- Published bandwidth
- Up to 55 GB/s
- See the stated source and test context.
- Published IOPS
- 4.3 million read hit
- Control enclosure
- 2U
- 32 EDSFF NVMe
- System cache
- 768 GB to 1.5 TB
On this FlashSystem 7600 page
FlashSystem 7600 specifications
| Specification | Model detail |
|---|---|
| Machine type and model | 5075-A30 |
| Control enclosure | 2U |
| Internal drive positions | 32 EDSFF NVMe |
| System cache / memory | 768 GB to 1.5 TB |
| Published IOPS | 4.3 million read hit |
| Published bandwidth | Up to 55 GB/s |
| Capacity context | 1,689.6 TB nominal raw |
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 7600 drive choices and capacity
| Drive class | Supported source context |
|---|---|
| FCM5 | 6.6 TB through 52.8 TB EDSFF |
| Standard EDSFF NVMe | 1.92 TB; 3.84 TB; 7.68 TB |
| Nominal installed raw | 32 x 52.8 TB = 1,689.6 TB before RAID and reserve |
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 7600 host connectivity
| Connection | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Fibre Channel | 32 / 64 Gb FC or FC-NVMe |
| Ethernet | 25 / 10 Gb or 100 / 40 Gb; iSCSI and NVMe/TCP |
| I/O | Four adapter slots per node; up to thirty-two optional ports |
FlashSystem 7600 expansion and scale
| Option | Model or limit |
|---|---|
| FlashSystem Grid | Approximately 230 PBe at the stated data-reduction assumptions |
| Physical shelf support | No direct SAS shelf option is identified for 5075-A30 in the dedicated source; use supported Grid or external-storage virtualization configurations |
FlashSystem 7600 detailed hardware and feature tables
7600 performance and enclosure limits
| Performance / Scale Characteristic | IBM FlashSystem 7600 Maximum or Supported Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine Type / Model | 5075-A30 |
| Maximum IOPS | Up to 4.3 million 4K read-hit IOPS |
| Maximum Bandwidth | Up to 55 GB/s |
| Maximum Effective Capacity ... Single Enclosure | Up to approximately 7.2 PBe based on IBM data-reduction assumptions |
| Maximum Effective Capacity ... FlashSystem Grid | Up to approximately 230 PBe |
| Control Enclosure | 2U |
| NVMe Drive Slots | 32 internal front-accessible EDSFF NVMe slots |
| FlashCore Generation | IBM FlashCore Module 5 (FCM5) |
| Largest FCM5 Capacity | 52.8 TB supported on FlashSystem 7600 |
| Maximum Raw FCM Capacity | 1,689.6 TB using 32 × 52.8 TB FCM5 modules |
| Base System Memory | 768 GB total ... 384 GB per node canister |
| Maximum System Memory | 1.5 TB total ... 768 GB per node canister |
| Node Canisters | 2 active-active node canisters forming a redundant I/O Group |
| Adapter Slots | 4 adapter slots per node canister |
| Maximum I/O Ports | Up to 32 optional I/O ports |
| Maximum Fibre Channel Speed | 64 Gb Fibre Channel / FC-NVMe |
| Maximum Ethernet Speed | 100 Gb Ethernet |
| Ethernet Storage Protocols | iSCSI and NVMe/TCP; supported configurations also provide RDMA capabilities |
| Industry-Standard NVMe SSD Capacities | 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB and 7.68 TB EDSFF NVMe SSDs |
| Minimum IBM Storage Virtualize Level | 9.1.2 |
7600 FCM5 performance by module size
| FCM5 Capacity | Read Bandwidth | Write Bandwidth | 16K Read IOPS | Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 TB | Up to approximately 2,200 MB/s | Up to approximately 770 MB/s | Approximately 125K | 1 DWPD |
| 13.2 TB | Up to approximately 2,500 MB/s | Up to approximately 770 MB/s | Approximately 150K | 1 DWPD |
| 26.4 TB | Up to approximately 3,500 MB/s | Up to approximately 1,500 MB/s | Approximately 200K | 1 DWPD |
| 52.8 TB | Up to approximately 3,500 MB/s | Up to approximately 1,500 MB/s | Approximately 200K | 1 DWPD |
7600 matched-node memory configurations
| Configuration | IBM Feature Code | DIMMs per Node | Memory per Node | Total System Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Factory Configuration | 6 × 64GB | 384GB | 768GB |
