IBM 2072-12E V3700 LFF Expansion

Overview

The IBM V3700 LFF Expansion module adds high capacity large form factor (LFF) storage to the IBM V3700 family of midrange servers. Designed for data centers that need scalable and reliable disk capacity, this expansion kit integrates seamlessly with existing V3700 chassis and supports hot-swap drive installation without downtime.

Key Features

• Easy plug-in design that fits standard V3700 racks
• Supports up to 24 additional LFF drives for massive data growth
• Hot-swap capability reduces service interruptions
• Built-in vibration reduction technology improves drive longevity
• Advanced error detection and reporting through IBM Systems Director
• Power efficient design with intelligent fan control

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 3U rack mount expansion unit
• Drive compatibility: 3.5 inch SAS or SATA LFF drives, up to 16 TB per drive
• Maximum raw capacity: 384 TB (24 x 16 TB)
• Interface: SAS 12 Gbps backplane connection to V3700 host
• Power consumption: typical 150 W, peak 200 W
• Operating temperature: 10 deg C to 35 deg C
• Humidity range: 20% to 80% non-condensing
• MTBF (mean time between failures): 2 million hours per drive

Applications

• Enterprise backup and archive solutions that require large, cost effective storage pools
• Virtualization environments where multiple virtual machines share high-capacity shared storage
• Database systems with growing data sets such as analytics platforms and data warehouses
• Content management and media production workflows needing fast access to terabytes of files
• Disaster recovery sites that replicate primary V3700 storage for business continuity

This expansion module delivers the flexibility to scale your IBM V3700 infrastructure as your data demands increase, while maintaining the reliability and manageability expected from IBM enterprise solutions.