of block storage systems, acting as a virtualization appliance. Key features include a 19-inch rack-mounted enclosure, one quad-core processor, 24 GB memory (or 48GB RAM in some configurations), dual redundant power supplies, one 4-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter, and support for up to four optional solid-state drives (SSDs) or iSCSI host attachment. It supports heterogeneous storage systems, real-time data migration without downtime, advanced replication for disaster recovery, and centralized management tools. Note that optional SSDs and optional 10 Gbps Ethernet cannot be in the same node.
| Model | CG8 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 24 GB (24GB RAM mentioned in one source, 48GB RAM in another) |
| Processor | Quad-core (Intel Xeon E5645 @ 2.4GHz mentioned in one source) |
| Form Factor | Canister |
| Machine Type | 2145 |
| Storage Bays | Supports up to four optional SSDs (or 6 x 2.5" SAS Bays mentioned in one configuration) |
| Power Supplies | Dual, redundant power supplies (2 x 675W PSU mentioned in one configuration) |
| Optional Adapter | One optional 2-port 10 Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet converged network adapter |
| Fibre Channel Adapter | One 4-port 8 Gbps FC Adapter with 4 x SFPs |
| Condition (Typical Resale) | Refurbished |
| RAID Controller (Example Config) | 1 x IBM Serveraid M1015 SAS/SATA RAID Controller |
| Warranty | 30 days Warranty from UNIXSeller (Refurbished units), 2 Years Warranty Included (mentioned for one seller) |
| Weight | 5.00 (Canister weight mentioned) |
| Dimensions | 19-inch rack-mounted enclosure |
The IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 is a storage virtualization system designed to simplify and optimize storage management across complex enterprise environments by acting as a bridge between servers and physical storage devices. It is deployed in large data centers to improve storage utilization, enable smooth data migration, and support disaster recovery strategies effectively.
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