IBM FlashSystem Models
A buyer-focused model map for current, previous-generation, legacy, and relic IBM FlashSystem and Storwize arrays, including 5600, 7600, 9600, C200, 5000, 5300, 7300, 9500, 7200, 9200, 9200R, 5100, 5010, 5015, 5035, 5045, V840, V9000, 900, 840, 810, 710, A9000, A9000R, and Storwize migration targets.
The model question is not only current-generation vs previous-generation. It is workload shape, attachment method, usable capacity, resilience design, expansion path, and whether the array is replacing older Storwize or FlashSystem hardware.
IBM's current public FlashSystem comparison includes FlashSystem 5000, C200, 5600, 7600, and 9600. Installed-base and retired names are still in production somewhere, including 5300, 7300, 9500, 7200, 9200, 9200R, 5100, 5010, 5015, 5035, 5045, V840, V9000, 900, 840, 810, 710, A9000, A9000R, V3500, V3700, V5000, and V7000, so this directory covers current models and migration research alike.
IBM FlashSystem 5600
Current-generation 1U NVMe FlashSystem for smaller mixed workloads, compact OLTP, IBM Power attachment, edge deployments, and buyers who need a serious array without jumping to the 7600 tier.
5075-A30IBM FlashSystem 7600
Current-generation 2U FlashSystem for larger mixed workloads, consolidated virtualized environments, analytics platforms, and buyers comparing the 7300 successor class.
5078-A40IBM FlashSystem 9600
Current-generation flagship 2U FlashSystem for critical OLTP, consolidated mixed workloads, very high capacity, high bandwidth, and buyers comparing 9500-class refresh paths.
5202-C25IBM FlashSystem C200
Capacity-optimized FlashSystem for backup, sequential, archive, media, and cost-sensitive high-capacity workloads where flash density and durability matter.
IBM FlashSystem 5000
Entry FlashSystem family category for smaller mixed workloads, backup, hybrid flash, and buyers searching older 5010, 5015, 5030, 5035, and 5045 paths.
2072-2H2 / 2072-2H4IBM FlashSystem 5010
Entry 5000-family installed-base model for buyers checking 5010 LFF or SFF control enclosures, SAS drive media, support status, and replacement planning.
2072-2N2 / 2072-2N4 / 4662-2N2 / 4662-2N4 / 4680-2P2 / 4680-2P4IBM FlashSystem 5015
Entry 5000-family installed-base model for buyers checking 5015 LFF or SFF control enclosures, 2072 and 4680 aliases, standard-drive media, support, and replacement planning.
2078-4H4 classIBM FlashSystem 5100
Installed-base compact NVMe FlashSystem model that often leads to 5200, 5300, or 5600 refresh comparisons and FCM2 compatibility checks.
2072-3N2 / 2072-3N4IBM FlashSystem 5035
Entry 5000-family model for buyers checking 5035 LFF or SFF control enclosures, standard-drive media, support status, and 5045 or 5600 replacement planning.
4680-3P2 / 4680-3P4IBM FlashSystem 5045
Entry 5000-family FlashSystem model for mixed workloads, virtualized environments, 4680-3P2 or 4680-3P4 searches, standard-drive configurations, and comparisons against 5015, 5035, C200, or 5600.
4662-6H2 (also shipped as 4662-UH6)IBM FlashSystem 5200
1U compact FlashSystem for smaller mixed workloads and IBM i environments. Price, datasheet, and specification detail below.
4662-7H2IBM FlashSystem 5300
High-interest 1U NVMe FlashSystem still generating warehouse exposure, especially around 20 TB to 30 TB environments, datasheets, control enclosures, and refresh questions.
2072-3H2 (12-bay LFF) / 2072-3H4 (24-bay SFF)IBM FlashSystem 5030
SAS-based FlashSystem control enclosure, not part of the NVMe FlashCore Module line. 2072-3H2 is the 12-bay LFF control enclosure, 2072-3H4 is the 24-bay SFF control enclosure.
IBM FlashSystem 7000
Mid-range FlashSystem family category for consolidated virtualized estates, larger IBM i workloads, and buyers searching the 7200, 7300, and current 7600 upgrade path.
