Compare IBM FlashSystem models
Use enclosure size and drive type to narrow the choice, then open the model for software and expansion rules. IOPS figures retain their test labels; a read-hit result and a read-miss result are different measurements.
| Model / machine type | Rack space | Internal drive positions | Cache | Published IOPS | Published bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlashSystem 50102072-2H4; 2072-2H2 | 2U | 24 SFF or 12 LFF SAS | 16 / 32 / 64 GB | Workload dependent | Configuration dependent |
| FlashSystem 50152072-2N2; 2072-2N4 | 2U | 12 LFF or 24 SFF SAS | 32 / 64 GB | Up to 1.2 million | Up to 8 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 50302072-3H2; 2072-3H4 | 2U | 12 LFF or 24 SFF SAS | 32 / 64 GB | Workload dependent | Configuration dependent |
| FlashSystem 50352072-3N2; 2072-3N4 | 2U | 12 LFF or 24 SFF SAS | 32 / 64 GB | Up to 1.2 million | Up to 12 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 50454680-3P2; 4680-3P4 | 2U | 12 LFF or 24 SFF SAS | 64 GB total | 1.2 million read hit | Up to 12 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 51002077-4H4; 2078-4H4; 2078-UHB | 2U | 24 NVMe | 64 / 192 / 576 GB | Up to 900,000 | 15 Gb/s as published |
| FlashSystem 52004662-6H2; 4662-UH6 | 1U | 12 NVMe | 64 to 512 GB | Up to 1.5 million | Up to 21 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 53004662-7H2 | 1U | 12 NVMe | 64 / 256 / 512 GB | Up to 2.2 million | Up to 28.6 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 56005127-A20 | 1U | 12 EDSFF NVMe | 256 / 512 GB | Up to 2.6 million | Up to 30 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 72002076-824; 2076-U7C; 4664-824 | 2U | 24 NVMe | 256 GB to 1.5 TB | 2.3 million read hit | Up to 35 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 73004657-924; 4657-U7D | 2U | 24 NVMe | 256 GB to 1.5 TB | 3.5 million read hit, family page | Up to 45 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 76005075-A30 | 2U | 32 EDSFF NVMe | 768 GB to 1.5 TB | 4.3 million read hit | Up to 55 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 91009110-AF7; 9150-AF8; 9846 / 9848 AF7 / AF8 | 2U | 24 NVMe | 128 GB to 1.5 TB | 3.8 million read hit, AF8 | Up to 34 GB/s, AF8 |
| FlashSystem 92004666-AG8; 9846-AG8; 9848-AG8 | 2U | 24 NVMe | 256 / 768 / 1,536 GB | 4.5 million read hit | Up to 45 GB/s |
| FlashSystem 95004983-AH8; 4666-AH8 in family overview | 4U | 48 NVMe | 1 / 2 / 3 TB | 2.5 million read miss | Up to 45 GB/s, dedicated source |
| FlashSystem 96005078-A40 | 2U | 32 NVMe | 1.5 TB to 3 TB | Up to 6.3 million | Up to 86 GB/s |
FCM5 models are 5600, 7600 and 9600. Earlier NVMe models and SAS models remain listed for repair and upgrade planning.
Published maxima do not establish application performance. Each model preserves source conflicts and capacity definitions beside its specifications.
FlashSystem model specifications (16)
IBM FlashSystem 5010 2072-2H4
Keep a 5010 running with the right SAS drives and controller parts. We can quote an enclosure or a configured system around your installed 2072-2H4 or 2072-2H2.
IBM FlashSystem 5015 2072-2N2
Choose the 5015 for a SAS storage configuration with room to grow. We can match its LFF or SFF enclosure and host connections to your workload and budget.
IBM FlashSystem 5030 2072-3H2
Repair or expand a 5030 with SAS parts matched to its LFF or SFF chassis. The 3H2 has twelve drive bays; the 3H4 has twenty-four for a denser SFF configuration.
IBM FlashSystem 5035 2072-3N2
Add compression and deduplication to an entry SAS storage system with the 5035. We can configure its LFF or SFF enclosure and expansion shelves for the capacity you need.
IBM FlashSystem 5045 4680-3P2
Expand a SAS storage installation with the 5045 and its matching 4680 shelves. The SFF control enclosure holds twenty-four drives and supports a two-system cluster.
IBM FlashSystem 5100 2077-4H4
Keep internal NVMe storage and external SAS expansion separate when upgrading a 5100. We can match FlashCore generations and feature codes to your exact controller and shelves.
IBM FlashSystem 5200 4662-6H2
Fit NVMe storage into one rack unit with the 5200. We can size FlashCore or standard NVMe drives and add compatible SAS expansion without treating cluster limits as enclosure capacity.
IBM FlashSystem 5300 4662-7H2
Choose the 5300 for a compact NVMe controller with FCM4 and faster host connections. We can configure its twelve bays and expand with the matching 4662 SAS shelves.
IBM FlashSystem 5600 5127-A20
Get FCM5 storage in a single rack unit with the 5600. We can match twelve EDSFF bays and your Fibre Channel or Ethernet connections to a production or secondary workload.
IBM FlashSystem 7200 2076-824
Upgrade a 7200 without confusing its internal NVMe modules with SAS expansion drives. We can match the 2076 or 4664 controller identity and the installed software before quoting parts.
IBM FlashSystem 7300 4657-924
Keep 7300 upgrades within the correct 4657 enclosure family. We can size its NVMe media and host interfaces while checking the shelf and clustering restrictions that affect an expansion.
IBM FlashSystem 7600 5075-A30
Consolidate demanding workloads on thirty-two FCM5 bays in 2U with the 7600. We can size cache and host adapters alongside capacity so the SAN can keep up with the storage.
IBM FlashSystem 9100 9110-AF7
Match a 9100-family upgrade to its AF7 or AF8 controller before choosing parts. The 9110 and 9150 share NVMe drive choices but use different controller processors.
IBM FlashSystem 9200 4666-AG8
Size a 9200 upgrade around its AG8 controller and NVMe media. We can match cache, FlashCore features and SAS shelves while keeping single-system and cluster performance distinct.
IBM FlashSystem 9500 4983-AH8
Consolidate large workloads on the 9500 with forty-eight NVMe bays and up to 3 TB of cache. We can match the 4983-AH8 ordering features to your installed enclosure and expansion plan.
IBM FlashSystem 9600 5078-A40
Bring large production workloads together on the 9600 with FCM5 and up to 3 TB of cache. We can size the thirty-two-bay system and match host connectivity to the workload you plan to move.