Product Description
IBM 2072-S2C Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure
Enhance your storage infrastructure with the IBM 2072-S2C Storwize V3700 SFF Dual Control Enclosure. This high-performance unit features dual node canisters, each with 4 GB cache upgradeable to 8 GB, all within a compact 2U 19-inch rack-mount form factor. It supports standard 6 Gb SAS and 1 Gb iSCSI host connectivity, with optional upgrades to 8 Gb Fibre Channel or 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE for enhanced data transfer capabilities. The enclosure accommodates up to 24 2.5-inch 6 Gb SAS drives, including SSD options for faster access times, and allows expansion with up to nine Storwize V3700 expansion enclosures for scalable capacity.
Designed for efficiency and reliability, the Storwize V3700 control enclosure delivers advanced virtualization, thin provisioning, and snapshot features to optimize data management. Its dual-control architecture ensures high availability, minimizing downtime in demanding environments. With support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, plus distributed RAID options, it provides robust data protection and performance tuning.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U 19-inch rack mount |
| Cache | 4 GB per canister (upgradeable to 8 GB) |
| Host Interfaces | Standard: 6 Gb SAS, 1 Gb iSCSI; Optional: 8 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE |
| Drive Bays | Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS drives (including SSDs) |
| Expansion | Up to 9 Storwize V3700 expansion enclosures |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 960 TB with expansions |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10; Distributed RAID 5/6 |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap 735W AC |
| Dimensions | Height: 87 mm, Width: 483 mm, Depth: 556 mm |
| Weight | Empty: 19 kg; Full: 27.3 kg |
Configuration Options
Utilize these feature codes for customization:
- Cache Upgrade (4 GB to 8 GB per canister): Feature Code ACHB, Part Number 00MJ101
- 6 Gb SAS 4-port Host Interface Card: Feature Code ACHJ, Part Number 00MJ093
- 8 Gb FC 4-port Host Interface Card: Feature Code ACHK, Part Number 00MJ095
- 1 Gb iSCSI 4-port Host Interface Card: Feature Code ACHL, Part Number 00MJ097
- 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE 2-port Host Interface Card: Feature Code ACHM, Part Number 00MJ099
- Expansion Units (2.5-inch): Feature Code ACBS, Part Number 6099SEU
- SAS Drives (e.g., 900 GB 10K): Feature Code ACKJ, Part Number 00MJ131
- SSDs (e.g., 800 GB): Feature Code ACMF, Part Number 00MJ145
These options allow tailored setups for varying performance and capacity needs.
Compatibilities
The IBM Storwize V3700 Control Enclosure is compatible with a wide range of systems and components:
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6/7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11/12, VMware vSphere 5.0-6.0.
- Servers: Compatible with various server platforms supporting SAS, iSCSI, FC, or FCoE connectivity.
- Connectivity Adapters: SAS HBAs (e.g., 430-8e/16e), FC HBAs (8/16 Gb), Converged Network Adapters for 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE.
- Switches: Ethernet switches for iSCSI (1 Gb/10 Gb), Fibre Channel SAN switches (8 Gb), Converged switches for FCoE.
- Drives: Intermix of SAS HDDs (10K/15K rpm, 7.2K NL SAS), SAS SSDs in 2.5-inch form factor.
- Expansion: Direct attachment to Storwize V3700 expansion enclosures (SFF/LFF models).
This broad compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing setups.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
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