The IBM Netfinity EXP300 storage enclosure, part number 19K1157, is designed to provide reliable external storage for expanding the capacity of IBM servers. This unit supports multiple drives and offers versatile configurations to meet the data storage needs of growing businesses. Featuring a compact form factor, the EXP300 can hold up to 14 hard disk drives in a 3U rack-mountable chassis, making it highly suited for high-density environments where rack space is at a premium.
The storage enclosure is equipped with Ultra2 SCSI technology, which delivers a maximum transfer rate of up to 80 MB/sec per channel. This ensures a high-performance data throughput to keep pace with data-intensive operations. The enclosure supports both hot-swappable drives, allowing for straightforward maintenance and replacement without downtime, and redundant hot-plug power supplies for enhanced reliability and uptime.
The front of the EXP300 includes LED status indicators for power, activity, and errors, providing quick and easy monitoring of the enclosure’s health status. The robust design includes dual cooling fans, which ensure that the unit maintains an optimal operating temperature, reducing the risk of overheating and preserving drive longevity. Additionally, the unit supports RAID configurations when paired with compatible RAID adapters, giving the user the flexibility to set up secure and manageable storage solutions.
Simplicity and efficiency are core attributes of this enclosure, as it has been built to scale effortlessly to meet growing demands by simply adding additional drives as needed. In addition, the integrated design is easy to connect to Netfinity servers, making it a preferred choice for enterprises requiring additional storage capacity but maintaining consistent server integration.
EOL Technology Services provides support, professional services, and replacement parts for the IBM 19K1157 storage enclosure. Our team ensures quick and efficient assistance, helping maintain the performance of your IT infrastructure by sourcing high-quality replacement parts and offering expert guidance on setup and maintenance.
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.
