Product Description
IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure Model 24G
The IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure (Model 24G) is a 2U rack-mount high-density expansion unit designed to scale FlashSystem 5000 control enclosures. It supports up to 24 SFF NVMe drives, delivering massive capacity and performance expansion for growing enterprise storage needs. Ideal for virtualized workloads, databases, backup targets, and general-purpose storage requiring scalability, low latency, and cost-effective capacity growth in IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Features
- High-density 24 SFF (2.5-inch U.2) NVMe drive bays for maximum capacity in 2U.
- Direct-attach NVMe expansion for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
- Hot-swap drive carriers and redundant components for non-disruptive maintenance.
- Supports IBM FlashSystem 5000 control enclosures for seamless scaling.
- Built-in high-availability design with dual power supplies and cooling.
- Scalable total system capacity to hundreds of TB or PB-scale configurations.
- Fully managed through IBM Storage Virtualize and Storage Insights.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IBM FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure (2072-24G) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Drive Support | 24 SFF NVMe SSDs (2.5-inch U.2) |
| Expansion Connectivity | Direct NVMe attach to FlashSystem 5000 control enclosure |
| Max Drives per Enclosure | 24 SFF NVMe |
| System Scalability | Multiple expansion enclosures per control system (configuration-dependent) |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swap |
| Management | Integrated with IBM Storage Virtualize / Storage Insights |
Benefits
The FlashSystem 5000 Model 24G expansion enclosure provides a simple, high-density way to scale capacity and performance without adding complexity. Each 2U enclosure adds up to 24 NVMe drives, enabling massive storage growth while maintaining low latency and high throughput. It leverages the same management interface as the control enclosure, reducing operational overhead. This makes it ideal for organizations needing to expand all-flash storage affordably for virtualized workloads, backup repositories, databases, or archival use in IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud deployments.
Compatibility
The IBM 2072-24G FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure is designed exclusively for use with IBM FlashSystem 5000 control enclosures (e.g., 2072-2H4, 2072-2N4). It supports NVMe SSDs and direct-attach expansion for seamless integration. Compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER8–POWER11), IBM Z mainframes, x86 servers, and open systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power, VMware, or other hypervisors. Verify exact control enclosure model, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.5+), and cabling requirements for your deployment.
Warranty: 60 days from DataTechComputer.com.
