1746A2E - IBM EXP3512 DAS Hard Drive Array - 12 x Total Bays - 2U Rack-mountable

SKU 1746A2E

Brand IBM

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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Key specifications

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Model: 1746A2E (EXP3512)
Brand: IBM
Drive Bays: 12 x 3.5-inch
Form Factor: 2U Rack-mountable
Interface: SAS
Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished