The IBM 02YC345 Storwize V5030E w/ 4-Port 16Gb FC Storage Node Controller is a high-performance enterprise storage controller (node canister) designed for IBM Storwize V5030E storage systems. It is responsible for managing storage operations, host connectivity, caching, and data processing within the storage array, ensuring high availability and strong performance for enterprise workloads.

This controller is a key component in IBM’s Storwize/V5000E family, commonly used in data centers for virtualization, database storage, and business-critical applications.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 02YC345 (commonly paired with 02PX517/02PX512 variants)
• Product Type: Storage Node Controller / Node Canister
• System Series: IBM Storwize V5030E (2072 platform family)
• Host Interface: 4-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC)
• Architecture: Dual-controller storage node design
• Cache Memory: Enterprise cache (varies by configuration, typically high-speed mirrored cache)
• Application: SAN storage systems / enterprise data centers
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable storage node canister
• Function: Storage processing, RAID control, host communication

Features:

• 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed SAN access
• Designed for IBM Storwize V5030E dual-controller architecture
• Provides enterprise-class caching and data acceleration
• Supports high availability and redundant failover operation
• Optimized for virtualization and mixed workload environments
• Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime during maintenance
• Enables scalable and flexible storage expansion
• Built for 24/7 mission-critical data center operation
• Ensures data integrity and consistent performance under load
• Ideal replacement or spare controller for compatible IBM storage systems