Affordable IBM Storage FlashSystem 5000 for China Suppliers - Flexible Factory Solutions for SMEs
Product Description
Specifications of a Single Cabinet Product
System Overview
- Model IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045, IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015
- Software IBM Storage Virtualize
- Controller Configuration Dual (active/active) / Single or Dual Controller options
- Processor / PCIe Generation Broadwell DE
Connectivity & Ports
- RJ45 Management Port 10 Gb RJ45
- Controller Module Ports 16 Gb FC, 25 Gb Ethernet and 10 Gb Ethernet ports (available for FC and iSCSI connections)
- SAS Ports 12Gb SAS port for host connection and expansion cabinet connection
- Front-end Host Ports 8 ports plus 4 on-board ports
Performance & Capacity
- Supported Connections 12 Gb/s SAS, 25 Gb/s iSCSI (iWARP or RoCE), 10 Gb/s iSCSI, 16 Gb/s Fiber Channel
- Maximum Bandwidth 12 GB per second, 8 GB per second
- Maximum Bandwidth (Read) 12 GB per second
- Response Time (Read) < 70 microseconds
- Max Effective Capacity (Single Cabinet) 573TB (2U cabinet)
Cabinet Support & Drive Compatibility
Small Cabinet Support
- Flash drives: 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB and 30.72TB
- High-performance enterprise disk drive: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
Support for Large Cabinets
- High-performance enterprise disk drive: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
- High-capacity nearline disk drives: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB and 20TB 7,200 rpm (archive-grade)
High-Density Cabinet Support
- Flash drives: 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB and 30.72TB
- High-performance enterprise disk drive: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
- High-capacity nearline disk drives: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB and 20TB 7,200 rpm
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which models are supported under these specifications?
These specifications apply to the IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 and IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015 models, running on IBM Storage Virtualize software.
What is the maximum effective storage capacity within a single cabinet?
The maximum effective capacity within a single cabinet is 573TB when utilizing a 2U cabinet configuration.
What types of host interface connections and port speeds are supported?
The system supports 12 Gb/s SAS, 25 Gb/s iSCSI (iWARP or RoCE), 10 Gb/s iSCSI, and 16 Gb/s Fiber Channel (FC) connections for flexible host and expansion integration.
What read response times can be expected from this hardware?
The system delivers highly responsive read operations, with a read response time of less than 70 microseconds.
What drive capacities are supported in the high-density cabinet?
High-density cabinets support flash drives (1.92TB to 30.72TB), high-performance enterprise disk drives (2.4TB at 10,000 rpm), and high-capacity nearline disk drives (8TB to 20TB at 7,200 rpm).