IBM FlashSystem Specs
FlashSystem model specifications organized around practical buyer questions: bandwidth, latency, raw capacity, effective capacity, I/O ports, FCM support, and best-fit workloads.
Specs matter only when they answer a decision. Start with workload and architecture, then use model specifications to test whether a system has enough throughput, low enough latency, enough usable capacity, and the right expansion path.
Primary source: IBM Storage FlashSystem product comparison.
IBM FlashSystem specifications at a glance
Current model figures follow IBM public comparison data where available. Prior-generation records emphasize refresh and migration decisions when current public figures are not the core buyer question.
| Model | Machine Type | Use Case | Read Bandwidth | Read Response | Effective Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM FlashSystem 5600 | 5127-A20 | Mixed workloads and smaller OLTP databases | 30 GB/s | Under 50 microseconds | 2.4 PBe |
| IBM FlashSystem 7600 | 5075-A30 | Larger mixed and OLTP workloads | 55 GB/s | Under 50 microseconds | 7.2 PBe |
| IBM FlashSystem 9600 | 5078-A40 | Consolidated mixed and critical OLTP workloads | 86 GB/s | Under 50 microseconds | 11.8 PBe |
| IBM FlashSystem C200 | 5202-C25 | Backup, sequential, and archival workloads | 23 GB/s | 1 to 2 milliseconds | 2.3 PBe |
| IBM FlashSystem 5000 | Smaller mixed workloads and backup | 12 GB/s | Under 70 microseconds | 573 TBe | |
| IBM FlashSystem 5010 | 2072-2H2 / 2072-2H4 | Compare against FlashSystem 5015, 5035, 5045, C200, or current FlashSystem 5600 depending on workload | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5015 | 2072-2N2 / 2072-2N4 / 4662-2N2 / 4662-2N4 / 4680-2P2 / 4680-2P4 | Compare against FlashSystem 5000, 5045, C200, or current FlashSystem 5600 depending on workload | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5100 | 2078-4H4 class | Compare against FlashSystem 5200, 5300, and current FlashSystem 5600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5035 | 2072-3N2 / 2072-3N4 | Compare against FlashSystem 5045, C200, or current FlashSystem 5600 depending on workload | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5045 | 4680-3P2 / 4680-3P4 | Mixed workloads, virtualized environments, and budget-sensitive entry storage | Compare against FlashSystem C200 or current FlashSystem 5600 based on workload shape | ||
| IBM FlashSystem 5200 | 4662-6H2 (also shipped as 4662-UH6) | 70 microseconds | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5300 | 4662-7H2 | Compare against FlashSystem 5600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 5030 | 2072-3H2 (12-bay LFF) / 2072-3H4 (24-bay SFF) | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem 7000 | Larger mixed and OLTP workloads | 55 GB/s | Under 50 microseconds | 7.2 PBe | |
| IBM FlashSystem 7200 | 2076-824 / 4664-824 / 2076-U7C | Compare against FlashSystem 7300 and current FlashSystem 7600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 7300 | 4657-924 | Compare against FlashSystem 7600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 9000 | Consolidated mixed and critical OLTP workloads | 86 GB/s | Under 50 microseconds | 11.8 PBe | |
| IBM FlashSystem 9200 | 9846-AG8 / 9848-AG8 | Compare against FlashSystem 9500 and current FlashSystem 9600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 9200R | Rack solution based on FlashSystem 9200 9846 / 9848 AG8 building blocks | Compare against current FlashSystem 9600 or a multi-array 7600/9600 architecture | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 9500 | 4666-AH8 | Large mixed workloads, critical OLTP, high capacity, and high bandwidth | Compare against FlashSystem 9600 | ||
| IBM FlashSystem 9100 | 9848 / 9846 family (see 9110 and 9150 for specific models) | ||||
| IBM Storwize V7000 Migration Path | 2076 family | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem 9110 | 9848-AF7 / 9846-AF7 | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem V840 | 9848-AC1 control enclosure / 9848-AE1 storage enclosure | Compare migration paths into V9000, 9200, 9500, or current 9600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 9150 | 9848-AF8 / 9846-AF8 | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem V9000 | 9846 / 9848 AC2 and AE2 family | Compare against FlashSystem 9200, 9500, or current 9600 | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 840 | 9840-AE1 / 9843-AE1 | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem 900 | 9840-AE3 / 9843-AE3 / 9843-UF3 family | Compare against FlashSystem 7200, 9200, or current 5600/7600/9600 depending on workload | |||
| IBM FlashSystem A9000 | 9836 / 9838 family | Compare migration paths into Storage Virtualize based FlashSystem models | |||
| IBM FlashSystem A9000R | 9835 / 9837 family | Compare migration paths into current FlashSystem 7600 or 9600 based on workload and resilience design | |||
| IBM FlashSystem 810 | 9830-AE1 | ||||
| IBM FlashSystem 710 | 9830-AS1 | ||||
| IBM Storwize V3500 | 2071-10A family | ||||
| IBM Storwize V3700 | 2072-12C family | ||||
| IBM Storwize V5000 | 2078-12F / 2078-24F family |
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.
