310 iSeries and AS/400e System Builder
9.1.3 Versatile Storage Server
Machine Description 9406 models
B09
2105 100
#1000
#2111
#2713
#2714
#3001
#3201
#4001
#9701
#9702
#9703
#9704
#9705
#9706
#9801
#9851
#9854
#9901
#9986
#9987
#9988
2105 Versatile Storage Server
The 2105 is the primary enclosure of the Versatile Storage Server (VSS). It includes the storage
server, two 7133 drawers, and the power control system. There is space for two additional 7133 disk
drawers. The primary enclosure can be combined with up to two 2105-100 expansion enclosures.
The 2105 attaches to the AS/400e system using a #6501 Tape/Disk Device Controller (System
Products Division (SPD)). When attached to the #6501, the VSS emulates the 9337-580 or
9337-590 based on the size of the disk unit installed.
Each connection to an iSeries or AS/400e server using a #6501 supports a maximum of 16 disk
units. There can be a maximum of eight #3001 Host Interface Adapters per 2105 VSS. If eight
#6501s are attached to eight #3001s, this dedicates the 2105 VSS to the iSeries or AS/400e server
and gives a maximum capacity of 536.3 GB when emulating 9337-580s and 1099.5 when emulating
9337-580s and 1099.5 when emulating 9337-590s.
In most cases, the minimum cache memory of 512 MB is better for use with the iSeries and AS/400e
system. OS/400 expert cache normally provides better performance.
2105 Versatile Storage Server Expansion Enclosure
Expansion Enclosure includes space for seven 7133 drawers and a power control system.
Prerequisite: 2105-B09
Battery Backup System
Additional Storage Capacity Upgrade Base to 456 GB
Remote Support Switch. 2105-B09 only
Remote Support Attachment. 2105-B09 only
Host Interface Adapter
SSA Disk Adapter
Read/Write Cache (per 512 m)
10 m Ultra SCSI Cable
20 m Ultra SCSI Cable
10 m Ultra SCSI-2 FW Cable
20 m Ultra SCSI-2 FW Cable
10 m AS/400 SCSI-2 Cable
20 m AS/400 SCSI-2 Cable
Single phase 50/60 Hz 50 amp
Three phase 50/60 Hz 50 amp
Three phase 50/60 Hz 60 amp
Designate 7133-020 Drawers
Single phase 50/60 Hz 50 amp
Three phase 50/60 Hz 50 amp
Three phase 50/60 Hz 60 amp
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V3R1
The 2105-B09 was withdrawn from marketing on 24 November 1999.
D, E, F, 3x0,
50S, 53S, 500,
510, 530, 6x0,
Sx0,
(excluding
600, S10 and
SB2, SB3),
720, 730, 740,
820, 830, 840
7133 010
020
D40
#0987
#2105
#2106
#3401
#3901
#9850
Serial Storage Architecture Disk Subsystem
The IBM 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem is a second-generation serial storage subsystem that uses the
industry-standard Serial Storage Architecture (SSA). The 7133 can be attached to the AS/400e
server only by way of a 2105 Versatile Storage Server. When installed in a 2105, disk drives must
be added in multiples of eight.
Prerequisite: 2105-B09 or 2105-100.
RDS Rochester Manufacturing Integration
Plant install in Versatile Storage Server
Field install in Versatile Storage Server
One 4.5 GB Disk Drive Module
One 9.1 GB Disk Drive Module
100/200V 50/60 Hz 300V DC Power
IBM 7133 Model 10 and Model 20 are for upgrades only.
D, E, F, 3x0,
50S, 53S, 500,
510, 530, 6x0,
Sx0,
(excluding
600, S10, and
SB2, SB3),
720, 730, 740,
820, 830, 840
