Product Description
BM Storwize V5030 2078-324 24 slot Control enclosure for 2.5 inch drives
This is a Small Form Factor (SFF) control enclosure for the Storwize V5000 Gen2 family (V5030 model), featuring dual node canisters with six-core processors and 32 GB cache (system total) in a 2U, 19-inch rack-mount design. It includes twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS drive slots and standard 10 Gb iSCSI connectivity, with optional upgrades for higher-speed interfaces.
It supports advanced Storwize features like storage virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier, FlashCopy snapshots, remote mirroring, and RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (plus distributed RAID in some configs). The system scales with up to 20 Storwize V5000 expansion enclosures via 12 Gb SAS.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount (19-inch) |
| Controllers | Dual node canisters, each with six-core processor |
| Cache | 32 GB per system (standard) |
| Host Interfaces | Standard: 10 Gb iSCSI; Optional: 16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS, 10 Gb FCoE, 1 Gb iSCSI, 25 Gb iSCSI |
| Drive Bays | Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS drives (SFF; HDD or SSD intermix supported) |
| Drive Support | SAS HDDs (10K/15K rpm enterprise, 7.2K nearline), SSDs |
| Expansion | Up to 20 Storwize V5000 expansion enclosures (12 Gb SAS: e.g., 2078-24F SFF, 2078-12F LFF) |
| Maximum Drives | Scalable to hundreds per system (e.g., up to 480+ in single system configs; higher in clusters) |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10; Distributed RAID options (system-level) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap (typically 800W or higher PSUs) |
| Dimensions | Height: 87 mm (3.4 in), Width: 483 mm (19 in), Depth: approx. 659-744 mm (typical for series) |
| Weight | Approx. 30-37 kg (empty to fully configured, typical for similar models) |
Configuration Options
No specific pre-configured bundles or feature codes are detailed on the DataTech page beyond the base model (2078-324). Common IBM options for this model include:
- Host Interface Adapters: Additional ports for 16 Gb FC, 25 Gb iSCSI, 12 Gb SAS, 10 Gb FCoE/iSCSI
- Cache Upgrades: Potential higher cache configurations in related models (though base is 32 GB here)
- SAS Drives: 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (300 GB-1.8 TB enterprise, multi-TB nearline) or SSDs (various capacities)
- Expansion Units: 12 Gb SAS models (e.g., 2078-24F 24 x 2.5-inch SFF, 2078-12F 12 x 3.5-inch LFF)
- Other: SAS cables (various lengths), SFPs/transceivers, rack-mount hardware
These options allow tailored setups for connectivity, performance, and capacity.
Compatibilities
The IBM Storwize V5000 Gen2 Control Enclosure (2078-324 / V5030) 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 supported levels).
- Servers: x86 servers, IBM Power Systems, others with compatible FC, iSCSI, FCoE, or SAS connectivity.
- Connectivity Adapters: 10/25 Gb Ethernet for iSCSI/FCoE, 8/16 Gb FC HBAs, 12 Gb SAS HBAs.
- Switches: Ethernet switches for iSCSI/FCoE, Fibre Channel SAN switches (8/16 Gb).
- Drives: Intermix of 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (various speeds/capacities) and SSDs.
- Expansion: 12 Gb SAS Storwize V5000 expansions (2078-12F LFF, 2078-24F SFF, 2078-92F HD); supports clustering.
- Additional: Spectrum Virtualize software compatibility; broad heterogeneous integration.
This compatibility facilitates scalable, high-availability deployments in diverse environments.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
