Product Description
2078 FlashSystem 5000 HD LFF Expansion Enclosure Model 92G
The IBM 2078-92G FlashSystem 5000 HD LFF Expansion Enclosure provides massive high-density capacity expansion for FlashSystem 5000 series systems. This 5U unit supports up to ninety-two 3.5-inch large form factor drives, delivering exceptional scalability for data-intensive environments with reliable 12 Gb SAS connectivity.
Product Description
The IBM 2078-92G is a high-density large form factor (LFF) expansion enclosure for the IBM FlashSystem 5000 family, optimized for maximum capacity in a compact rack footprint. It accommodates up to 92 × 3.5-inch SAS drives, including nearline HDDs and tiered flash options, to support large-scale storage pools with cost-effective bulk capacity. Connected through 12 Gb SAS expansion links, it integrates seamlessly with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software, enabling unified management, thin provisioning, automated tiering, and advanced data protection features across the system. The enclosure includes redundant canisters, power supplies, and cooling for high availability, and is designed for standard 19-inch racks while requiring deeper rack depth due to its 5U form factor.
Features
- High-density 5U design with 92 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays for maximum capacity.
- 12 Gb SAS connectivity for high-throughput expansion links.
- Support for SAS HDDs and flash drives to facilitate cost-optimized tiering.
- Redundant components including power supplies, fans, and canisters for reliability.
- Full integration with IBM Spectrum Virtualize for virtualization, replication, efficiency services, and distributed RAID.
- Scalable system support allowing multiple high-density enclosures for petabyte-scale deployments.
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 2078-92G (HD LFF Expansion Enclosure)
- Form Factor: 5U rack-mount
- Drive Bays: 92 × 3.5-inch LFF
- Connectivity: 12 Gb SAS expansion ports
- Supported Drives: SAS HDDs (nearline capacities, e.g., 10 TB+) and compatible flash drives (per FlashSystem 5000 series guidelines)
- RAID Support: Managed by attached control enclosure (distributed RAID 5/6, traditional RAID)
- Dimensions: Approximately 22.2 cm H × 48.3 cm W × 96.8 cm D (deep rack required)
- Power: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, 100-240 V AC
- Weight: Drive-ready (without drives): ~67 kg; Fully configured (with drives): up to ~135 kg (configuration dependent)
- Expansion Limits: Supports multiple enclosures (up to system maximum, e.g., up to four 5U high-density enclosures in related models)
Compatibility
The IBM 2078-92G expansion enclosure is compatible with IBM FlashSystem 5000 series control enclosures, including models such as:
- FlashSystem 5010 (e.g., 2072-2H4)
- FlashSystem 5015, 5030, 5045, and related 5000 family systems using SAS-based expansion
It attaches to control enclosures running IBM Spectrum Virtualize software (versions compatible with FlashSystem 5000, typically 8.4+). Compatible with host operating systems and hypervisors through the controlling system, including AIX, various Linux distributions, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and others. Intermixing with other expansion types (e.g., 12G LFF, 24G SFF) is supported in many configurations. Confirm specific software levels, drive support, and configuration limits via IBM resources for best results.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
