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IBM Storwize V7000 Storage Systems & Components

Discover IBM Storwize V7000 storage solutions, including control enclosures, expansion enclosures, SAS/SATA/SSD drives, cache batteries, power supplies, canisters, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). The V7000 is a mid-to-high-end virtualized SAN storage system offering advanced features such as Easy Tier, FlashCopy, Metro/Global Mirror, and Real-time Compression, supporting block-level storage for enterprise virtualization and consolidation workloads.

Why Choose IBM Storwize V7000 Components?

The IBM Storwize V7000 provides scalable, enterprise-grade block storage with support for up to hundreds of drives via expansion enclosures, 8 Gb/16 Gb Fibre Channel and 10 Gb iSCSI connectivity, and clustered configurations for high availability. Replacement parts such as controllers, canisters, drives, batteries, and power supplies ensure continued reliability and performance. These components are compatible with V7000 firmware levels and integrate seamlessly for maintenance, capacity expansion, or performance tuning in environments using VMware, Hyper-V, AIX, IBM i, or Linux.

Available IBM Storwize V7000 Storage Components

  • IBM Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure Base control enclosure (2U, dual controllers). Supports 24× 2.5" or 12× 3.5" drives internally, 8 Gb/16 Gb FC and 10 Gb iSCSI host ports, and expansion up to 760 drives. Core building block for SAN virtualization with Easy Tier and compression support.
  • IBM V7000 24F Expansion Enclosure 2U expansion unit with 24× 2.5" SAS/SATA/SSD bays. Connects via 12 Gb SAS (Mini-SAS HD). Scales capacity for high-density SSD/HDD configurations with Easy Tier tiering.
  • IBM V7000 12F Expansion Enclosure 2U expansion unit with 12× 3.5" SAS/SATA bays. Supports large-capacity HDDs for bulk storage. Connects via SAS chain to V7000 control enclosure.
  • IBM V7000 SAS/SATA/SSD Drives Compatible 2.5" and 3.5" SAS/SATA HDDs (300 GB–10 TB) and SSDs (400 GB–15.36 TB). Enterprise-grade drives with 6 Gb/12 Gb SAS interface for performance and capacity in V7000 arrays.
  • IBM V7000 Cache Battery (FRU) Supercapacitor cache battery pack (various FRU part numbers). Provides write cache protection during power loss. Hot-swappable, essential for data integrity in dual-controller V7000 systems.
  • IBM V7000 Power Supply Unit Redundant/hot-swap power supply (various wattages, e.g., 580 W–900 W). Dual PSUs per enclosure for high availability. Compatible with all V7000 control and expansion canisters.
  • IBM V7000 Controller Canister Replacement controller canister (single node). Includes CPU, memory, host ports (FC/iSCSI), and SAS expansion ports. FRU-matched for non-disruptive maintenance on V7000 systems.
  • IBM V7000 SAS Cables & Backplanes Mini-SAS HD cables, internal backplanes, and interconnects. Required for expansion chaining, drive connectivity, and high-availability configurations in V7000 enclosures.

Note: All parts are selected for compatibility with IBM Storwize V7000 firmware and configurations (including Gen1 and Gen2 models). Verify exact FRU/part numbers, firmware levels, enclosure type (12F/24F), and drive carrier compatibility for proper fit and operation.

Compatibility & Support

These Storwize V7000 components are compatible with IBM Storwize V7000 systems, including but not limited to Storwize V7000 (Gen1 and Gen2, 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 (8/16 Gb FC, 10 Gb 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.