Product Description
IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure Model 3N4
The IBM 2072-3N4 is the SFF Control Enclosure for the IBM FlashSystem 5035.
Product Description
The IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure Model 3N4 is a 2U dual-controller storage system designed for midrange enterprise environments. It features two node canisters, each with a six-core processor, and supports up to 24 Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch SAS drives. The system runs IBM Storage Virtualize software and delivers high availability, advanced data services, and flexible connectivity options. It supports expansion with additional enclosures for increased capacity and performance.
Features
- 2U rack-mount control enclosure
- Dual active-active node canisters
- Six-core processors per canister
- 24 x 2.5-inch SFF drive bays
- Base 32 GB cache (expandable to 64 GB)
- 10 Gb iSCSI connectivity standard
- Optional 16 Gb Fibre Channel, 12 Gb SAS, and 25 Gb iSCSI adapters
- Support for distributed RAID, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, and remote mirroring
- Data reduction capabilities (compression and deduplication)
- High availability with non-disruptive upgrades
- Scalable with FlashSystem 5000 expansion enclosures
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 2072-3N4
- Description: FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount
- Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5-inch SFF
- Processors: Dual 6-core processors (one per canister)
- Cache: 32 GB base (16 GB per canister), upgradable to 64 GB
- Host Connectivity: 10 Gb iSCSI standard; optional 16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS, 25 Gb iSCSI
- Expansion Support: Up to 20 x 2U or 8 x 5U expansion enclosures
- Software: IBM Storage Virtualize
- Type: Control Enclosure
Compatibility
The IBM 2072-3N4 FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure is compatible with:
- Expansion Enclosures: IBM FlashSystem 5000 series SFF (24G), LFF (12G), and high-density (92G) expansion enclosures
- Environments: Systems running IBM Storage Virtualize
- Limitations: Follow IBM configuration guidelines for cache, adapters, and drive population. Verify supported drive types, firmware levels, and clustering rules via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
