Description
IBM 2076-224 Storwize V7000 2U SFF enclosure with 18×600GB SAS HDDs, 6×200GB SSDs, dual ESM controllers, and redundant 580W power supplies.
Product Features
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High-performance hybrid storage enclosure with both HDDs and SSDs.
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18 × 600GB SAS HDDs (10.8TB) for capacity + 6 × 200GB SSDs (1.2TB) for speed.
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Dual ESM controller modules (85Y5850) ensure reliability and redundancy.
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2U rackmount SFF enclosure with hot-swappable components.
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Dual 580W redundant power supplies for uninterrupted uptime.
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Optimized for SAN deployments, virtualization clusters, and mixed workloads.
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Flexible, enterprise-grade expansion unit for scalable IBM storage.
General Product Information
The IBM 2076-224 Storwize V7000 SFF Storage Enclosure is an advanced hybrid storage solution that combines the capacity of SAS hard drives with the speed of enterprise SSDs in a compact 2U rackmount form factor.
This model comes preconfigured with 18 × 600GB 10K RPM 2.5" SAS HDDs (10.8TB total) and 6 × 200GB 2.5" SSDs (1.2TB total), offering a balanced 12TB of hybrid storage. Designed with dual ESM controller modules (85Y5850) and SAS enterprise expansion connectivity, it ensures high availability, data redundancy, and seamless integration into enterprise SAN environments.
With dual 580W redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components (drives, fans, PSUs, controllers), the Storwize V7000 delivers continuous uptime and simplified maintenance. This makes it an excellent choice for virtualization clusters, database hosting, and enterprise workloads that require both speed and reliability.
Scalable, flexible, and performance-driven, the IBM Storwize V7000 2076-224 provides enterprises with the storage foundation to grow, adapt, and power their most demanding applications.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 2076-224 Storwize V7000 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount SFF |
| Controllers | 2 × ESM Controller Modules (PN: 85Y5850) |
| Installed HDDs | 18 × 600GB 10K RPM 2.5" SAS HDDs (PN: 00Y2683) |
| Installed SSDs | 6 × 200GB 2.5" SSDs (PN: 85Y6188) |
| Total Capacity | 12TB (10.8TB HDD + 1.2TB SSD) |
| Drive Interface | SAS (Enterprise Expansion) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 580W Redundant NetApp PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Redundancy | Controllers, PSUs, and drives |
| Compatibility | IBM SAN systems, Spectrum Virtualize, VMware, Hyper-V, Linux/Windows servers |
Compatible Products
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IBM Spectrum Virtualize platform
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IBM FlashSystem and other Storwize expansion units
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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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OS environments: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, Solaris
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Backup solutions: IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, CommVault
Ideal Use Cases
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High-performance SAN environments
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Virtualization and cloud platforms
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Database workloads (Oracle, SQL, SAP HANA)
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Mixed workload environments requiring HDD + SSD balance
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Backup, archival, and compliance-driven storage
Comparison Angle
The IBM Storwize V7000 2076-224 stands out from earlier generations by offering hybrid storage flexibility (HDD + SSD), higher performance, and enterprise-class scalability. Unlike older HDD-only enclosures, this model delivers the speed of SSDs while maintaining large HDD capacity, making it ideal for mixed workloads and modern data center demands.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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IBM FlashSystem V9000 for all-flash workloads
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IBM 2076-212 or 2076-224 additional enclosures for scaling capacity
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IBM LTO tape libraries (TS3100/TS3200) for long-term archival
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Additional 2.5" SAS HDDs or SSDs for expansion
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Enterprise PDUs and UPS systems for rack-level redundancy