Product Description
IBM 2078 FlashSystem 5000 LFF Expansion Enclosure Model 12G
The IBM FlashSystem 5000 LFF Expansion Enclosure Model 12G (2078-12G) provides high-capacity expansion for compatible FlashSystem 5000 series systems, such as the FlashSystem 5100 (2078-4H4). This Large Form Factor (LFF) enclosure supports 3.5-inch SAS HDDs and SAS flash drives to increase raw storage capacity efficiently. It connects via 12 Gb SAS links to the control enclosure for seamless scaling, with redundant components for reliability and no single point of failure.
Key benefits include support for up to 12 drives per enclosure, compatibility with high-capacity nearline SAS HDDs for cost-effective bulk storage, and nondisruptive attachment to expand total system capacity to multi-PB levels when combined with multiple expansions.
Key Features
- Large Form Factor (LFF) design for high-capacity 3.5-inch SAS drives
- 12 Gb SAS connectivity for high-speed expansion attachment
- Dual expansion canisters with redundant power and cooling for high availability
- Support for SAS HDDs and SAS flash drives to mix capacity and performance
- Hot-swappable components for nondisruptive maintenance
- Compact 2U rackmount form factor for efficient data center space utilization
- Fully compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize software features when attached to supported control enclosures
- Scalable architecture allowing multiple enclosures per system
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 2078-12G (LFF Expansion Enclosure)
- Form Factor: 2U rackmount, 12 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays
- Drive Interface: 12 Gb SAS
- Supported Drive Types: 3.5-inch SAS HDD: 4 TB–18 TB (7.2K RPM nearline); SAS SSD/flash options where supported
- Maximum Drives per Enclosure: 12
- Connectivity: Dual 12 Gb SAS ports per canister for attachment to control enclosure
- Dimensions: 8.7 cm H × 48.3 cm W × approx. 55.6 cm D
- Weight: Empty approx. 19 kg; Fully configured approx. 27-30 kg (depending on drives)
- Power: Redundant hot-swappable supplies, 100-240 V AC
Configuration Options
- Drive Population: Populate with 3.5-inch SAS HDDs for high-capacity bulk storage (e.g., 8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 14 TB, 18 TB nearline)
- Drive Mixing: Support for SAS flash drives in compatible configurations
- SAS Cables: Appropriate 12 Gb SAS cables for connection to control enclosure (ordered separately if needed)
- Rack Rails: Standard 19-inch rack rails included for mounting
Expansion and Scalability
This enclosure attaches directly to compatible FlashSystem 5000 control enclosures (e.g., 2078-4H4) via SAS. Multiple 12G, 24G (SFF), and 92G (high-density) expansions can be mixed for flexible scaling. Up to 20 standard expansions (or fewer high-density) per control enclosure, depending on configuration. Achieve multi-PB raw capacity across the system. Nondisruptive addition and maintenance supported.
Compatibility and Integration
- Attachment: Compatible with IBM FlashSystem 5100 (2078-4H4) and other FlashSystem 5000 series control enclosures using 12 Gb SAS
- Supported Drives: SAS HDD and SAS flash drives certified for the system
- Software: Fully integrated with IBM Storage Virtualize for virtualization, tiering, and management when part of a supported FlashSystem 5000 system
- External Systems: No direct host attachment; functions as expansion only
Verify exact drive support, maximum expansions, and software version compatibility for your deployment.
Warranty
Systems from DataTechComputer.com come with a 60-day limited hardware warranty, covering essential components.
