Product Description
IBM Storwize V7000 2076-12F LFF Expansion Enclosure
The IBM Storwize V7000 2076-12F is a reliable 2U rack-mount LFF expansion enclosure that expands storage capacity for IBM Storwize V7000 systems. Featuring two expansion canisters and support for up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS drives, this enclosure delivers scalable, high-availability storage for enterprise environments requiring additional capacity without compromising performance or redundancy.
Key Features
- Supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS drives (LFF) for high-capacity storage expansion.
- Two redundant expansion canisters for enhanced reliability.
- 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity for fast data transfer to control enclosures.
- Dual power supplies for continuous operation.
- 2U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks.
- Hot-swappable components for minimal downtime.
- Compatible with SAS, nearline SAS, and SSD drives (where supported by system).
Benefits
- Easily scales Storwize V7000 capacity to meet growing data demands.
- Maintains high availability through redundant design and hot-swap support.
- Improves storage efficiency in hybrid or traditional workloads.
- Simplifies management within the Storwize unified storage platform.
- Energy-efficient operation suitable for data center environments.
Technical Specifications
- Model: 2076-12F
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount, 19-inch
- Drive Bays: 12 x 3.5-inch (LFF) SAS
- Expansion Canisters: 2 (redundant)
- SAS Ports: 4 x 12 Gb/s SAS (for chaining to control/expansion units)
- Power Supply: Dual redundant AC power supplies (typically 800W class per IBM specs)
- Connectivity: SAS expansion ports for attachment to Storwize V7000 control enclosures
- Dimensions: Approximately Height 8.7 cm (3.4 in), Width 48.3 cm (19 in), Depth ~74.6 cm (29.4 in)
- Additional: Supports intermixing with other Storwize expansion models (e.g., 2076-24F SFF)
Compatibilities
- Designed for use with IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (2076-524) and Gen2+ control enclosures.
- Supports attachment via SAS chains (up to 20 expansion enclosures per control enclosure chain, system limits apply).
- Compatible with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software running on Storwize V7000.
- Drive support: SAS HDDs (including nearline), SSDs where system firmware allows.
- Rack compatibility: Standard 19-inch racks with appropriate rail kits.
- Firmware: Requires matching levels with attached Storwize V7000 control system for optimal performance and support.
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