IBM FlashSystem 7200

FlashSystem 7200 specifications

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 7200 drive choices and capacity

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 7200 host connectivity

FlashSystem 7200 expansion and scale

FlashSystem 7200 configuration limits and source differences

• The family overview gives 368 drives and 1 TB cache in one summary. The dedicated family page gives 760 drives and 1,536 GB cache; check the specific source scope and software.
• The family text associates 2076-92G with 2.5-inch drives while its nearline list includes 3.5-inch media. Confirm the actual drive carrier.
• Clustered 9.2 million read-hit IOPS and 140 GB/s are separate from single-enclosure 2.3 million and 35 GB/s.

7200 performance scope

The dedicated page separates 2.3 million 4 KB read-hit IOPS from 700,000 4 KB read-miss IOPS and gives 70 microseconds latency. These measurements answer different workload questions.

FlashSystem 7200 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 7200 data services and availability

• Spectrum Virtualize storage virtualization and supported system clustering.
• Hardware compression on supported FlashCore Modules; Storage Insights monitoring.

Room and upgrade requirements for FlashSystem 7200

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 7200 technical references

FlashSystem 7200 product specifications and identifiers ... FlashSystem family specifications.