| Memory / Cache Upgrade | ALGG | 12 × 64GB | 768GB | 1.5TB |
7600 64 Gb Fibre Channel adapter limits
| Adapter | Quad-Port 64Gb Fibre Channel |
|---|---|
| Ports | 4 per adapter |
| Supported Speeds | 64Gb, 32Gb and 16Gb |
| Protocols | SCSI over Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe |
| Maximum per Node | 3 |
| Minimum Software | IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.2 |
| Transceiver | Short-wave SFP supplied as standard |
7600 32 Gb Fibre Channel adapter limits
| Adapter | Quad-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel |
|---|---|
| Ports | 4 per adapter |
| Protocols | SCSI over Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe |
| Maximum per Node | 4 |
| Minimum Software | IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.2 |
7600 Ethernet adapter options
| Adapter | Ports | Supported Speeds | Primary Storage Uses | Maximum per Node |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad-Port Ethernet | 4 | 25Gb / 10Gb | iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, replication over TCP | 4 |
| Dual-Port Ethernet | 2 | 100Gb / 40Gb | iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, RDMA-assisted replication | 4 |
7600 host and scale limits
| Configuration Limit | FlashSystem 7600 |
|---|---|
| Fibre Channel Hosts per System | 2,048 |
| Fibre Channel Host Ports per System | 2,048 |
| FC Ports per Host ID | 32 |
| NVMe-oF Hosts per System | 256 |
| NVMe Qualified Names per Host | 2 |
| NVMe/FC Hosts | 256 |
| NVMe/TCP Hosts | 256 |
| iSCSI Hosts | 1,024 |
| Basic Volumes per System | 16,050 |
| Volume Groups | 1,024 |
FlashSystem 7600 configuration limits and source differences
- The current dedicated page gives 4.3 million read-hit IOPS while the broad overview gives 3.5 million. We use the dedicated model figure with its test scope.
- Storage Virtualize 9.1.2 or later is required in the dedicated source.
- The 7.2 PBe enclosure capacity assumes reducible data. The 1,689.6 TB installed-module calculation is before RAID.
- Drive-model identifiers such as 1014072E are not automatically service FRUs.
FlashSystem 7600 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 7600 data services and availability
- Storage Virtualize 9.1.2 or later in the dedicated model specification.
- FlashSystem Grid for supported workload movement and system modernization.
- FCM5 computational-storage assistance for ransomware detection; this does not replace a recovery plan.
Room and upgrade requirements for FlashSystem 7600
- 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 7600 technical references
FlashSystem 7600 product specifications and identifiers ... FlashSystem family specifications.
IBM FlashSystem 7600 5075-A30 feature and configuration details
Use these entries to match the chart’s identifiers to their exact configuration. Keep each capacity, connection and scale limit with its stated enclosure, software and system scope.
I/O ... 5075-A30
FlashSystem 7600 host and expansion connections
- Configuration
- Four adapter slots per node; up to thirty-two optional ports
Understand this configuration and identifier before matching a replacement. Send the complete model and I/O entry with your configuration or parts request.
NVMe Drive Slots ... 5075-A30
7600 performance and enclosure limits
- IBM FlashSystem 7600 Maximum or Supported Specification
- 32 internal front-accessible EDSFF NVMe slots
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6.6 TB ... 5075-A30
7600 FCM5 performance by module size
- Read Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 2,200 MB/s
- Write Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 770 MB/s
- 16K Read IOPS
- Approximately 125K
- Endurance
- 1 DWPD
Understand this configuration and identifier before matching a replacement. Send the complete model and 6.6 TB entry with your configuration or parts request.
