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2076‑AHC1 / 31P1862×2 – IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 Compression Accelerator (Pair)
2076‑AHC1 / 31P1862×2 – IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 Compression Accelerator (Pair)
2076‑AHC1 / 31P1862×2 – IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 Compression Accelerator (Pair)
The IBM 2076‑AHC1 option consists of two 31P1862 compression accelerator cards that install in Gen 2 Storwize V7000 controllers. Working together, the pair off‑loads real‑time compression from the system CPUs, delivering:
Up to 2 : 1 inline compression without performance penalty
Higher effective capacity per drive tray, delaying costly disk expansions
Lower power and cooling requirements thanks to reduced spindle count
These hot‑pluggable PCIe modules are IBM‑qualified, ensuring full microcode integration and call‑home support.
Key Specs
Option / FRU: 2076‑AHC1 / 31P1862 (supplied as a matched pair)
Platform: IBM Storwize V7000 Gen 2 controllers (2076‑624, ‑724, ‑824)
Function: Hardware assist for Real‑time Compression
Throughput Gain: Up to 2× vs. software‑only compression
Install: Field‑replaceable, hot‑swappable
Ideal For
• Tier‑1 VM and database volumes
• Backup/DR pools where footprint matters
• Any V7000 G2 site seeking max $/GB efficiency
Upgrade your V7000 Gen2 with the 2076‑AHC1 accelerator pair and unlock higher capacity, lower TCO, and enterprise‑class performance—without adding a single disk.
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Condition: Refurbished
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Warranty
Warranty
The majority of our equipment comes with 6 months warranty, with the exception of tapes and batteries - which comes wth 1 month waranty. If you need a special warranty period, you can ask your contact person for an extended warranty. Please note that the extended warranty can be extended for a maximum of 3 years and in most cases it incurs an extra cost. It must also be purchased at the same time as the original Purchase Order. In the event a faulty part or a part that stops working within its warranty period, email your contact person and request a RMA (email should include Ameta invoice number, product part number & serial number) and we will process your claim. You can view our Terms of sale here: https://ametacomputer.com/pages/terms-of-sale
Conditions
Conditions
Refurbished
Product is cleaned and refurbished by Ameta.
Manufacturer Refurbished
Product is refurbished and re-certified by the original manufacturer.
New F/S
Product is unused and factory sealed in original manufacturer retail packaging.
New
Product is unused with or without original manufacturer packaging, such as bulk, pulls, or spares.
New Open Box (NOB)
Product is unused, but original manufacturer packaging seal is broken or cut.
The condition for each product, can be found in the description of the product.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Information
We offer same-day shipping on all orders placed before 14:30 CEST (Central European Summer Time), Monday through Friday. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day.
Typical delivery times:
- Within Europe: 1–2 business days
- Outside Europe: 2–3 business days
Shipping costs vary depending on the destination and the items in your order. The exact shipping rate will be calculated at checkout.
All items are securely packed and shipped with tracking, so you can follow your delivery every step of the way. If you have special shipping requirements or need express delivery, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

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