IBM Storage FlashSystem 5300: High-Performance NVMe Solutions for China Suppliers and Factories
Technical Specifications
| External dimensions | 1U rack-mounted |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers, active-active mode |
| Processor | 12-core Ice Lake CPU with Intel QuickAssist technology (QAT) |
| Cache capacity | Up to 512GB |
| Drive support | Up to 12 NVMe FlashCore modules (FCM4) or standard SSDS are supported |
| Single FCM capacity | Supports 4.8TB, 9.6TB, 19.2TB, 38.4TB |
| Maximum original capacity (1U chassis) | 460.8TB (12 units 38.4TB FCM) |
| Maximum effective capacity (1U chassis) | Up to 1.8PB (estimated under 3:1 compression and 2:1 deduplication conditions) |
| The total effective capacity after expansion | After connecting the expansion cabinet, the maximum effective capacity can reach 25 PB |
| Host ports | 4 on-board 25/10GbE ports; Up to 16 32Gb FC ports or 8 64Gb FC ports can be configured |
| Maximum bandwidth | 28.6 GB/s |
| Maximum IOPS | 632,000 (Q32) |
| Protocol support | Fiber Channel (FC), NVMe over TCP (NVMe over TCP) |
| Data reduction technology | Inline compression and deduplication based on the FlashCore module (FCM) |
| Snapshots and Copies | Supports up to 15,863 snapshots; It has the Safeguarded Copy function |
| High availability and disaster recovery | Supports HyperSwap (for achieving cross-site high availability) and remote replication |
| Virtualization integration | Supports VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols) 2.0 |
| Management platform | IBM Storage Insights (Cloud-based AI management) |
| Safety and reliability | The network security FCM is equipped with machine learning threat detection, which can identify anomalies such as ransomware within approximately one minute |
| Encryption technology | Static data is encrypted using XTS-AES-256; Support secure startup |
| Future security algorithms | Encryption algorithms that support quantum computing resistance, such as Crystals-Kyber |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum effective storage capacity of this system?
Within a single 1U chassis, the maximum effective capacity can reach up to 1.8PB (estimated under 3:1 compression and 2:1 deduplication conditions). When expanded by connecting the expansion cabinet, the total maximum effective capacity can reach up to 25 PB.
What processor and controller configuration does this storage system use?
The system is configured with active-active dual controllers powered by a high-performance 12-core Ice Lake CPU featuring Intel QuickAssist technology (QAT).
How does the system ensure data security and detect ransomware?
Safety is enhanced via network security FCMs equipped with machine learning threat detection, which can identify anomalies such as ransomware within approximately one minute. Additionally, it supports static data encryption using XTS-AES-256 and secure startup.
What type of host connectivity and protocols are supported?
The system features 4 on-board 25/10GbE ports and can be configured with up to 16 32Gb FC ports or 8 64Gb FC ports. It supports Fibre Channel (FC) and NVMe over TCP protocols.
Does the system support quantum-resistant encryption?
Yes, the system supports future-proof security algorithms that resist quantum computing threats, such as Crystals-Kyber encryption.