- Published bandwidth
- Up to 34 GB/s, AF8
- See the stated source and test context.
- Published IOPS
- 3.8 million read hit, AF8
- Control enclosure
- 2U
- 24 NVMe
- System cache
- 128 GB to 1.5 TB
On this FlashSystem 9100 page
FlashSystem 9100 specifications
| Specification | Model detail |
|---|---|
| Machine type and model | 9110-AF7; 9150-AF8; 9846 / 9848 AF7 / AF8 |
| Control enclosure | 2U |
| Internal drive positions | 24 NVMe |
| System cache / memory | 128 GB to 1.5 TB |
| Published IOPS | 3.8 million read hit, AF8 |
| Published bandwidth | Up to 34 GB/s, AF8 |
| Capacity context | Drive 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 9100 drive choices and capacity
| Drive class | Supported source context |
|---|---|
| FCM1 | 4.8 TB; 9.6 TB; 19.2 TB |
| FCM2 | 4.8 TB through 38.4 TB |
| Standard NVMe | 800 GB through 15.36 TB |
| SCM | 375 GB through 1.6 TB supported options |
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 9100 host connectivity
| Connection | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Standard | Eight 10 Gb iSCSI ports |
| Fibre Channel | 16 / 32 Gb host options on the AF8 product page |
| Ethernet | 25 Gb iWARP or RoCE; installed software determines protocol support |
FlashSystem 9100 expansion and scale
| Option | Model or limit |
|---|---|
| SFF | 9846-AFF / 9848-AFF, twenty-four SAS drives |
| High density | 9846-A9F / 9848-A9F, ninety-two drives |
| System / cluster | 504 with SFF shelves or 760 with HD shelves; up to 3,040 clustered |
FlashSystem 9100 configuration limits and source differences
- The AF8 product specifies two fourteen-core processors per node; AF7 uses two eight-core processors per node on the family page.
- The 3.8 million read-hit IOPS and 34 GB/s ratings are the AF8 source context and are not assigned to every AF7 arrangement.
- The dedicated AF8 page gives 10 million scaled IOPS while the overview gives 15 million. Confirm the cluster and test before sizing.
- A FlashCopy snapshot does not by itself prove that the complete IBM i backup finishes within a fixed time.
9110 and 9150 controller comparison
AF7 and AF8 are controller identities in the 9100 family. The source maps 9110-AF7 to 9846-AF7 / 9848-AF7 and 9150-AF8 to 9846-AF8 / 9848-AF8. Send the complete label and serial number with a parts request.
FlashSystem 9100 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 9100 data services and availability
- Spectrum Virtualize and Storage Insights in the model source.
- HyperSwap and FlashCopy in supported licensed configurations.
- Mirrored cache and dual-active node canisters; confirm code support for NVMe host protocols.
Room and upgrade requirements for FlashSystem 9100
- 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 9100 technical references
FlashSystem 9100 product specifications and identifiers ... FlashSystem family specifications.
Parts and options for FlashSystem 9100
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 configuration | 128 GB through 1,536 GB per system |
Disk
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCM1 | 9.6 TB | 01YM583 | AHS2 | Retain AF7 / AF8 family ordering context. |
| FCM2 | 19.2 TB | 02YC418 | AHS7 | |
| FCM2 | 38.4 TB | 02YC419 | AHS8 | |
| NVMe SSD | 1.92 TB | 01YM586 | AHT2 | |
| SCM | 1.6 TB | 02PX483 | AHTF |
Adapters
Published options for this model; send the installed identifier with a parts request.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Channel | 16 / 32 Gb host attachment | |||
| Ethernet | 25 Gb iWARP or RoCE option | |||
| SAS | 12 Gb expansion attachment |
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