IBM Storage FlashSystem 5000: Affordable SAS Storage Solution for SMEs by China Suppliers and Factory
Product Description
12 GB/s
Maximum Bandwidth (Read)
< 70 μs
Response Time (Read)
573 TB
Max Effective Capacity (2U)
Dual
Active/Active Controller
Model
IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045, IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015
Software
IBM Storage Virtualize
Controller Configuration
Dual (active/active)
Processor / PCIe Generation
Broadwell DE
RJ45 Management Port
10 Gb RJ45
Controller Module Ports
16 Gb FC, 25 Gb Ethernet, 10 Gb Ethernet (for FC & iSCSI)
SAS Port
12Gb SAS (host & expansion cabinet)
Front-end Host Ports
8 ports plus 4 on-board ports
Maximum Bandwidth
12 GB per second, 8 GB per second
Supported Protocols
12 Gb/s SAS, 25 Gb/s iSCSI (iWARP or RoCE), 10 Gb/s iSCSI, 16 Gb/s Fiber Channel
Cabinet Support & Drive Specifications
Small Cabinet Support
- Flash drives: 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB and 30.72TB
- High-performance enterprise disk: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
Support for Large Cabinets
- High-performance enterprise disk: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
- High-capacity nearline disk: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB and 20TB 7,200 rpm
High-Density Cabinet Support
- Flash drives: 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB and 30.72TB
- High-performance enterprise disk: 2.4TB 10,000 rpm
- High-capacity nearline disk: 8TB, 12TB, 16TB and 20TB 7,200 rpm
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What models are supported under this IBM Storage specification?
This specification supports the IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 and IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015 models, running on IBM Storage Virtualize software.
What is the maximum effective storage capacity in a single cabinet?
The system supports a maximum effective capacity of up to 573TB within a single 2U cabinet configuration.
What controller configuration and host interfaces are available?
It features a dual active/active controller module. Supported host interfaces include 12 Gb/s SAS, 25 Gb/s iSCSI (iWARP or RoCE), 10 Gb/s iSCSI, and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel.
What is the read response time and maximum bandwidth?
The system achieves a read response time of less than 70 microseconds, with a maximum read bandwidth of 12 GB per second.
What drive capacities are supported in the high-density cabinet?
The high-density cabinet supports flash drives ranging from 1.92TB to 30.72TB, high-performance 2.4TB 10,000 rpm enterprise disk drives, and high-capacity nearline disk drives ranging from 8TB to 20TB at 7,200 rpm.