2076-824 / 4664-824 / 2076-U7CIBM FlashSystem 7200
Installed-base 2U NVMe FlashSystem model for buyers checking 2076-824, 4664-824, 2076-U7C, FCM2 media, 7300 and 7600 refresh paths, and migration planning.
4657-924IBM FlashSystem 7300
High-interest midrange FlashSystem model for buyers comparing 7300-class replacements, Hitachi VSP One Block, Dell PowerStore, Pure Storage, and the current 7600 tier.
IBM FlashSystem 9000
Flagship FlashSystem family category for critical OLTP and large consolidation, covering the 9100, 9200, 9500, and current 9600 upgrade path.
9846-AG8 / 9848-AG8IBM FlashSystem 9200
Installed-base high-end NVMe FlashSystem model for 9200 support, FCM2 media, V9000 or 9100 migration history, and 9500 or 9600 refresh planning.
Rack solution based on FlashSystem 9200 9846 / 9848 AG8 building blocksIBM FlashSystem 9200R
Legacy rack-scale FlashSystem 9200R reference for buyers checking 9200R architecture, rack solution details, A9000R replacement context, and 9600 refresh planning.
4666-AH8IBM FlashSystem 9500
Previous flagship FlashSystem class for large mixed workloads, critical OLTP, and refresh conversations that usually point toward the current FlashSystem 9600 tier.
9848 / 9846 family (see 9110 and 9150 for specific models)IBM FlashSystem 9100
The original NVMe FlashSystem family, IBM's first array built around FlashCore Module (FCM1) media, sold as the 9110 and 9150 SFF control enclosures.
2076 familyIBM Storwize V7000 Migration Path
Storwize V7000 remains a major query and migration signal. This profile frames the replacement decision toward FlashSystem 7600, 9600, or another architecture based on workload and risk.
9848-AF7 / 9846-AF7IBM FlashSystem 9110
The entry model of IBM's original FlashSystem 9100 family, SFF NVMe control enclosure running first-generation FlashCore Modules, past standard support.
9848-AC1 control enclosure / 9848-AE1 storage enclosureIBM FlashSystem V840
Legacy FlashSystem V840 reference for compatibility, support-history, V9000 replacement context, and migration planning from old 6U FlashSystem architecture.
9848-AF8 / 9846-AF8IBM FlashSystem 9150
The performance tier of IBM's original FlashSystem 9100 family, SFF NVMe control enclosure running first-generation FlashCore Modules, past standard support.
9846 / 9848 AC2 and AE2 familyIBM FlashSystem V9000
Legacy FlashSystem V9000 reference for support, migration, Storage Virtualize history, and refresh planning into later 9200, 9500, or 9600 paths.
9840-AE1 / 9843-AE1IBM FlashSystem 840
Relic 2U FlashSystem 840 reference for old compatibility, warranty, release-note, parts, and migration searches that should now point toward replacement planning.
9840-AE3 / 9843-AE3 / 9843-UF3 familyIBM FlashSystem 900
Legacy FlashSystem 900 reference for support history, older flash enclosure compatibility, and migration planning toward newer FlashSystem storage.
9836 / 9838 familyIBM FlashSystem A9000
Legacy A9000 storage family reference for compatibility, microcode, XIV-lineage support research, and migration into newer FlashSystem designs.
9835 / 9837 familyIBM FlashSystem A9000R
Legacy rack-scale A9000R reference for 9835 and 9837 searches, support history, code-level research, and migration into modern FlashSystem storage.
9830-AE1IBM FlashSystem 810
Relic 1U FlashSystem 810 reference for old RamSan-era compatibility, warranty, security bulletin, parts, and replacement planning searches.
9830-AS1IBM FlashSystem 710
Relic 1U FlashSystem 710 reference for old RamSan-era compatibility, warranty, parts, security bulletin, and replacement planning searches.
2071-10A familyIBM Storwize V3500
Relic Storwize V3500 reference for small installed-base environments, support-history checks, Storage Virtualize code context, and FlashSystem migration planning.
2072-12C familyIBM Storwize V3700
Relic Storwize V3700 reference for support-history checks, small storage migration planning, and replacement into FlashSystem 5000, C200, or 5600 paths.
2078-12F / 2078-24F familyIBM Storwize V5000
Legacy Storwize V5000 reference for support-history checks, Storage Virtualize migration planning, and replacement into FlashSystem 5000, 5100, 5200, or 5600 paths.