IBM Storage FlashSystem

IBM Storage FlashSystem is a family of high-performance, all-flash and hybrid storage solutions designed for enterprises of all sizes. Built on NVMe and IBM FlashCore technology, they deliver ultra-low latency, high throughput, and AI-powered efficiency.
Integrated with IBM Spectrum Virtualize, they offer advanced data services like compression, deduplication, encryption, and cyber resilience features such as Safeguarded Copy for ransomware protection.
Seamless hybrid cloud integration, scalability, and automation, FlashSystem is ideal for AI, analytics, virtualization, and mission-critical workloads, providing a cost-efficient, secure, and high-performing storage platform.

IBM Storage FlashSystem Advantages

  • High Performance

    • Utilizes NVMe and FlashCore Modules to deliver ultra-low latency and high throughput.
    • Supports high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) to improve application performance.
  • AI-Powered Data Efficiency
    • Features IBM’s AI-driven Easy Tier technology, which automatically optimizes data placement.
    • Uses advanced compression, deduplication, and thin provisioning to reduce storage costs.
  • Enterprise-Grade Reliability
    • Built-in IBM FlashCore technology enhances endurance, security, and data integrity.
    • Supports high availability with multi-site replication and disaster recovery options.
  • Cyber Resiliency & Security
    • Features IBM Safeguarded Copy, which creates immutable snapshots to protect against ransomware and data corruption.
    • Supports encryption and secure erase for enhanced data security.
  • Scalability & Flexibility
    • Can scale vertically (adding more performance) and horizontally (adding capacity).
    • Supports hybrid cloud environments with IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and other cloud integrations.
  • Multicloud & AI Integration
    • Seamless integration with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and VMware.
    • AI-powered storage analytics via IBM Storage Insights for proactive management.
  • Cost Efficiency
    • High data reduction ratios (up to 5:1) help save storage space and lower costs.
    • Lower power and cooling requirements compared to traditional HDD-based storage.
  • Ease of Use & Management
    • IBM Storage Virtualize allows centralized management across storage arrays.
    • Supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) for improved performance and simplified networking.

IBM Storage FlashSystem

  • IBM Storage FlashSystem 5000, 5300 and C200:

    The IBM FlashSystem 5000, 5300, and C200 are enterprise-grade storage solutions designed for different needs. The 5000 is an entry-level, cost-effective hybrid storage system with NVMe support, ideal for SMBs. The 5300 is a mid-range, all-NVMe solution with IBM FlashCore Modules, AI-driven optimization, and advanced data reduction, making it perfect for high-performance workloads. The C200 is a cloud-optimized, budget-friendly option designed for hybrid cloud and AI applications. All three offer scalability, cyber resilience, and seamless integration with hybrid cloud environments.

  • IBM Storage FlashSystem 7300

    The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is a high-performance, enterprise storage solution designed for data-intensive workloads. It features NVMe-optimized architecture with support for IBM FlashCore Modules and standard NVMe SSDs, delivering ultra-low latency (under 50 microseconds) and high throughput (up to 50GB/s read bandwidth). Powered by Intel Cascade Lake processors, it offers up to 1.5TB cache memory and integrates IBM Spectrum Virtualize for advanced data services like compression, encryption, and cyber resilience. Scalable and efficient, it is ideal for AI, analytics, virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments.

  • IBM Storage FlashSystem 9500:

    The IBM FlashSystem 9500 is a high-end, all-NVMe enterprise storage solution designed for extreme performance and scalability. It supports up to 48 NVMe FlashCore Modules or SSDs, delivering under 50µs latency and 100GB/s read bandwidth. Powered by dual 24-core Intel Ice Lake processors with up to 3TB memory, it integrates IBM Spectrum Virtualize for advanced data services like compression, encryption, and cyber resilience. Ideal for AI, analytics, and mission-critical workloads, it offers seamless expansion via SAS enclosures, making it a powerful, future-ready storage platform.