Description
IBM Storwize V7000 (2076-12F) SAN storage enclosure with 12 × 2TB SAS HDDs, dual expansion canisters, and redundant 800W PSUs for enterprise workloads.
Product Features
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Enterprise SAN storage enclosure with dual expansion canisters.
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12 × 2TB SAS HDDs (24TB total) for reliable, large-scale storage.
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7.2K RPM enterprise SAS drives optimized for throughput and durability.
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Redundant 800W power supplies for maximum uptime and fault tolerance.
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Modular design with hot-swappable drives, fans, and controllers.
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Seamless scalability in Storwize and IBM Spectrum Virtualize ecosystems.
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Built for virtualization, cloud, and enterprise data workloads.
General Product Information
The IBM Storwize V7000 (2076-12F) SAN storage enclosure delivers enterprise-class scalability, performance, and reliability for modern IT environments. Equipped with 12 × 2TB 7.2K RPM SAS HDDs (PNs: 00AR415 / 00AR320), this system provides a total of 24TB raw capacity, making it an excellent choice for data-intensive workloads.
With dual expansion canisters, the enclosure ensures high availability and load balancing across storage operations. The hot-swappable design simplifies serviceability while reducing downtime. Redundant 800W power supplies add another layer of fault tolerance, guaranteeing 24/7 availability for mission-critical business applications.
Ideal for deployment in data centers, virtualization environments, and large-scale enterprise infrastructures, the IBM Storwize V7000 combines scalability, efficiency, and robust performance. It integrates seamlessly into IBM’s Spectrum Virtualize software-defined storage platform, making it future-proof and adaptable to hybrid cloud deployments.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | Storwize V7000 (2076-12F) |
| Enclosure Type | SAN Storage Expansion |
| Drives Installed | 12 × 2TB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SAS HDDs |
| Total Raw Capacity | 24TB |
| Drive PN Numbers | 00AR415 / 00AR320 |
| Controllers | 2 × Expansion Canisters |
| Power Supply | 2 × 800W Redundant PSUs |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable fans, drives, controllers, and PSUs |
| Form Factor | Rackmount (2U) |
| Compatibility | IBM Spectrum Virtualize, Storwize systems |
Compatible Products
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IBM Spectrum Virtualize software platform
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IBM Power Systems & Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Linux distributions (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu) and Windows Server
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Networking solutions: Cisco, Arista, Juniper SAN switches
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise storage consolidation
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Virtualization & private cloud infrastructure
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Database hosting (Oracle, SQL, SAP HANA)
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Big data & analytics platforms
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Backup and archival systems
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Hybrid cloud storage environments
Comparison Angle
The IBM Storwize V7000 (2076-12F) improves on previous storage generations by offering modular scalability, dual-controller redundancy, and Spectrum Virtualize integration, making it more efficient and reliable. Compared to standard storage enclosures, it provides enterprise-class resiliency and seamless hybrid cloud readiness.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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IBM FlashSystem V9000 for all-flash enterprise workloads
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IBM Storwize V7000 expansion enclosures for scaling capacity
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Additional SAS drives (2TB, 4TB, or 8TB) for capacity upgrades
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Rackmount PDUs and enterprise UPS solutions for redundancy
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IBM Spectrum Control software for centralized storage management