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IBM FlashSystem 5100

FlashSystem 5100 2077-4H4 storage and upgrades

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.

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Published bandwidth
15 Gb/s as published
See the stated source and test context.
Published IOPS
Up to 900,000
Control enclosure
2U
24 NVMe
System cache
64 / 192 / 576 GB
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FlashSystem 5100 specifications

FlashSystem 5100 enclosure and performance specifications
SpecificationModel detail
Machine type and model2077-4H4; 2078-4H4; 2078-UHB
Control enclosure2U
Internal drive positions24 NVMe
System cache / memory64 / 192 / 576 GB
Published IOPSUp to 900,000
Published bandwidth15 Gb/s as published
Capacity contextDrive and RAID dependent

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 5100 drive choices and capacity

FlashSystem 5100 storage media
Drive classSupported source context
FCM1AES1 to AES3; 4.8 TB through 19.2 TB
FCM2AES5 to AES8; 4.8 TB through 38.4 TB
Industry NVMeAET1 to AET5; 800 GB through 15.36 TB
SCMAETA / AETB / AETE / AETF, software-dependent

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 5100 host connectivity

FlashSystem 5100 host and expansion connections
ConnectionConfiguration
StandardEight 10 Gb Ethernet ports on the family page
Options16 / 32 Gb FC with FC-NVMe; 25 Gb Ethernet iSCSI and iSER

FlashSystem 5100 expansion and scale

FlashSystem 5100 expansion scope
OptionModel or limit
LFF / SFF / HD2077 or 2078 12G, 24G and 92G enclosure families
Scale760 drives per system; 1,520 clustered in the family overview

FlashSystem 5100 detailed hardware and feature tables

5100 2077-4H4 control enclosure specifications

5100 2077-4H4 control enclosure specifications
SpecificationIBM FlashSystem 5100 2077-4H4
IBM Machine Type / Model2077-4H4
Product FamilyIBM FlashSystem 5100
Form Factor2U rack-mount control enclosure
Internal Drive Bays24 × 2.5-inch NVMe-capable bays
Internal Storage TypesIBM FlashCore Modules, industry-standard NVMe SSDs and Storage Class Memory
Expansion Interface12 Gb SAS
Expansion Enclosures2077-12G, 2077-24G and 2077-92G
Host Connectivity16/32 Gb Fibre Channel and 10/25 Gb Ethernet depending on installed adapters
ProtocolsFibre Channel, FC-NVMe, iSCSI, iSER where supported
Storage SoftwareIBM Storage Virtualize / Spectrum Virtualize
RAIDDistributed RAID 5, Distributed RAID 6, RAID 1 and RAID 10 depending on configuration
Maximum Drive CountUp to 760 drives per system and 1,520 in a clustered configuration at supported software levels

5100 model and utility-enclosure identities

5100 model and utility-enclosure identities
Machine Type / ModelDescription
2077-4H4FlashSystem 5100 NVMe control enclosure
2078-4H4Corresponding FlashSystem 5100 NVMe control enclosure
2078-UHBFlashSystem 5100 utility-model NVMe control enclosure
2077-424 / 2078-424Earlier Storwize V5100 designation corresponding to the FlashSystem 5100 architecture
2077-AF4 / 2078-AF4All-flash V5100-family configurations

5100 FCM2 ordering features and service parts

5100 FCM2 ordering features and service parts
Feature CodeCapacityPrimary IBM FRUAdditional IBM FCM2 Part
AES54.8TB02YC41603GH469
AES69.6TB02YC41703GH470
AES719.2TB02YC41803GH471
AES838.4TB02YC41903GH472

5100 industry-standard NVMe drives

5100 industry-standard NVMe drives
Feature CodeCapacityIBM FRU
AET1800GB01YM585
AET21.92TB01YM586
AET33.84TB01YM587
AET47.68TB01YM588
AET515.36TB01YM589

5100 Storage Class Memory options

5100 Storage Class Memory options
Feature CodeCapacityIBM FRU
AETA375GB02PX477
AETB750GB02PX478
AETE800GB02PX482
AETF1.6TB02PX483

5100 SAS expansion models

5100 SAS expansion models
ModelDescriptionDrive BaysForm Factor
2077-12GFlashSystem 5100 LFF SAS expansion enclosure122U / LFF
2077-24GFlashSystem 5100 SFF SAS expansion enclosure242U / SFF
2077-92GFlashSystem 5100 high-density SAS expansion enclosure925U high-density
2077-12FEarlier compatible LFF expansion enclosure122U / LFF
2077-24FEarlier compatible SFF expansion enclosure242U / SFF
2077-92FEarlier compatible high-density expansion enclosure925U

5100 internal NVMe versus external SAS storage

5100 internal NVMe versus external SAS storage
CharacteristicInternal 2077-4H4 StorageExternal Expansion Storage
InterfaceNVMe / PCIe12 Gb SAS
FlashCore ModulesYesNo
Industry NVMe SSDYesNo
Storage Class MemoryYesNo
SAS SSDNoYes
10K / 15K SAS HDDNoYes
Nearline SAS HDDNoYes
Primary UseLow-latency performance tierCapacity expansion and hybrid tiering

FlashSystem 5100 configuration limits and source differences

  • The family page prints bandwidth as 15 Gb/s. We retain that unit pending confirmation instead of silently changing it to GB/s.
  • The family heading uses 2077-4F4 while the dedicated product is 2077-4H4. Match the installed model label before ordering.
  • AES, ADS, AGS and AHS identify different ordering contexts even when a service part appears across families.

FlashSystem 5100 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 5100 data services and availability

  • Hardware-assisted compression in both eight-core node canisters.
  • External storage virtualization, FlashCopy and supported replication functions.

Room and upgrade requirements for FlashSystem 5100

  1. Identify the installation. Send the complete machine type, serial number and installed software level.
  2. Record capacity and workload. Include installed drive types, RAID layout and current usable space with peak IOPS and latency.
  3. Check rack and power. Record rail depth, service clearance and the existing outlet and PDU connections; include every expansion shelf.
  4. Plan attachment and migration. Include host adapters, switch models and optics with the available migration window.

FlashSystem 5100 technical references

FlashSystem 5100 product specifications and identifiers ... FlashSystem family specifications.

Parts and options for FlashSystem 5100

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 5100 memory options
Product Description Part numbers Feature codes Model note
System cache 64 GB base; 192 GB or 576 GB upgrade configurations
Disk

Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.

FlashSystem 5100 disk options
Product Description Part numbers Feature codes Model note
FCM1 4.8 TB 01YM582 AES1
FCM2 19.2 TB 02YC418 AES7
FCM2 38.4 TB 02YC419 AES8
NVMe SSD 1.92 TB 01YM586 AET2
Adapters

Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.

FlashSystem 5100 adapters options
Product Description Part numbers Feature codes Model note
Fibre Channel 16 / 32 Gb FC and supported FC-NVMe
Ethernet 25 Gb iSCSI / iSER option
SAS expansion 12 Gb attachment for supported external shelves

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