Description
IBM 2072-24C Storwize V3700 2U SFF dual controller enclosure with SAS connectivity, redundant PSUs, and SAN-ready design. No HDD/SSD included.
Product Features
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2U rackmount SFF enclosure designed for IBM Storwize V3700 SAN environments.
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Dual controllers (00AR108) for redundancy and high availability.
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SAS connectivity ensures flexible integration with enterprise storage fabrics.
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No HDD/SSD pre-installed, allowing full customization of storage configuration.
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Dual redundant PSUs for reliable 24/7 operation.
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Optimized for scalable storage expansion in enterprise SAN deployments.
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Compact 2U form factor saves rack space while supporting dense storage.
General Product Information
The IBM 2072-24C Storwize V3700 SFF Dual Control Enclosure is a powerful and flexible 2U rackmount storage solution designed for enterprise SAN environments. Featuring dual IBM V3700 controllers (00AR108), this enclosure ensures high availability and reliability for mission-critical workloads.
This configuration ships without HDDs, SSDs, CPUs, or RAM, giving IT administrators complete flexibility to build a tailored storage solution that fits business requirements. With support for SAS connectivity, the V3700 enclosure integrates seamlessly into existing SAN infrastructures, making it ideal for storage expansion and scalability.
Equipped with dual redundant power supplies, the IBM 2072-24C provides robust power redundancy for continuous, fault-tolerant operation. Its 2U small form factor (SFF) design maximizes rack efficiency, allowing data centers to expand capacity while conserving space.
Perfect for organizations needing modular storage growth, the IBM Storwize V3700 SFF Enclosure delivers the performance, reliability, and scalability expected from IBM enterprise storage systems.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 2072-24C – Storwize V3700 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount SFF |
| Controllers | 2 × IBM V3700 Controllers (PN: 00AR108) |
| Storage Configuration | No HDD/SSD/CPU/RAM included |
| Interface | SAS Connectivity |
| Power Supply | 2 × Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated redundant fans |
| Management | Dual controller management interface |
| Compatibility | IBM Spectrum Virtualize, SAN fabrics, enterprise backup software |
Compatible Products
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IBM Spectrum Virtualize software stack
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IBM FlashSystem and Storwize arrays
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Enterprise SAN switches (Cisco MDS, Brocade, Juniper)
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Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant servers with SAS HBA support
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VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments
Ideal Use Cases
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SAN storage expansion for enterprises
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Virtualization clusters requiring shared storage
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Database hosting (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP)
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Backup and archival storage
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Hybrid storage deployments integrating HDD and SSD tiers
Comparison Angle
The IBM Storwize V3700 2072-24C improves upon earlier entry-level SAN solutions by offering dual-controller redundancy, SAS connectivity, and modular scalability. Unlike fixed-capacity storage, this enclosure gives IT admins the flexibility to choose HDDs or SSDs, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency while supporting enterprise SAN environments.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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IBM FlashSystem V9000 for higher-performance flash storage
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IBM LTO tape libraries (TS3100/TS3200) for archival integration
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Enterprise SAS HDDs or SSDs for custom builds
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Rackmount PDUs and UPS systems for power protection
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IBM Spectrum Control software for centralized management