FlashSystem 5030 specifications
FlashSystem 5030 enclosure and performance specifications| Specification | Model detail |
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| Machine type and model | 2072-3H2; 2072-3H4 |
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| Control enclosure | 2U |
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| Internal drive positions | 12 LFF or 24 SFF SAS |
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| System cache / memory | 32 / 64 GB |
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| Published IOPS | Workload dependent |
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| Published bandwidth | Configuration dependent |
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| Capacity context | Drive and RAID dependent |
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Published maxima describe specific test conditions. Application results depend on the drive population and RAID layout as well as block size, read/write mix and host connections.
FlashSystem 5030 drive choices and capacity
FlashSystem 5030 storage media| Drive class | Supported source context |
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| Internal storage | 12 Gb SAS HDD and SAS SSD |
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| NVMe / FlashCore | Not supported in the control enclosure |
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Raw capacity is the installed media total before RAID and reserves. Usable capacity is what remains for data; effective capacity also assumes compression or other data reduction.
FlashSystem 5030 host connectivity
FlashSystem 5030 host and expansion connections| Connection | Configuration |
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| Fibre Channel | 16 Gb; supported 32 Gb configurations |
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| Ethernet | 10 / 25 Gb; RoCE or iWARP options |
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| SAS | 12 Gb four-port host adapter |
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FlashSystem 5030 expansion and scale
FlashSystem 5030 expansion scope| Option | Model or limit |
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| 2U LFF | 2072-12G / F12, twelve drives |
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| 2U SFF | 2072-24G / F24, twenty-four drives |
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| 5U high density | 2072-92G / F92, ninety-two drives |
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FlashSystem 5030 detailed hardware and feature tables
5030 2072-3H2 hardware specifications
5030 2072-3H2 hardware specifications| Product | IBM FlashSystem 5030 |
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| Machine Type / Model | 2072-3H2 |
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| Control Enclosure | 2U LFF |
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| Internal Drive Bays | 12 |
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| Drive Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF SAS; supported 2.5-inch media uses applicable LFF carrier |
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| Node Canisters | 2 |
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| Base Cache | 32GB total / 16GB per node |
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| Maximum Cache | 64GB total / 32GB per node |
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| Internal Storage | 12Gb SAS HDD and SAS flash |
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| Optional Fibre Channel | 16Gb and supported 32Gb FC |
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| Optional Ethernet | 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet |
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| Optional SAS Host Adapter | 12Gb SAS |
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| Expansion Interface | 12Gb SAS |
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| Storage Software | IBM Spectrum Virtualize / IBM Storage Virtualize |
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| Final Major Software Family | IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4 |
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| IBM Standard End of Support | December 31, 2026 |
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5030 LFF and SFF chassis comparison
5030 LFF and SFF chassis comparison| Specification | 2072-3H2 | 2072-3H4 |
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| Enclosure | 2U | 2U |
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| Drive Bays | 12 | 24 |
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| Primary Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF | 2.5-inch SFF |
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| Base Cache | 32GB | 32GB |
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| Maximum Cache | 64GB | 64GB |
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| Node Canisters | 2 | 2 |
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| Expansion Support | SAS | SAS |
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| NVMe / FlashCore | No | No |
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5030 Fibre Channel optics
5030 Fibre Channel optics| IBM Part Number | Description |
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| 00RY190 | 16Gb Fibre Channel Short-Wave SFP |
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| 00RY191 | 16Gb Fibre Channel Long-Wave SFP |
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| 02PX560 | 32Gb Fibre Channel Long-Wave SFP |
