IBM Storage FlashSystem 5000: Affordable SAS Solution for SMEs - Trusted China Suppliers & Factory
Product Description
Specifications of a Single Cabinet Product
Model
IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045, IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015
Software
IBM Storage Virtualize
Controller Configuration
Dual (active/active)
Processor / PCIe Generation
Broadwell DE
Controller Modules
Two controller modules
RJ45 Management Port
10 Gb RJ45
Front-end Host Ports
8 ports plus 4 on-board ports
Connectivity & Performance
Supported Protocols
16 Gb FC, 25 Gb Ethernet, 10 Gb Ethernet, 12 Gb/s SAS
SAS Ports
12Gb SAS port for host & expansion cabinet connection
iSCSI Support
25 Gb/s (iWARP or RoCE), 10 Gb/s
Maximum Bandwidth
12 GB/s, 8 GB/s (Read: 12 GB/s)
Response Time (Read)
< 70 microseconds
Max Effective Capacity
573TB (Within single 2U cabinet)
Cabinet & Storage Drive Support Options
Small Cabinet Support
Flash Drives: 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB, and 30.72TB
Enterprise Disk Drive: 2.4TB (10,000 rpm high-performance)
Large Cabinet Support
Enterprise Disk Drive: 2.4TB (10,000 rpm high-performance)
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
Enterprise Disk Drive: 2.4TB (10,000 rpm high-performance)
Nearline Disk Drives: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, and 20TB (7,200 rpm archive-grade)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which models are covered under these specifications?
The specifications cover the IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 and IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015 models.
What software manages these storage systems?
These storage systems are powered by IBM Storage Virtualize software.
What is the maximum effective capacity of a single cabinet?
The maximum effective capacity within a single 2U cabinet is 573TB.
What host connectivity ports and protocols are supported?
The systems support 16 Gb FC, 25 Gb Ethernet, and 10 Gb Ethernet ports for FC and iSCSI (iWARP or RoCE) connections, along with 12Gb SAS ports for host and expansion cabinet connections.
What is the read response time of these systems?
The system delivers a fast read response time of less than 70 microseconds.
What types of disk drives can be used in the high-density cabinet?
The high-density cabinet supports flash drives (1.92TB to 30.72TB), 2.4TB 10,000 rpm enterprise-level disk drives, and nearline disk drives (8TB to 20TB at 7,200 rpm).