IBM DS3000 Series - Manual (Page 10)

IBM System Storage DS3000 Interoperability Matrix - 10 -
Minimum Non-IBM Server Hardware Requirements
Server Processor Speed Memory
Intel Compatiable servers 1 Intel Pentium® or Pentium-equivalent
microprocessor (450 MHz or faster) System memory: For Windows Server
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)
AMD Compatible servers 1 AMD Compatible microprocessor (450
MHz or faster) System memory: For Windows Server
2003, Linux, and NetWare: A minimum
of 256 MB (512 MB preferred)
Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters (HBA)
Description PN MTM FC DS3200
SAS HBAs 3 Gbps – for System x servers
IBM SAS HBA Controller 2 25R8060 1681 Y
LSI SAS PCIx HBA (LSISAS3801X) 2 N/A N/A N/A Y
SAS HBAs for BladeCenter
SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter 2 39Y9190 Y
SAS Connectivity Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter 2 43W3974 Y
Supported SAS Switch for IBM BladeCenter
Description PN DS3200
IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module 2 39Y9195 Y
1 A HBA from the list of supported HBAs is required.
2 Boot from DS3200 SAS Controller is not supported