Cost-Effective IBM Storage FlashSystem 7300 with FlashCore® and NVMe Technology - Top Suppliers and Factory in China
Technical Specifications
50 GB/s
Maximum Bandwidth
< 50 μs
Read Response Time
3.39 PBe
Max Capacity / Cabinet
| Overall dimensions | 2U rack-mounted |
| Effective maximum capacity within a single cabinet | 3.39 PBe (2U cabinet) |
| Maximum bandwidth | 50 GB/s |
| Connectivity (standard) | 10 GB/s iSCSI |
| Maximum input/output port | 24 |
| FlashSystem Grid | Integrate up to 32 independent systems into a single grid |
| Memory | 256GB / 768GB / 1.5TB |
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| Maximum IOP (4K read missing) | 1M |
| Controller configuration | 2 controller modules, active - active high availability mode |
| Processor platform | Intel Cascade Lake, third-generation PCIe |
| Storage medium support | Supports IBM FlashCore module (FCM) and NVMe flash memory devices |
| Performance indicators | Maximum read bandwidth of 50 GB/s Read response time |
| Read response time | < 50 microseconds |
| Single FCM capacity | 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 TB |
| The maximum original capacity of a single cabinet | 921TB |
| Front-end host ports | up to 24 |
| Interface card options | 32/16 Gb FC, 25/10 Gb Ethernet (for FC/iSCSI), and an optional 12 Gb SAS |
| On-board ports | 10Gb RJ45 Ethernet port, RJ45 management port |
| Core software | Based on IBM Storage Virtualize, it provides rich enterprise-level functions |
| Network resilience | Utilizing the FCM4 module, ransomware anomalies can be detected within one minute. Support tamper-proof snapshots |
| High availability and disaster recovery | Supports three-site replication and synchronous/asynchronous remote replication |
| Data security | Supports AES encryption for static data and secure boot |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the maximum capacity and dimensions of this storage system?
The storage system features a 2U rack-mounted form factor. It provides a maximum original raw capacity of 921TB for a single cabinet, and supports an effective maximum capacity of up to 3.39 PBe within a single 2U cabinet configuration.
What performance levels can this storage controller achieve?
It delivers a maximum read bandwidth of 50 GB/s, up to 1 Million IOPS (for 4K read missing scenarios), and achieves an ultra-low read response time of less than 50 microseconds.
How does the system protect data against ransomware attacks?
By utilizing the advanced FCM4 (IBM FlashCore Module 4) technology, the system can detect ransomware and security anomalies within one minute. Additionally, it supports tamper-proof snapshots to ensure secure recovery points.
What connectivity and interface options are available?
The system offers standard 10 GB/s iSCSI connectivity on-board along with up to 24 front-end host ports. Interface options include 32/16 Gb FC or NVMe/FC, 25/10/100 Gb Ethernet (for FC/iSCSI or NVMe/TCP), and an optional 12 Gb SAS card.
Does the system support high availability and disaster recovery?
Yes, it is designed with a high-availability active-active configuration utilizing 2 controller modules. For disaster recovery, it supports three-site replication as well as both synchronous and asynchronous remote replication.
What processor and software platform does this system run on?
The hardware architecture is built on the Intel Cascade Lake processor platform utilizing third-generation PCIe. The core software is powered by IBM Storage Virtualize, which provides comprehensive enterprise-level data services and data security features like AES static encryption and secure boot.