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IBM 1746A2E EXP3512 DAS Hard Drive Array 12 x Total Bays 2U
- 12 x 3.5-inch drive bays
- 2U rack-mountable form factor
- Supports SAS and SATA hard drives
- Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) solution
- Designed for IBM System x and other compatible servers
- Provides high-capacity storage expansion
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Product Overview
The IBM 1746A2E EXP3512 is a 2U rack-mountable DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) enclosure designed to expand storage capacity for IBM systems. It provides twelve total drive bays, supporting 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives. This array is suitable for increasing storage volume for servers requiring direct access to large amounts of data.
Technical Information
| Model | 1746A2E (EXP3512) |
| Brand | IBM |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mountable |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS |
| Supported Drive Types | SAS, SATA |
| Type | DAS Hard Drive Array |
Product Description
The IBM 1746A2E EXP3512 is a 2U rack-mountable Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) enclosure, engineered to provide significant storage expansion capabilities for IBM's server portfolio, including System x and other compatible platforms. This unit features twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, allowing for the installation of a substantial number of hard disk drives to meet growing data storage requirements. It supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives, offering flexibility in drive selection based on performance and cost considerations. The SAS interface ensures high-speed data transfer, making it suitable for applications that demand quick access to large volumes of data. As a DAS solution, the EXP3512 connects directly to a host server, simplifying the storage architecture and management compared to more complex SAN solutions. The 2U form factor is designed for efficient integration into standard server racks, optimizing space utilization within data centers. The IBM 1746A2E EXP3512 is an effective solution for businesses needing to scale their storage capacity for file servers, application servers, backup targets, or other data-intensive workloads that require direct, high-capacity storage attached to the server.
