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IBM Storage V3700

IBM Storwize V3700 Storage Systems & Components

Discover IBM Storwize V3700 storage solutions, including control enclosures, expansion enclosures, SAS/SATA hard drives, SSDs, cache batteries, power supplies, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). The V3700 is a mid-range, easy-to-use SAN storage system designed for virtualization, consolidation, and enterprise workloads, supporting block-level storage with advanced features like Easy Tier, FlashCopy, and remote mirroring.

Why Choose IBM Storwize V3700 Components?

The IBM Storwize V3700 offers cost-effective, scalable block storage with 12 Gb SAS backend connectivity, support for up to 120 drives (via expansion), and flexible configurations (dual controllers, clustered setups). Replacement parts such as controllers, canisters, drives, batteries, and power supplies keep systems running reliably. These components maintain compatibility with V3700 firmware levels and integrate seamlessly for maintenance, capacity upgrades, or performance enhancements in virtualized environments using VMware, Hyper-V, AIX, IBM i, or Linux.

Available IBM Storwize V3700 Storage Components

  • IBM Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure Base control enclosure (2U, dual controllers). Supports 12× 3.5" or 24× 2.5" drives internally, 12 Gb SAS host ports, and expansion up to 9 enclosures. Ideal for SAN storage deployments with virtualization and replication features.
  • IBM V3700 24F/12F Expansion Enclosure 2U expansion unit (24× 2.5" or 12× 3.5" SAS/SATA bays). Connects via 12 Gb SAS (Mini-SAS HD). Scales capacity to 120 drives total. Supports HDD and SSD mixing with Easy Tier.
  • IBM V3700 SAS/SATA Drives & SSDs Compatible 2.5" and 3.5" SAS/SATA HDDs (300 GB–10 TB) and SSDs (400 GB–3.84 TB). Enterprise-grade drives with 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-performance V3700 arrays.
  • IBM V3700 Cache Battery (FRU) Supercapacitor cache battery pack (FRU part numbers vary). Provides write cache protection during power loss. Hot-swappable, critical for data integrity in dual-controller setups.
  • IBM V3700 Power Supply Unit Redundant/hot-swap power supply (580 W or equivalent). Dual PSUs per enclosure for high availability. Compatible with all V3700 control and expansion canisters.
  • IBM V3700 Controller Canister Replacement controller canister (single node). Includes CPU, memory, ports (FC/iSCSI/SAS). FRU-matched for non-disruptive maintenance on V3700 systems.
  • IBM V3700 SAS Cables & Backplanes Mini-SAS HD cables, internal backplanes, and interconnects. Required for expansion chaining and drive connectivity in V3700 enclosures.

Note: All parts are selected for compatibility with IBM Storwize V3700 firmware and configurations. Verify exact FRU/part numbers, firmware levels, and enclosure type (12F/24F) for proper fit and operation.

Compatibility & Support

These Storwize V3700 components are compatible with IBM Storwize V3700 systems, including but not limited to Storwize V3700 (all revisions, dual-controller models), supported in virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, AIX, IBM i, Linux), and compatible with 12 Gb SAS expansion chains and host connectivity (FC, iSCSI, FCoE).

Refer to individual product pages for exact FRU/part numbers, supported firmware, drive/adapter compatibility, and installation notes. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.

  • IBM Storwize V3700 2072-12E 12-bay expansion enclosure

    IBM 2072 12E Storwize V3700 Expansion Enclosure

    IBM 2072 12E Storwize V3700 Expansion Enclosure The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-12E is a 2U, 12-bay SAS expansion enclosure designed specifically for the Storwize V3700 storage family. It adds additional drive capacity to the base V3700 control enclosure,...

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  • IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24C control enclosure

    IBM 2072 24C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure

    IBM 2072 Storwize V3700 SFF Dual Control Enclosure Model 24C The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24C is a cost-effective, entry-to-midrange virtualized storage system in a compact 2U form factor with 24 internal drive bays. Equipped with dual active-active...

    $8,000.00
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  • IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24E 24-bay expansion enclosure

    IBM 2072 24E Storwize V3700 Expansion Enclosure

    IBM 2072 24E Storwize V3700 Expansion Enclosure The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24E is a high-capacity 2U SAS expansion enclosure with 24 drive bays, designed to extend the storage capacity of the Storwize V3700 control enclosure. It supports a mix of SAS,...

    $3,500.00
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  • IBM Storwize V3700 2072-L2C control enclosure

    IBM 2072 L2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure

    IBM 2072 L2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-L2C is a compact, entry-level virtualized storage system featuring dual active-active controllers in a 2U form factor with 12 internal drive bays. It delivers enterprise-class...

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  • Technical specifications table for IBM Storwize V3700

    IBM 2072 S2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure

    IBM 2072-S2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure Enhance your storage infrastructure with the IBM 2072-S2C Storwize V3700 SFF Dual Control Enclosure. This high-performance unit features dual node canisters, each with 4 GB cache upgradeable to 8 GB, all...

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  • IBM ACHB 4 GB to 8 GB Cache Upgrade

    IBM ACHB 4 GB to 8 GB Cache Upgrade

    The IBM ACHB 4 GB to 8 GB Cache Upgrade (Feature Code: ACHB) is a performance-enhancing memory upgrade designed for IBM Storwize V3700 systems. It provides a 4 GB DIMM per node canister, increasing the cache from 4 GB to 8 GB per canister. This upgrade...

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  • IBM ACHK 8 Gb FC 4-Port Host Interface Card front view

    IBM ACHK 8 Gb FC 4 Port Host Interface Card

    IBM ACHK 8 Gb FC 4 Port Host Interface Card IBM ACHK 8 Gb FC 4 Port Host Interface Card (feature code ACHK), an optional I/O adapter card providing four 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports along with two shortwave SFP transceivers. This host interface card adds or...

    $850.00
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  • IBM ACHL 1 Gb iSCSI 4-Port Host Interface Card front view

    IBM ACHL 1 Gb iSCSI 4 Port Host Interface Card

    IBM ACHL 1 Gb iSCSI 4 Port Host Interface Card IBM ACHL 1 Gb iSCSI 4 Port Host Interface Card (feature code ACHL), an optional I/O adapter card providing four 1 Gb Ethernet ports. This host interface card adds additional 1 Gb iSCSI connectivity to the...

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  • IBM ACKA 2TB 3.5-inch 7.2K Nearline SAS HDD front view

    IBM ACKA 2 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD

    IBM ACKA 2 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD IBM ACKA 2 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD feature (#ACKA) providing a single 2 TB Nearline SAS 3.5-inch disk drive with 7,200 RPM speed. This enterprise-grade, hot-swappable NL-SAS HDD is designed...

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