Product Description
IBM 2076 524 Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure
The page for the IBM 2076-524 Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure on DataTechComputer.com describes it as a next-generation (Gen2) control enclosure offering increased performance, connectivity, integrated compression acceleration, and enhanced scalability. It features two node canisters, each with an eight-core processor and hardware-assisted compression acceleration. This Small Form Factor (SFF) model supports up to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS drives internally, with standard 1 Gb iSCSI connectivity and options for higher-speed interfaces. It uses 12 Gb SAS for expansion attachments.
It supports advanced capabilities including virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier, Real-time Compression (enhanced with optional cache and accelerator), snapshots, and replication. The system scales significantly with up to 20 expansion enclosures per control enclosure and clustering for larger configurations.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount (19-inch) |
| Controllers | Dual node canisters, each with eight-core processor and integrated hardware-assisted compression acceleration |
| Cache | 64 GB per system standard (32 GB per canister); optional upgrade to 128 GB per system for Real-time Compression workloads |
| Host Interfaces | Standard: 1 Gb iSCSI (six ports); Optional: 16 Gb FC, 8 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE (up to two I/O adapter features) |
| Drive Bays | Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS drives (internal SFF; HDD or SSD intermix) |
| Drive Support | SAS HDDs (various speeds/capacities), SSDs (intermix supported) |
| Expansion | Up to 20 Storwize V7000 12 Gb SAS expansion enclosures (e.g., 2076-24F SFF, 2076-12F LFF, 2076-92F HD LFF); up to 760 drives per system; up to 3,040 drives in four-way clustered configuration |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (system-level) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap (typically 1200W PSUs) |
| Dimensions | Height: 87 mm (3.4 in), Width: 483 mm (19 in), Depth: approx. 744 mm (29.3 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 31.8 kg empty; higher when fully configured (typical 36-37 kg) |
Configuration Options
No specific pre-configured bundles or feature codes are detailed on the DataTech page beyond the base model. Common IBM options for the 2076-524 include:
- Cache Upgrade: To 128 GB per system (for enhanced Real-time Compression)
- Host Interface Adapters: Up to two features for additional 16 Gb/8 Gb FC ports or 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE ports
- Compression Accelerator: Optional card for further hardware-assisted compression
- SAS Drives: 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (e.g., enterprise 10K/15K rpm, nearline) or SSDs
- Expansion Units: 12 Gb SAS models (e.g., 2076-24F 24 x 2.5-inch SFF, 2076-12F 12 x 3.5-inch LFF, 2076-92F 92 x 3.5-inch HD LFF)
- Other: SAS cables (various lengths: 0.6 m, 1.5 m, 3 m, 6 m), SFPs/transceivers
These options allow customization for performance, capacity, data reduction, and connectivity.
Compatibilities
The IBM Storwize V7000 Control Enclosure (2076-524 Gen2) supports:
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere/ESXi, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX, IBM i (with appropriate levels).
- Servers: x86 servers, IBM Power Systems, others supporting FC, iSCSI, or FCoE connectivity.
- Connectivity Adapters: 8/16 Gb FC HBAs, 1/10 Gb Ethernet NICs/CNAs for iSCSI/FCoE.
- Switches: 8/16 Gb Fibre Channel SAN switches, Ethernet switches for iSCSI/FCoE.
- Drives: Intermix of 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (various rpm/capacities) and SSDs.
- Expansion: 12 Gb SAS Storwize V7000 expansions (2076-12F LFF, 2076-24F SFF, 2076-92F HD LFF); compatible with clustering including previous Gen1 models (with limitations).
- Additional: IBM Storwize V7000 Unified File Modules for block/file unified storage; Spectrum Virtualize software compatibility.
This compatibility enables broad integration, scalability, and hybrid block/file workloads.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
