IBM System Storage EXP2500 Express
Cost-effective and scalable next-generation storage expansion enclosure
[174712X]
IBM has combined best-of-breed development with leading 6 Gbps host interface and drive technology in the IBM® System Storage® EXP2500 Express®, a cost-effective, fully integrated complement to IBM System x® and IBM BladeCenter® servers. Offering substantial improvements at a price that will fit most budgets, the EXP2500 Express delivers superior price-to-performance ratios, functionality, scalability and ease-of-use for the entry-level storage user.
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Details
Easy to manage, flexible and extendable, the EXP2500 Express is designed to work as a direct-attach external disk solution for System x and BladeCenter servers using ServeRAID controllers. The EXP2500 Express helps organizations enhance capacity seamlessly to address their current and future data needs.
The new EXP2500 Express is a performance-oriented SAS platform designed to increase both bandwidth and throughput with next-generation storage technology.
The EXP2500 Express offers an opportunity for organizations with important budget concerns to solve their data growth needs with a cost-effective device that can meet or even exceed competitive SAS 2.0 offerings in the marketplace.
Highlights
- Based on 6 Gbps SAS interface connectivity, the IBM System Storage EXP2500 Express provides an affordable external disk solution for direct attachment to IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter servers via ServeRAID controllers
- Support for flexible, high-performance and nearline disk drive options as well as high performing Solid State Drives (SSDs)
- High-density 2U enclosure designed for supporting up to 12 3.5-inch disk drives on model EXP2512 Express and 24 2.5-inch disk drives on model EXP2524 Express
- High availability and reliability, with dual AC power supplies and fans
Manufacturer | IBM |
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Part No. | 174712X |
Width | 446 |
Height | 87 |
Depth | 556 |
Weight [Kg] | 34.00 |
Rack Units | 2 U |
Drive Bays | 12 in the EXP2512 enclosure; 24 in the EXP2524 enclosure |
Capacity | Up to 36 TB |
HDD Suitability | EXP2512: 300 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 3.5 in. HDD 450 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 3.5 in. HDD 600 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 3.5 in. HDD 1 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 in. HDD 2 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 in. HDD 3 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 in. HDD (not supported in BladeCenter configurations) EXP2524: 146 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 2.5 in. HDD 300 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 2.5 in. HDD 300 GB 10,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 2.5 in. HDD 600 GB 10,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 2.5 in. HDD 900 GB 10,000 rpm 6 Gb SAS 2.5 in. HDD 500 GB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 2.5 in. HDD 1 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 2.5 in. HDD 200 GB 2.5 in. SAS Solid State Drive (SSD) 400 GB 2.5 in. SAS Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Storage Controller | EXP2500 Express external disk provides: Direct attachment to selected System x servers using the IBM ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller (part number 46M0830); Direct attachment to selected BladeCenter servers using the BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module (part number 39Y9195) and IBM ServeRAID MR10ie (CIOv) Controller (part number 46C7167) |
RAID Options | Supports RAID levels supported by ServeRAID Controllers:; Standard 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 Optional 6, 60 |
Standard | Three-year limited warranty, Customer Replaceable Units, onsite service, next business day 9x5, service upgrades available |
Others Products of Interest
1747-HC1 (PN 174712X)—System Storage EXP2512 Express Storage Enclosure;
1747-HC2 (PN 174724X)—System Storage EXP2524 Express Storage Enclosure
1747-HC2 (PN 174724X)—System Storage EXP2524 Express Storage Enclosure