The IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Part Number: 1727-HC1) is a versatile and powerful storage enclosure designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of your data storage environment. It provides significant storage expansion capabilities, making it suitable for environments that require high data availability. The EXP3000 is an ideal choice for entry to midrange storage solutions, as it functions as a complement to IBM System x™ servers and other IBM blades and devices.
One of its standout features is its ability to support up to 12 SAS and SATA drives within a compact 2U rack-mountable chassis. This flexibility allows for dual connectivity options, enabling users to mix and match drive types within the storage shelf. Additionally, the EXP3000 supports 2.5" or 3.5" drive sizes, offering versatility in the components that you can integrate.
This storage enclosure features dual-redundant power supplies and dual-redundant cooling units, ensuring continuity of service in the event of a power or cooling issue. Additionally, the enclosure offers RAID protection capabilities that can be deployed when used within a managed environment, making it reliable for applications ranging from simple data archiving to increasing storage for virtualised infrastructure.
For connectivity, the EXP3000 includes SAS interfaces capable of delivering fast, reliable data transfers. Hot-swappable components, including hard drives, power supplies, and fans, ensure seamless operation and ease of maintenance, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
Overall, the IBM System Storage EXP3000 (1727-HC1) is ideal for IT infrastructures that require scalability, redundancy, and support for a mix of different storage configurations to suit both performance and cost-effective environments.
EOL Technology Services supports your IT operations by offering professional services, maintenance and providing replacement parts for equipment such as the IBM System Storage EXP3000 (1727-HC1). If you have legacy systems, we can help maintain them through our expert team and supply chain for spare parts.
We can ship to most places in the world, but due to regulations and laws there are some countries we cannot ship to. Please contact a member of the team for clarification based on your location.
We can provide ongoing storage support, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and a range of on-site data storage maintenance contracts to keep your system infrastructure running.
Yes, we offer professional installation and configuration services to ensure the part is set up correctly and integrated seamlessly into any existing infrastructure.
Certainly! We can assess your storage needs, performance requirements, and growth plans to recommend the most suitable hardware for your organisation.
We have access to a global supply chain of storage systems not advertised on our website. If you contact a member of the team with the part you require, we will do our best to provide a competitive no obligation quote.
