Product Description
IBM 2076-24F Storwize V7000 SFF Expansion Enclosure
The page for the IBM 2076-24F Storwize V7000 SFF Expansion Enclosure on DataTechComputer.com describes it as a high-performance storage expansion solution for IBM V7000 systems. This 2U rack-mounted unit features two dual-port expansion canisters and supports up to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS drives. It uses 12 Gb SAS connectivity for attachment to compatible control enclosures or daisy-chaining additional expansions.
This Small Form Factor (SFF) expansion enclosure is designed for Gen2 Storwize V7000 systems (e.g., models 2076-524, 2076-624), providing scalable capacity with support for high-density drive configurations. It integrates with system-wide features like virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier, snapshots, and replication when connected to a compatible Storwize V7000 control enclosure.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount (19-inch) |
| Enclosure Type | SFF Expansion Enclosure (Model 24F) |
| Expansion Canisters | Two dual-port expansion canisters |
| Drive Bays | Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS drives |
| Drive Support | 2.5-inch SAS drives (HDD or SSD intermix supported by control system) |
| Interfaces | 12 Gb SAS ports (for control attachment and daisy-chaining) |
| Expansion | Attaches to Storwize V7000 Gen2 control enclosures; up to 20 expansions per system (two chains of 10 each) |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (system-level) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap (typically 800W PSUs) |
| Dimensions | Height: 87 mm (3.4 in), Width: 483 mm (19 in), Depth: approx. 659 mm (25.9 in) |
| Weight | Empty: approx. 16.7 kg (36.7 lb); Fully configured: approx. 25 kg (55 lb) |
Configuration Options
No specific pre-configured bundles or additional feature codes are detailed on the DataTech page beyond the base model (Feature Code: 2076-24F), which includes two dual-port expansion canisters. Use standard IBM-compatible options:
- SAS Drives: 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (various capacities and speeds, e.g., 10K/15K rpm enterprise, nearline) or SSDs for performance tiers
- SAS Cables: 12 Gb SAS cables (e.g., Mini-SAS HD, lengths like 0.6 m, 1.5 m, 3 m, 6 m; example FC ACUA)
- Other: Drive blanking plates/fillers for unused bays; rack-mount hardware kit included
These options enable flexible, high-density capacity additions aligned with system needs.
Compatibilities
The IBM Storwize V7000 SFF Expansion Enclosure (2076-24F) is compatible with:
- Control Enclosures: Storwize V7000 Gen2/Gen2+ models (e.g., 2076-524, 2076-624); also supports attachment in certain Power Systems configurations.
- Drives: Intermix of 2.5-inch SAS HDDs and SSDs (per control enclosure and software support).
- Expansion Chaining: Daisy-chain with other 12 Gb SAS expansions (e.g., 2076-12F LFF, 2076-92F HD); maximum 20 expansions total per clustered system.
- Systems/Software: Requires Spectrum Virtualize V7.8.1.7+; supports major OS including IBM i (V6R1+ / V7R2+), AIX 5.3+, Linux (RHEL 5.1+, SLES 10 SP1+), VIOS 2.1+; inherits full Storwize V7000 compatibility for heterogeneous servers.
- Restrictions: Incompatible with Gen1 (e.g., 2076-124/224), V3500/V5000; requires 12 Gb SAS connectivity.
This broad compatibility supports seamless, high-performance expansion in Gen2 Storwize V7000 environments.
System Compatibility
The 2076-24F enclosure (2076-24F) requires 12 Gb SAS connectivity with V7000 Gen2 control enclosures or Power systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Storwize V7000 Gen2: 2076-524, 2076-624
- Power6: 8203-E4A (Power 520), 8204-E8A (Power 550)
- Power7: 8202-E4B (Power 720), 8205-E6B (Power 740)
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824)
- Operating System: IBM i V6R1+ for Power6/Power7, V7R2+ for Power8; AIX 5.3+, Linux RHEL 5.1+, SLES 10 SP1+; VIOS 2.1+.
- Requirements: 12 Gb SAS cables (e.g., FC ACUA), Spectrum Virtualize V7.8.1.7+.
- Restrictions:
- Compatible with V7000 Gen2 only.
- Incompatible with V7000 Gen1, V3500/V5000.
- Maximum 20 expansion enclosures.
- Refurbished condition only.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
