Category Archives: Storage

The IBM 2498-24E SAN Switch

Posted on 2024-12-11 by AIX Museum

So I run a home lab. I do so for many reasons. Officially, I have a home lab for training and hands-on interaction with hardware that is similar to what I use in my career. Personally, I think its neat. … Continue reading →

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IBM DS3512 Drive Firmware Updates

Posted on 2022-06-14 by AIX Museum

Recently the museum was able to pick up a few new goodies for the DS3512 storage array, two EXP3512 (1746-E2A) expansion shelves, and 12x 3TB 81Y9878 disks. The disks were purchased separate from the expansion shelves – clearly a vendor … Continue reading →

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Resetting a Used IBM DS3400 Storage Array

Posted on 2021-07-08 by AIX Museum

Introduction I recently picked up a used IBM TotalStorage DS3400 storage array.  The 3400 was part of the IBM TotalStorage DS3000 series of entry level storage systems, of which there were three models in total – the 3200 which was … Continue reading →

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