13.2 TB ... 5075-A30
7600 FCM5 performance by module size
- Read Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 2,500 MB/s
- Write Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 770 MB/s
- 16K Read IOPS
- Approximately 150K
- Endurance
- 1 DWPD
Understand this configuration and identifier before matching a replacement. Send the complete model and 13.2 TB entry with your configuration or parts request.
26.4 TB ... 5075-A30
7600 FCM5 performance by module size
- Read Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 3,500 MB/s
- Write Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 1,500 MB/s
- 16K Read IOPS
- Approximately 200K
- Endurance
- 1 DWPD
Understand this configuration and identifier before matching a replacement. Send the complete model and 26.4 TB entry with your configuration or parts request.
52.8 TB ... 5075-A30
7600 FCM5 performance by module size
- Read Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 3,500 MB/s
- Write Bandwidth
- Up to approximately 1,500 MB/s
- 16K Read IOPS
- Approximately 200K
- Endurance
- 1 DWPD
Understand this configuration and identifier before matching a replacement. Send the complete model and 52.8 TB entry with your configuration or parts request.
Base ... 5075-A30
7600 matched-node memory configurations
- IBM Feature Code
- Factory Configuration
- DIMMs per Node
- 6 × 64GB
- Memory per Node
- 384GB
- Total System Memory
- 768GB
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Supported Speeds ... 5075-A30
7600 64 Gb Fibre Channel adapter limits
- Quad-Port 64Gb Fibre Channel
- 64Gb, 32Gb and 16Gb
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Maximum per Node ... 5075-A30
7600 64 Gb Fibre Channel adapter limits
- Quad-Port 64Gb Fibre Channel
- 3
7600 32 Gb Fibre Channel adapter limits
- Quad-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel
- 4
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Parts and options for FlashSystem 7600
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.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache upgrade | 768 GB per node, 1.5 TB total | ALGG | Ordering identifier 5075-ALGG. |
Cache upgrade for 5075-A30
768 GB per node, 1.5 TB total
- Feature codes
- ALGG
Ordering identifier 5075-ALGG.
Match this memory option to the installed module arrangement. The capacity can describe one module or a complete kit; the description and model note retain that distinction.
Disk
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCM5 Small | 6.6 TB physical | 1014072E | IBM drive-model identifier; not asserted as a service FRU. | |
| FCM5 Medium | 13.2 TB physical | 1014072F | ||
| FCM5 Large | 26.4 TB physical | 10140730 | ||
| FCM5 XL | 52.8 TB physical | 10140731 | ||
| Standard NVMe SSD | 1.92 TB EDSFF | 1014070D | ||
| Standard NVMe SSD | 3.84 TB EDSFF | 1014070E | ||
| Standard NVMe SSD | 7.68 TB EDSFF | 1014070F |
FCM5 Small for 5075-A30
6.6 TB physical
- Part numbers
- 1014072E
IBM drive-model identifier; not asserted as a service FRU.
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FCM5 Medium for 5075-A30
13.2 TB physical
- Part numbers
- 1014072F
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FCM5 Large for 5075-A30
26.4 TB physical
- Part numbers
- 10140730
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FCM5 XL for 5075-A30
52.8 TB physical
- Part numbers
- 10140731
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Standard NVMe SSD for 5075-A30
1.92 TB EDSFF
- Part numbers
- 1014070D
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Standard NVMe SSD for 5075-A30
3.84 TB EDSFF
- Part numbers
- 1014070E
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Standard NVMe SSD for 5075-A30
7.68 TB EDSFF
- Part numbers
- 1014070F
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Adapters
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Channel | Quad-port 64 Gb; maximum three adapters per node in source | |||
| Fibre Channel | Quad-port 32 Gb; maximum four adapters per node in source | |||
| Ethernet | Quad-port 25 / 10 Gb or dual-port 100 / 40 Gb |
Fibre Channel for 5075-A30
Quad-port 64 Gb; maximum three adapters per node in source
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Fibre Channel for 5075-A30
Quad-port 32 Gb; maximum four adapters per node in source
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Ethernet for 5075-A30
Quad-port 25 / 10 Gb or dual-port 100 / 40 Gb
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