IBM Storwize V5000 SFF Módulo de expansão 2U montável em rack 24x 2.5-inch SAS

The IBM Storwize V5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure is a high-performance storage expansion unit designed to seamlessly integrate with IBM/Lenovo Storwize V5000 series storage systems. This 2U rack-mountable enclosure provides 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays, supporting SAS HDDs, Nearline SAS HDDs, and SAS SSDs. With redundant I/O modules, power supplies, and cooling fans, it ensures maximum uptime and data availability for enterprise environments.

Advantages

This expansion enclosure offers scalable storage capacity, allowing you to grow your storage infrastructure as needed. The hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and fan modules enable maintenance without system downtime. Redundant components provide high availability, while the SAS interface delivers fast data transfer rates. The enclosure is managed directly through the connected Storwize V5000 controller, simplifying administration.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring scalable and reliable storage expansion
• Virtualized environments needing high-performance storage for VMs
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Medium to large businesses with growing data storage needs

Key specifications

• Device Type: Storage expansion enclosure
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable - 2U
• Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5" SFF
• Supported Drive Interface: SAS
• Supported Drive Types: 2.5-inch SAS HDDs, Nearline SAS HDDs, SAS SSDs
• Host Interface: SAS (x4 wide port)
• I/O Modules: 2 (redundant)
• Power Supply: 2 x Hot-swappable, redundant
• Cooling System: Redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
• Compatibility: IBM/Lenovo Storwize V5000 series
• Hot-Swap Support: Drives, power supplies, fan modules
• Management: Managed via connected Storwize V5000 controller
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Color: Black/Silver

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this expansion enclosure with IBM Storwize V5000 controllers and use enterprise-grade SAS drives. Ensure proper rack mounting and adequate cooling in the data center. Regularly monitor the enclosure via the Storwize management interface for proactive maintenance.