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5030 Ethernet transceivers
5030 Ethernet transceivers| IBM Part Number | Description |
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| 01FT777 | 25Gb Short-Wave SFP28 for RoCE |
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| 01NN193 | 25Gb Short-Wave SFP28 for iWARP |
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5030 expansion enclosure options
5030 expansion enclosure options| Machine Type / Model | Description | Drive Bays | Form Factor |
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| 2072-12G / 2072-F12 | FlashSystem 5000 Expansion Enclosure | 12 | 2U LFF |
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| 2072-24G / 2072-F24 | FlashSystem 5000 Expansion Enclosure | 24 | 2U SFF |
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| 2072-92G / 2072-F92 | FlashSystem 5000 High-Density Expansion Enclosure | 92 | 5U High Density |
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| 2072-12F / 2072-E12 | Earlier-generation compatible expansion | 12 | 2U LFF |
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| 2072-24F / 2072-E24 | Earlier-generation compatible expansion | 24 | 2U SFF |
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| 2072-92F / 2072-E92 | Earlier-generation compatible high-density expansion | 92 | 5U |
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5030 SAS expansion cables
5030 SAS expansion cables| IBM Part Number | Description |
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| 00AR272 | 0.6m mSAS-HD Expansion Cable |
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| 00AR311 | 1.5m mSAS-HD Expansion Cable |
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| 00AR317 | 3m mSAS-HD Expansion Cable |
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| 01EJ190 | 6m mSAS-HD Expansion Cable |
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5030 lifecycle and replacement context
5030 lifecycle and replacement context| General Availability | March 6, 2020 |
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| Withdrawn from Marketing | February 9, 2021 |
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| IBM Standard End of Support | December 31, 2026 |
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| IBM Recommended Replacement | 4680-2P2, 4680-2P4, 4680-3P2 and 4680-3P4 family |
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FlashSystem 5030 configuration limits and source differences
- Keep equal cache configurations in both node canisters.
- The source identifies Storage Virtualize 8.4 as the final major family and December 31, 2026 as standard end of support; include a support or replacement plan with the quote.
FlashSystem 5030 software and IBM i attachment
We check the installed IBM Storage Virtualize or Spectrum Virtualize level against the proposed drives and adapters. Features such as replication, encryption and snapshots depend on the model, software level and entitlements.
For IBM i, send the Power model, IBM i release and host adapter details. We check direct or switched attachment and the supported protocol in the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center before finalizing the configuration.
FlashSystem 5030 data services and availability
- Thin provisioning, data-reduction pools and FlashCopy at the installed software and licence level.
- Replication, Easy Tier and encryption require the supported configuration and entitlements.
Room and upgrade requirements for FlashSystem 5030
- Identify the installation. Send the complete machine type, serial number and installed software level.
- Record capacity and workload. Include installed drive types, RAID layout and current usable space with peak IOPS and latency.
- Check rack and power. Record rail depth, service clearance and the existing outlet and PDU connections; include every expansion shelf.
- Plan attachment and migration. Include host adapters, switch models and optics with the available migration window.
FlashSystem 5030 technical references
FlashSystem 5030 product specifications and identifiers ... FlashSystem family specifications.
Parts and options for FlashSystem 5030
Match each option to the installed enclosure and software. An order feature, drive-model identifier and service FRU have different roles; the source context below stays with each number.
Memory
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
FlashSystem 5030 memory options
| Product |
Description |
Part numbers |
Feature codes |
Model note |
| Node memory |
16 GB SODIMM |
01EJ183 |
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Disk
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
FlashSystem 5030 disk options
| Product |
Description |
Part numbers |
Feature codes |
Model note |
| LFF SAS HDD |
12 TB nearline, 3H2 context |
02PX524 |
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| LFF SAS HDD |
14 TB nearline, 3H2 context |
02PX525 |
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Adapters
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
FlashSystem 5030 adapters options
| Product |
Description |
Part numbers |
Feature codes |
Model note |
| FC adapter |
16 Gb four-port |
01EJ187 |
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| FC adapter |
32 Gb four-port |
01YM898 |
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| Ethernet adapter |
10 Gb four-port |
01EJ186 |
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| SAS adapter |
12 Gb four-port |
01EJ184 |
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