Description
IBM 2076-24F Storwize V7000 expansion enclosure with 22×600GB 15K SAS HDDs, dual expansion canisters, and redundant 800W power supplies.
Key Features / Highlights
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Enterprise-grade 2U rackmount expansion enclosure for IBM Storwize V7000.
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Preloaded with 22 × 600GB 15K RPM SAS drives, delivering 13.2TB raw capacity.
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Dual expansion canisters (01AC579) for redundancy and high performance.
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Dual 800W redundant power supplies (98Y2218) for reliable 24/7 uptime.
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Hot-swappable drives, canisters, and power supplies for easy maintenance.
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Designed to scale enterprise SAN and virtualization environments.
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Compact and efficient SFF design for dense storage deployments.
Long Product Description
The IBM 2076-24F Storwize V7000 Expansion Enclosure is a high-performance 2U rackmount storage expansion system designed for enterprise-scale environments. Featuring 22 × 600GB 15K RPM 2.5" SAS drives (00AR323), it delivers a total raw capacity of 13.2TB, ideal for businesses needing additional high-speed storage.
Equipped with dual expansion canisters (01AC579) and SAS connectivity, the 2076-24F integrates seamlessly into existing Storwize V7000 SAN infrastructures. This dual-controller redundancy ensures reliability, high availability, and continuous data protection for mission-critical applications.
The enclosure also includes two 800W hot-swappable power supply units (98Y2218) and redundant cooling systems, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation. With its modular and scalable architecture, the IBM 2076-24F enables IT administrators to expand storage efficiently while maintaining enterprise-class performance and resiliency.
Whether supporting virtualization clusters, high-speed databases, or enterprise SAN workloads, the IBM Storwize V7000 expansion enclosure provides the flexibility, speed, and reliability needed for modern data centers.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 2076-24F Storwize V7000 Expansion Enclosure |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Expansion Canisters | 2 × Expansion Canisters (PN: 01AC579) |
| Installed Drives | 22 × 600GB 15K RPM 2.5" SAS HDDs (PN: 00AR323) |
| Total Raw Capacity | 13.2TB |
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| Power Supply | 2 × 800W Redundant PSUs (PN: 98Y2218) |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Redundancy | Controllers, drives, power supplies |
| Compatibility | IBM Storwize V7000, SAN fabrics, Spectrum Virtualize |
| Hot-Swap Support | Drives, canisters, fans, PSUs |
Compatible Products
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IBM Storwize V7000 controllers and base units
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IBM Spectrum Virtualize software
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Enterprise SAN switches (Cisco, Brocade, Juniper)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, Solaris
Ideal Use Cases
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SAN expansion for enterprise data centers
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Virtualization clusters requiring additional high-speed storage
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Database applications (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA)
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Enterprise backup and archival systems
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Hybrid storage environments integrating SSD and HDD tiers
Comparison Angle
The IBM 2076-24F builds on earlier Storwize expansion systems by offering high-speed 15K RPM SAS drives, dual expansion canisters, and redundant 800W PSUs, delivering both performance and reliability. Unlike previous-generation units, it provides higher raw capacity in the same compact 2U form factor, making it more space- and cost-efficient.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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IBM 2076-224 hybrid enclosures (HDD + SSD mix)
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IBM FlashSystem all-flash arrays for performance workloads
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IBM LTO tape libraries (TS3100/TS3200) for archival storage
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Additional SAS HDDs and SSDs for capacity upgrades
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Rackmount PDUs and UPS systems for power redundancy