The IBM System Storage EXP3000, a modular Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) enclosure, expands the storage capacity of IBM System x servers beyond the physical limitations of the servers. The storage enclosure supports SAS technology, which offers enhanced performance and flexible expandability over the SCSI technology. The System Storage EXP3000 Option for IBM System x helps you meet the challenge of managing mission-critical data in expanding storage requirements.

System Storage EXP3000 SAS external storage enclosure is a high-function, high-density SAS storage expansion unit. It can support up to twelve 3 Gbps SAS drives.

IBM System Storage EXP3000 storage enclosure supports easy customer servicing. Most replaceable items and components are easily accessible for replacement from either the front or the back.