IBM FlashSystem 7600
Current-generation 2U FlashSystem for larger mixed workloads, consolidated virtualized environments, analytics platforms, and buyers comparing the 7300 successor class.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM FlashSystem 5100
Installed-base compact NVMe FlashSystem model that often leads to 5200, 5300, or 5600 refresh comparisons and FCM2 compatibility checks.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM FlashSystem 5200
1U compact FlashSystem for smaller mixed workloads and IBM i environments. Price, datasheet, and specification detail below.
IBM 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.
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.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM 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.
IBM FlashSystem 9200R
Legacy rack-scale FlashSystem 9200R reference for buyers checking 9200R architecture, rack solution details, A9000R replacement context, and 9600 refresh planning.
IBM FlashSystem 9500
Previous flagship FlashSystem class for large mixed workloads, critical OLTP, and refresh conversations that usually point toward the current FlashSystem 9600 tier.
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.
IBM 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.
IBM FlashSystem 9110
The entry model of IBM's original FlashSystem 9100 family, SFF NVMe control enclosure running first-generation FlashCore Modules, past standard support.
IBM FlashSystem V840
Legacy FlashSystem V840 reference for compatibility, support-history, V9000 replacement context, and migration planning from old 6U FlashSystem architecture.
IBM FlashSystem 9150
The performance tier of IBM's original FlashSystem 9100 family, SFF NVMe control enclosure running first-generation FlashCore Modules, past standard support.
IBM FlashSystem V9000
Legacy FlashSystem V9000 reference for support, migration, Storage Virtualize history, and refresh planning into later 9200, 9500, or 9600 paths.
IBM FlashSystem 840
Relic 2U FlashSystem 840 reference for old compatibility, warranty, release-note, parts, and migration searches that should now point toward replacement planning.
IBM FlashSystem 900
Legacy FlashSystem 900 reference for support history, older flash enclosure compatibility, and migration planning toward newer FlashSystem storage.
IBM FlashSystem A9000
Legacy A9000 storage family reference for compatibility, microcode, XIV-lineage support research, and migration into newer FlashSystem designs.
IBM FlashSystem A9000R
Legacy rack-scale A9000R reference for 9835 and 9837 searches, support history, code-level research, and migration into modern FlashSystem storage.
IBM FlashSystem 810
Relic 1U FlashSystem 810 reference for old RamSan-era compatibility, warranty, security bulletin, parts, and replacement planning searches.
IBM FlashSystem 710
Relic 1U FlashSystem 710 reference for old RamSan-era compatibility, warranty, parts, security bulletin, and replacement planning searches.
IBM Storwize V3500
Relic Storwize V3500 reference for small installed-base environments, support-history checks, Storage Virtualize code context, and FlashSystem migration planning.
IBM Storwize V3700
Relic Storwize V3700 reference for support-history checks, small storage migration planning, and replacement into FlashSystem 5000, C200, or 5600 paths.
IBM Storwize V5000
Legacy Storwize V5000 reference for support-history checks, Storage Virtualize migration planning, and replacement into FlashSystem 5000, 5100, 5200, or 5600 paths.