Description
IBM 2076-212 2U storage expansion enclosure with 10 × 3TB SAS HDDs, dual ESM controllers, SAS connectivity, and redundant 580W power supplies.
Product Features
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2U rackmount enterprise storage expansion enclosure.
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10 × 3TB SAS drives pre-installed (30TB raw capacity).
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Dual ESM controllers (00AR041) for redundancy and high availability.
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SAS connectivity for easy integration into SAN/NAS systems.
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Dual 580W redundant power supplies ensure continuous uptime.
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Hot-swappable components: drives, controllers, fans, and PSUs.
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Scalable design for enterprise storage growth.
General Product Information
The IBM 2076-212 Storage Expansion Enclosure is a reliable and high-capacity 2U rackmount storage solution designed to expand enterprise SAN and NAS environments. Preconfigured with 10 × 3TB 7.2K RPM SAS hard drives, it delivers a total raw capacity of 30TB, making it an ideal choice for organizations managing large datasets.
With dual ESM controller modules (00AR041) and SAS expansion connectivity, the 2076-212 ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructures while maintaining high availability and data redundancy. The dual 580W redundant power supply units provide continuous operation, eliminating single points of failure in enterprise deployments.
Built with hot-swappable drives, controllers, and fans, this enclosure simplifies maintenance and minimizes downtime. Its scalable design makes it an excellent fit for enterprises requiring flexible, cost-effective storage expansion that can adapt to future growth.
Whether used for data archiving, backup storage, or large-scale SAN/NAS deployments, the IBM 2076-212 combines performance, resilience, and scalability in a compact 2U form factor.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 2076-212 Storage Expansion Enclosure |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Controllers | 2 × ESM Controller Modules (PN: 00AR041) |
| Installed Drives | 10 × 3TB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SAS HDDs |
| Total Raw Capacity | 30TB |
| Drive Interface | SAS (12Gb/s compatible) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 580W Redundant NetApp PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Redundancy | Controllers, PSUs, and drives |
| Compatibility | IBM SAN/NAS systems, enterprise backup platforms |
| Hot-Swap Support | Drives, controllers, PSUs, fans |
Compatible Products
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IBM Storwize and FlashSystem storage platforms
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SAN switches (Cisco, Brocade, Juniper)
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Enterprise servers (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, IBM Power Systems)
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Operating systems: VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, Solaris
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Backup solutions: IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, CommVault
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise storage expansion for SAN/NAS environments
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Data backup and archival systems
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Virtualization clusters requiring scalable shared storage
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Big data analytics and high-capacity workloads
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Compliance-driven long-term data retention
Comparison Angle
The IBM 2076-212 offers greater capacity, higher reliability, and hot-swappable modularity compared to earlier IBM expansion enclosures. Its dual ESM controllers and redundant PSUs make it more resilient than standard storage units, while the pre-installed 30TB capacity allows faster deployment in enterprise data centers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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IBM 2076-224 higher-capacity expansion enclosures
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Additional SAS HDDs or SSDs for capacity/performance upgrades
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Rackmount PDUs and UPS units for power protection