The IBM System Storage DS3512 is a 2U, 12-bay, high-performance storage subsystem designed for medium to large enterprise environments. It supports 6 Gbps SAS, Nearline SAS, and SSD drives, offering a flexible solution for direct-attached or SAN environments via optional FC or iSCSI host interface cards.
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