IBM - 2076-624 - Storwize V7000 G2 SFF Control Enclosure

With 64 GB of cache and dual active-active controllers, the IBM Storwize V7000 G2 SFF Control Enclosure delivers high-performance, resilient storage for demanding virtualized environments. This 2U rackmount unit houses 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drive bays, providing flexible capacity and easy serviceability.

Overview

The IBM Storwize V7000 G2 SFF Control Enclosure (model 2076-624) is a powerful building block for modern data centers. It combines IBM Spectrum Virtualize software with robust hardware to deliver enterprise-class storage virtualization, real-time compression, and thin provisioning. The enclosure supports up to 20 expansion enclosures, scaling to 504 drives for massive raw capacity.

What stands out

• Dual active-active controllers with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors ensure high availability and performance.
• 64 GB total cache (32 GB per controller) accelerates read/write operations.
• Flexible host connectivity: standard 8 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel and 4 x 1 GbE iSCSI, with optional 10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE or 16 Gb Fibre Channel.
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and Distributed RAID 5/6 for data protection.
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling for continuous operation.

Technical details

• Form factor: 2U rackmount
• Drive bays: 24 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swappable
• Supported drive types: SAS HDDs, Nearline SAS HDDs, SAS SSDs
• Expansion interface: 4 x 6 Gb SAS (2 per controller)
• Management: 2 x 1 GbE (1 per controller)
• Operating system: IBM Spectrum Virtualize
• Maximum expansion enclosures: 20 (IBM 2076-124 or 2076-324)
• Maximum raw capacity: up to 504 drives

Our verdict

The IBM Storwize V7000 G2 SFF Control Enclosure is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a scalable, software-defined storage foundation with proven reliability and advanced data services.