IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2
The IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 is an enterprise midrange hybrid storage array powered by dual 8-core Intel Xeon controllers with 64GB to 128GB cache. Supporting up to 504 drives, hardware-accelerated Real-time Compression, external virtualization, and 4-way controller clustering, it delivered high IOPS for enterprise data centers.
Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| Family | Storwize |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2014 |
| End of sale | Jan 2019 |
| End of support | Dec 2023 |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 128GB |
| Max drives | 504 |
| Host interfaces | 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS |
| Max raw capacity | 4PB |
Generations
- Next generation: IBM Storwize V7000 Gen3
Check compatibility with IBM
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- Compatibility IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
- Specifications IBM Documentation
- Support IBM Support
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FAQ
What compression technology was introduced with the V7000 Gen2?
The V7000 Gen2 featured dedicated hardware acceleration cards for Real-time Compression, delivering compression without impacting host I/O latency.
How many control enclosures could be clustered?
Up to four control enclosures (eight controllers) could be clustered into a single federated system.
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Sources
- IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28