IBM 2072 L2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure

The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-L2C is a compact, entry-level virtualized storage system featuring dual active-active controllers in a 2U form factor with 12 internal drive bays. It delivers enterprise-class capabilities including storage virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier automated tiering, real-time compression (optional), and FlashCopy snapshots — all at an accessible price point for smaller organizations.

Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, the V3700 2072-L2C provides high performance, simplified management, and scalability for SAN environments running AIX, IBM i, Linux, Windows, or VMware. It supports SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD drives and can scale out with expansion enclosures for growing capacity needs.

Key Features

Dual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure with 12 drive bays
8 Gbps Fibre Channel and 1 Gbps iSCSI host connectivity
Thin provisioning and storage virtualization
Easy Tier automated tiering (SSD + HDD)
FlashCopy snapshots and volume mirroring
Support for SAS/SAS SED/NL-SAS/SSD drives
Scale-out clustering and non-disruptive upgrades
Easy-to-use GUI management interface

Specifications

Model: 2072-L2C (Storwize V3700)
Controllers: Dual active-active
Host Interface: 8 Gb FC (standard), 1 Gb iSCSI
Internal Drive Bays: 12 (2.5" or 3.5" SAS/NL-SAS/SSD)
Maximum Drives: 120 (with expansion enclosures)
Maximum Raw Capacity: Tens to hundreds of TB (configuration dependent)
Form Factor: 2U rack-mount control enclosure
Expansion: Up to 9 expansion enclosures

Compatibility

The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-L2C is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, hypervisors, and SAN fabrics, including:

IBM AIX, IBM i, Linux, Windows, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
SAN Fabrics: Brocade, Cisco, QLogic
External Virtualization: IBM DS8000, XIV, SVC, FlashSystem
Cloud Integration: IBM Cloud, VMware vCloud

Supports heterogeneous host connectivity and multi-vendor storage integration. Confirm firmware levels, host bus adapters, connectivity options, and licensing (compression, Easy Tier) for your environment.

Warranty

60-day warranty included on refurbished unit. Extended support options available.

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