This listing is for an IBM 45W8591 XIV Data Module (160GB), an enterprise-grade storage component used in IBM XIV Storage System environments.

This data module is part of IBM’s XIV grid-based storage architecture, where multiple modules work together to provide distributed storage, high availability, and fault tolerance. Each module contains its own processing and storage resources, allowing the system to deliver balanced performance and self-healing capabilities across all drives.

The 160GB designation refers to the module’s storage configuration used within the XIV system architecture, typically functioning as part of a larger pooled storage array in enterprise SAN environments.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 45W8591
• Product Type: XIV Data Module
• Capacity: 160GB (module-level configuration)
• Platform: IBM XIV Storage System
• Architecture: Grid-based distributed storage system
• Function: Storage processing and data distribution module
• Application: Enterprise SAN / data center storage arrays
• Form Factor: Rackmount storage module component
• Condition: Used / Pulled from working environment (adjust if needed)

Features:

• Genuine IBM XIV enterprise storage module
• Designed for high-performance distributed storage systems
• Supports self-healing and load-balanced storage architecture
• Works as part of a scalable XIV storage grid
• Ideal for replacement or maintenance of XIV systems
• Built for continuous 24/7 enterprise operation
• Reliable IBM engineering for mission-critical storage environments
• Used in large-scale data center and SAN infrastructures