Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S4
The Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S4 is an entry-level hybrid storage system designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Providing dual active-active controllers, up to 96 drive bays via expansion enclosures, 8GB cache, and flexible host interfaces (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and SAS), it delivers enterprise data protection and snapshot capabilities at an entry cost.
Specifications
| Brand | Fujitsu |
|---|---|
| Family | ETERNUS DX |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2017 |
| End of sale | Dec 2021 |
| End of support | Dec 2026 |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 8GB |
| Max drives | 96 |
| Host interfaces | 16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS |
| Max raw capacity | 1440TB |
Generations
- Next generation: Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S5
Works together
How the Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S4 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M4 1U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M4 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX4770 M4 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M5 1U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M5 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX4770 M5 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Brocade G-Series G610 1U
Cisco MDS 9132T 1U
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4148U-ON 1U switch
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
57-1000487-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ SWL
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- What an hour of downtime costs outagecost.org
Check compatibility with Fujitsu
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Fujitsu has tested with the Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S4.
- Specifications Fujitsu PRIMERGY and ETERNUS product documentation
- Support Fujitsu Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What host interface protocols does the ETERNUS DX60 S4 support?
The system supports 16Gbps Fibre Channel, 10Gbps iSCSI (copper/optical), and 12Gbps SAS host connections.
Can the DX60 S4 support solid-state drives?
Yes, it supports enterprise SAS SSDs alongside standard nearline SAS hard drives for tiered storage.
Buying or selling ETERNUS DX60 S4?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Fujitsu ETERNUS DX60 S4 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28