IBM Storage FlashSystem 7300: High-Performance Solution for Medium Workloads by Leading China Suppliers and Factory
Product Description
Specifications of a single cabinet product
Controllers
Two controller modules
Interface Slots & Ports
Each cabinet has 12 PCIe G4 interface card slots: 32 Gb and 16 Gb FC, 25 Gb Ethernet and 10 Gb Ethernet ports, which can be used for FC and iSCSI connections, and an optional 12 Gb SAS port for host connection and expansion cabinet connection
Management Port
RJ45 management port
Power Supply
Hot-swappable, multi-rack PSU batteries
Maximum Bandwidth (Read)
100 GB per second
Response Time (Read)
< 50 microseconds
Effective Maximum Capacity *
6.60 PBe (4U cabinet)
Processor & PCIe Generation
Intel Ice Lake, fourth-generation PCIe
Max Front-End Host Ports
48
Supported FlashCore Modules
4.8, 9.6, 19.2 and 38.4 TB
Storage Class Memory Drive
1.6TB capacity supported
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1
How many controller modules does the single cabinet support?
Each single cabinet product is configured with two controller modules.
Q2
What is the maximum read bandwidth and response time for this cabinet?
The system delivers a maximum read bandwidth of 100 GB per second with a read response time of less than 50 microseconds.
Q3
What is the effective maximum capacity of a single cabinet?
The effective maximum capacity within a single 4U cabinet is 6.60 PBe.
Q4
Which processor and PCIe standards are used in this product?
The cabinet utilizes Intel Ice Lake processors and fourth-generation PCIe (PCIe G4) technology.
Q5
What interface card slots and ports are available for host connection?
It includes 12 PCIe G4 interface card slots supporting 32 Gb and 16 Gb FC, 25 Gb and 10 Gb Ethernet ports (for FC and iSCSI), an optional 12 Gb SAS port, and an RJ45 management port, offering up to 48 front-end host ports.
Q6
What drive capacities are supported for FlashCore and storage class memory?
It supports FlashCore module (FCM) capacities of 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, and 38.4 TB, alongside a supported storage class memory (SCM) drive capacity of 1.6TB.