The IBM FlashSystem 7300 SAS expansion enclosures deliver high-density, cost-effective capacity scaling for the 4657-924 all-flash NVMe platform. Designed for tiered or hybrid storage pools, these 12 Gbps SAS enclosures integrate seamlessly via SAS chains to extend beyond the base 2U NVMe control enclosure while maintaining full compatibility with IBM Storage Virtualize software, Distributed RAID, ransomware protection, and data reduction features.
Whether you need compact 2U performance tiers or massive 5U high-density archives, these expansions support SAS SSDs and enterprise/nearline HDDs for flexible, petabyte-scale storage in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.
| Model | Form Factor | Drive Slots | Drive Support | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4657-12G | 2U rack | 12 x 3.5-inch LFF | SAS SSDs, nearline HDDs (7.2K RPM) | Cost-effective high-capacity tiered storage |
| 4657-24G | 2U rack | 24 x 2.5-inch SFF | SAS SSDs, enterprise HDDs (10K RPM) | High-performance compact flash tiering |
| 4657-92G | 5U rack | 92 x 3.5-inch (or 2.5-inch in carriers) | SAS SSDs, enterprise/nearline HDDs | Maximum density for massive scale-out |
Every IBM FlashSystem 7300 expansion enclosure purchased from DataTechComputer.com is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.