Product Description
The IBM 2072-12C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure (Feature Code: 2072-12C) is a high-performance storage solution for IBM Power Systems. This 2U rack-mounted unit provides reliable server storage connectivity for enterprises.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 2072-12C
- Part Number: Not specified
- CCIN: Not specified
- Capacity: Up to 12 3.5-inch SAS drives
- Cache: 4 GB or 8 GB per node canister
- Interface: 6 Gb SAS, 1 Gb iSCSI standard; 8 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE optional
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mounted
- Features: FlashCopy, thin provisioning, nondisruptive migration
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: Power6, Power7, Power8, 2072-12E expansion
System Compatibility
The 2072-12C enclosure (2072-12C) requires SAS or iSCSI connectivity in Power6, Power7, Power8, or Storwize systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power6: 8203-E4A (Power 520), 8204-E8A (Power 550)
- Power7: 8202-E4B (Power 720), 8205-E6B (Power 740)
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824)
- Expansion: 2072-12E (up to nine)
- Operating System: IBM i V6R1+ for Power6/Power7, V7R2+ for Power8; AIX 5.3+, Linux RHEL 5.1+, SLES 10 SP1+; VIOS 2.1+.
- Requirements: 6 Gb SAS controllers (e.g., 5913, EJ0S), Spectrum Virtualize V7.8.1.7+.
- Restrictions:
- Fits 3.5-inch SAS drives only.
- Incompatible with Power5, V5000/V7000.
- Code 7.2+ for >4 expansions.
- Refurbished condition only.
