Product Description
IBM 2072-3H4 Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure
The IBM 2072-3H4 is a 2U rack-mount Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure, delivering enterprise-class hybrid storage with support for SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs. Powered by IBM Storage Virtualize software, it offers advanced virtualization, thin provisioning, real-time compression, easy tiering, and robust replication features — making it ideal for consolidated storage, high-availability workloads, and data center modernization in IBM i, AIX, Linux, and open systems environments.
Key Features
- Hybrid storage supporting SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs for tiered performance.
- IBM Storage Virtualize software with thin provisioning, real-time compression, and Easy Tier.
- Dual active-active controllers for high availability and non-disruptive upgrades.
- Supports FlashCopy snapshots, remote mirroring, and global mirror replication.
- Scalable to 760 drives via expansion enclosures.
- End-to-end encryption, secure data erase, and compliance-ready features.
- Hot-swap components and redundant power/cooling for 24×7 operation.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IBM Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure (2072-3H4) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Drive Support | SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (3.5" LFF or 2.5" SFF via expansion) |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controllers |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel (8/16/32 Gbps), iSCSI (10 GbE), optional FCoE |
| Max Drives (Control Enclosure) | 24 (SFF) or 12 (LFF) |
| Max Capacity (System) | Scalable to PB-scale with expansion enclosures (up to 760 drives) |
| Data Services | Thin provisioning, compression, deduplication, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, mirroring |
| Management | IBM Storage Virtualize GUI / CLI / Storage Insights |
The Storwize V7000 2072-3H4 provides enterprise storage at a midrange price, combining high availability, advanced data services, and seamless scalability. Its virtualization layer simplifies management across heterogeneous environments, while real-time compression and tiering maximize usable capacity and performance. With strong replication and encryption, it meets compliance needs and protects against data loss. Ideal for organizations consolidating storage, modernizing data centers, or extending the life of Power Systems and IBM i investments with reliable, cost-effective hybrid storage.
Compatibility
The IBM 2072-3H4 Storwize V7000 is compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER7–POWER11), IBM Z mainframes, x86 servers, and open systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux, VMware, or other hypervisors. It supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE connectivity. Ideal for:
- Virtualized environments and VMware vSphere
- IBM i databases and ERP applications
- Mixed workload consolidation
- Disaster recovery and business continuity Verify exact host connectivity, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.4+), and expansion enclosure compatibility for your deployment.
Warranty: 60 days from DataTechComputer.com.
