IBM Storage Controller Node Canister for Storwize V5000

The IBM 00Y5764 is a Fibre Channel-capable controller node canister for the IBM Storwize V5000 storage system, providing FC host connectivity alongside the standard iSCSI interface options — ideal for V5000 deployments integrated into existing Fibre Channel SAN fabrics requiring direct FC host attachment.

Key Features

• Storwize V5000 controller node canister with Fibre Channel host connectivity support
• Enables FC SAN attachment for V5000 in existing Fibre Channel fabric environments
• Hot-swap capable with active partner node for non-disruptive canister replacement
• Integrated mirrored write cache between paired node canisters
• IBM Spectrum Virtualize managed with full V5000 feature set including Easy Tier

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 00Y5764
• Manufacturer: IBM
• Component Type: Controller Node Canister (Fibre Channel)
• Compatible System: IBM Storwize V5000
• Host Interface: Fibre Channel (FC) + iSCSI
• Cache: Included (mirrored between paired node canisters)
• Hot-Swap: Yes (with redundant partner node active)

Component Specifications

• FC Port Speed: 8Gb/s or 16Gb/s (configuration dependent)
• FC Ports: Per IBM V5000 FC canister specification
• Drive Interface: SAS backplane connectivity
• Cache Protection: Supercapacitor or battery-backed write cache
• Failover: Automatic non-disruptive I/O failover to partner node
• Management: IBM Spectrum Virtualize GUI, CLI, REST API

Use Cases

• IBM Storwize V5000 deployments requiring Fibre Channel SAN host connectivity
• Replacing a failed FC controller canister in a V5000 FC SAN environment
• Upgrading V5000 from iSCSI-only to Fibre Channel host connectivity
• FC SAN environments where Storwize V5000 serves as a shared block storage target

Compatibility

• IBM Storwize V5000 Control Enclosure with FC host connectivity requirement
• Compatible with 8Gb/s and 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN fabrics and HBAs
• Managed via IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM Storage Insights
• Verify FC canister compatibility with your V5000 firmware level before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes the 00Y5764 from 03JK747, 00RY384, and 00Y5860?

The 00Y5764 includes Fibre Channel host interface ports, making it specifically suited for V5000 FC SAN deployments. The 03JK747, 00RY384, and 00Y5860 variants are configured for iSCSI or FCoE host connectivity. Select the canister variant that matches your host connectivity protocol.

Can a Storwize V5000 have one FC canister (00Y5764) and one iSCSI canister in a pair?

IBM recommends populating both node canister slots with matching interface types for consistent host connectivity and failover behavior. Mixing FC and iSCSI canisters in a pair is not a standard IBM-supported configuration — consult IBM support before attempting mixed-interface canister deployments.

What FC speeds does the 00Y5764 support?

The V5000 FC controller canister supports Fibre Channel speeds per its hardware generation — typically 8Gb/s with backward compatibility to 4Gb/s, or 16Gb/s depending on the canister revision. Verify the FC port speed against your SAN switch capability before installation.

The IBM 00Y5764 FC controller node canister enables IBM Storwize V5000 to participate natively in Fibre Channel SAN fabrics — delivering the block storage performance, dual-controller redundancy, and IBM Spectrum Virtualize management that V5000 environments require when FC host connectivity is mandated by existing SAN infrastructure.