IBM Storage FlashSystem 5300: High-Performance NVMe Solutions from China Suppliers and Factory
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 | Fibre 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 system offers a maximum effective capacity of up to 1.8 PB (estimated under 3:1 compression and 2:1 deduplication conditions). When connected to an expansion cabinet, the total effective capacity can scale up to 25 PB.
How does the system protect against ransomware and security threats?
The system features FlashCore Modules (FCM) equipped with machine learning threat detection that can identify ransomware and other security anomalies within approximately one minute. Additionally, it supports Safeguarded Copy to create secure, immutable snapshots.
What processor and performance metrics does the system deliver?
It is powered by a 12-core Ice Lake CPU with Intel QuickAssist technology (QAT), delivering a maximum bandwidth of 28.6 GB/s and a maximum IOPS of 632,000 (Q32) to ensure high-performance data processing.
What encryption standards are supported for data security?
Data at rest is secured using XTS-AES-256 encryption. The system also supports secure startup and future-proof quantum-resistant encryption algorithms, such as Crystals-Kyber, to protect against advanced next-generation threats.
Which host interfaces and protocols does the system support?
The system comes with 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.