Product Description
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, NL-SAS, SAS SED, and SSD drives, enabling flexible tiering, performance optimization, and large-scale capacity growth in entry-to-midrange SAN environments.
Connected via high-speed SAS expansion ports, the 2072-24E allows non-disruptive scaling for growing workloads in small to medium-sized business environments. It is ideal for expanding storage for virtualization, databases, file serving, backup, and other applications requiring reliable, high-availability storage.
Key Features
- 24 x 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive bays
- Support for SAS, NL-SAS, SAS SED, and SSD drives
- High-speed SAS expansion connectivity
- Hot-swappable drives and power supplies
- Redundant components for high availability
- Scalable up to 9 expansion enclosures per V3700 system
- Compatible with Storwize V3700 Gen1 and Gen2 models
Specifications
- Model: 2072-24E (Storwize V3700 Expansion Enclosure)
- Drive Bays: 24 (2.5" or 3.5" SAS/NL-SAS/SSD)
- Drive Support: 2.5" SAS/SAS SED, 3.5" NL-SAS, SSD
- Expansion Connectivity: 6 Gb/s SAS (SFF-8088 connectors)
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount
- Maximum per System: Up to 9 expansion enclosures
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swappable
Compatibility
The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24E expansion enclosure is compatible with Storwize V3700 control enclosures, including:
- Storwize V3700 Gen1 (2072-1xx series)
- Storwize V3700 Gen2 (2072-2xx series)
- Systems using SAS expansion ports on the control enclosure
Supports SAS, NL-SAS, SAS SED, and SSD drives. Verify exact system firmware level, SAS cabling requirements, and supported drive types before installation. Expansion enclosures require proper population and cabling rules for optimal performance and redundancy.
Warranty
60-day warranty included on refurbished unit. Extended support options available.
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