Product Description
IBM 2076 Storwize V7000 SFF Control Enclosure Model 624
The IBM 2076 Storwize V7000 (Model 624) is a 2U rack-mount SFF control enclosure delivering enterprise-class hybrid storage with SAS/SATA HDD and SSD support. Powered by IBM Storage Virtualize software, it provides virtualization, thin provisioning, real-time compression, Easy Tier, FlashCopy snapshots, and synchronous/asynchronous replication — making it a powerful solution for consolidated storage, high-availability workloads, disaster recovery, and data center modernization in IBM i, AIX, Linux, and open systems environments.
Key Features
- Hybrid storage supporting SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs for balanced performance and capacity.
- IBM Storage Virtualize software with thin provisioning, real-time compression, and Easy Tier automatic tiering.
- Dual active-active controllers for continuous availability and non-disruptive upgrades.
- Advanced replication: FlashCopy snapshots, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and Volume Mirroring.
- Scalable to 760+ drives via expansion enclosures for PB-scale capacity.
- Hot-swap components, redundant power/cooling, and high-availability design.
- End-to-end encryption and compliance-ready capabilities (optional SED support).
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IBM Storwize V7000 SFF Control Enclosure (2076-624) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Drive Support | SFF SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (2.5-inch) |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controllers |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel (8/16/32 Gbps), iSCSI (10 GbE), optional FCoE |
| Max Drives (Control Enclosure) | 24 SFF |
| Max Capacity (System) | Scalable to PB-scale with expansion enclosures (up to 760+ drives) |
| Data Services | Thin provisioning, compression, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, Metro/Global Mirror |
| Management | IBM Storage Virtualize GUI / CLI / Storage Insights |
Benefits
The Storwize V7000 Model 624 combines enterprise performance, advanced virtualization, and cost-effective scalability in a midrange package. It simplifies storage management across heterogeneous environments, maximizes capacity through compression and tiering, and provides high availability for critical applications. With strong replication capabilities and optional encryption, it meets compliance and disaster recovery needs. This system is an excellent choice for organizations consolidating storage, modernizing data centers, or extending Power Systems and IBM i investments with reliable hybrid storage that delivers excellent price/performance and operational simplicity.
Compatibility
The IBM 2076-624 Storwize V7000 is compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER7–POWER11), IBM Z mainframes, x86 servers, and open systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux, VMware, or other hypervisors. It supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE connectivity. Ideal for:
- Virtualized environments and VMware vSphere
- IBM i databases and ERP applications
- Mixed workload consolidation
- Disaster recovery and business continuity Verify exact host connectivity, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.4+), and expansion enclosure compatibility for your deployment.
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