IBM FlashSystems.

All you need to know about IBM FlashSystems.

The IBM FlashSystem family – Storage solutions for every need.

In its FlashSystem (FS) family, IBM is offering a comprehensive storage platform for bare metal, container and hybrid multi-cloud environments.

The systems use flash media based on ultra-fast NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocols and high-performance FlashCore Modules and Storage Class Memory developed by IBM.

Available models range from the entry-level FS 5015, 5035 and 5200 flash arrays and the mid-range FS 7200 to the high-end FS 9200 enterprise flash system.

The IBM FlashSystem family.

IBM FlashSystem 5200 – High-performance storage the size of a pizza box.

The entry-level FS 5200 is the family’s shining star. This IBM FlashSystem may be small, but its features and performance pack a punch the likes of which were, up until recently, only found in fridge-sized storage systems.

It comes with NVMe flash drives, a maximum storage capacity of 32 petabytes (PB) and features that enable maximum reliability and protection against ransomware. Data are processed at a speed of 1.5 million input/output operations (IOPS) per second with a throughput of up to 21 GB/s and a latency of 70 microseconds.

And IBM has packed all these high-performance features into a 1U chassis.

Six good reasons to choose IBM FlashSystems:

Optimum protection against ransomware and careless users.

Safeguarded Copy is a new protection mechanism that can be used to automatically create isolated data copies in a data safe within each FlashSystem. Point in Time (PiT) snapshots are written to a dedicated storage pool where they cannot be changed or accessed just like a WORM (Write Once Read Many) backup (logical air gap). This prevents users and ransomware from changing and deleting the data copies.

Hybrid cloud and container-ready.

IBM FlashSystems support Red Hat Openshift, the Container Storage Interface, Ansible automation and integration into a VMware stack.

Premium flash technology.

FlashCore Modules (FCM) are used in 90% of IBM FlashSystem installations. These IBM-developed flash drives combine unique performance with the shortest response times with high levels of reliability and cost efficiency.

Grows with your needs.

IBM FlashSystems can be scaled up to 32 PB with SAS expansions and 2/4 cluster configurations. The mid-range/high-end systems can even be scaled up to 92 PB.

Outstanding reliability.

IBM FlashSystems have an availability of 99.99% thanks to uninterrupted data migration and HyperSwap technology among others. This allows for an automatic failover and remote mirroring across several sites in the event one site goes down.

Unified management and high cost efficiency.

IBM FS models are managed using Spectrum Virtualize enabling you to virtualise and manage your storage as if it were one single pool. What’s more, IBM flash storage can be easily integrated into existing storage infrastructures meaning you can enjoy unified management and high cost efficiency.

IBM FS 5015 – The enterprise-grade entry-level system.

IBM FS 5035 – Entry flash array for demanding workloads.

IBM FS 5200 – Entry storage with high-end enterprise features.

IBM FS 7200 – Mid-range NVMe storage.

IBM FS 9200 – High-end all-flash array for maximum performance.

Enter the world of flash storage without blowing your budget! Revive your IT infrastructure with a premium flash array or simply swap your existing flash systems for a new, innovative and affordable solution!

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