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1746-A4E - IBM 1746 DS3524 EXP3524 Single ESM Expansion
- Type: Expansion Unit
- Model: EXP3524
- Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5-inch
- Compatibility: IBM DS3500 series
- Connects to DS3500 controller
- Increases storage capacity
- Designed for 2.5-inch drives
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Product Overview
The IBM 1746-A4E is an EXP3524 expansion unit for the IBM DS3500 storage system. It provides 24 drive bays for 2.5-inch drives and connects to a DS3500 controller module. This expansion unit is designed to increase the storage capacity of the DS3500 series.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 1746-A4E |
| Product Name | EXP3524 Expansion Unit |
| Drive Bays | 24 x 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM DS3500 series |
| Type | Expansion Unit |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 1746-A4E, identified as the EXP3524 expansion unit, is a key component designed to extend the storage capacity of the IBM System Storage DS3500 series. This unit provides 24 drive bays, specifically accommodating 2.5-inch form factor drives, which can include high-speed SAS HDDs or SSDs. The EXP3524 connects directly to a DS3500 controller module (such as those found in the DS3512 or DS3524 systems), effectively adding a significant amount of storage capacity to the existing SAN infrastructure. This expansion unit is built with a focus on density and performance. Its 2U rack-mountable design allows for a substantial number of drives to be housed within a compact space, making it an efficient solution for consolidating data. The 2.5-inch drive bays are ideal for environments that prioritize performance and power efficiency, often found in enterprise data centers. The EXP3524 supports hot-swappable drives, ensuring that storage can be expanded or maintained without interrupting server operations. By adding the IBM 1746-A4E EXP3524 to a DS3500 system, organizations can scale their storage resources to meet growing demands. This is particularly useful for applications that require large amounts of high-performance storage, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and analytics workloads. The seamless integration with the DS3500 controllers ensures that the expanded storage is managed as a unified pool, simplifying administration and maximizing the utility of the storage investment.
