Product Description
IBM 2078 FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure Model 24G
The IBM 2078-24G FlashSystem 5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure expands storage capacity seamlessly for FlashSystem 5000 series systems. This 2U high-density unit adds up to 24 small form factor drives, enabling scalable growth with reliable SAS connectivity.
Product Description
The IBM 2078-24G is a 2U rack-mount SFF expansion enclosure for the IBM FlashSystem 5000 family, designed to increase drive capacity behind compatible control enclosures. It supports up to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS drives, including HDDs and SSDs, for flexible tiered storage configurations. Connected via 12 Gb SAS links, it integrates fully with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software for unified management, thin provisioning, and advanced data services. The enclosure features redundant components for high availability and fits standard 19-inch racks, making it ideal for environments needing cost-effective capacity expansion without compromising performance.
Features
- High-density 2U design with 24 × 2.5-inch SFF drive bays.
- 12 Gb SAS connectivity for fast expansion links.
- Support for SAS HDDs and SSDs to enable tiering and mixed workloads.
- Redundant power supplies and cooling for reliability.
- Full integration with IBM Spectrum Virtualize for virtualization, replication, and efficiency features.
- Scalable architecture allowing multiple enclosures per system.
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 2078-24G (SFF Expansion Enclosure)
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount
- Drive Bays: 24 × 2.5-inch SFF (small form factor)
- Connectivity: 12 Gb SAS expansion ports
- Supported Drives: SAS HDDs and SSDs (compatible types per FlashSystem 5000 series guidelines, including various capacities and performance classes)
- RAID Support: Managed by attached control enclosure (distributed RAID 5/6, traditional RAID)
- Dimensions: Approximately 8.7 cm H × 48.3 cm W × 55-60 cm D (typical for 2U enclosures in series)
- Power: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, 100-240 V AC
- Expansion Limits: Supports multiple enclosures (up to system maximum, e.g., up to 10 × 2U enclosures in related models)
Compatibility
The IBM 2078-24G expansion enclosure is compatible with IBM FlashSystem 5000 series control enclosures, including models such as:
- FlashSystem 5010 (e.g., 2072-2H4)
- FlashSystem 5015, 5030, and related 5000 family systems using SAS-based expansion
It supports attachment to control enclosures running IBM Spectrum Virtualize software (versions compatible with FlashSystem 5000, typically 8.4+). Compatible with host operating systems and hypervisors via the controlling system, including AIX, Linux distributions, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and more. Intermixing with other expansion types (e.g., 12G, 92G) is supported in many configurations. Verify specific software levels and limits through IBM resources for optimal setup.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
