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IBM Storage FlashSystem

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What is IBM Storage FlashSystem?

IBM Storage FlashSystem, an all-flash storage array, delivers ~2 PB of effective capacity per single rack unit. Engineered with unique FlashCore Modules, it offloads data services including compression, encryption, deduplication, and ransomware threat detection ensuring optimum performance and resiliency.

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Product Demos

IBM FlashSystem Cyber Resilience Experience

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Features

Enterprise Flash Array Storage

All-flash array storage is a solid state, high performance storage option.

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Product Details

What is IBM Storage FlashSystem?

Organizations today are expected to run more workloads than their current IT infrastructure can support. As a result, they are forced to make complicated choices about which workloads to run or buy additional purpose-built hardware; this leads to a continual bloat of IT infrastructure, inefficient use of floorspace, and increased power and cooling costs. Businesses are in need of enterprise-grade storage with flexible deployment options and economics that fit any IT budget.


IBM Storage FlashSystem is an all-flash storage array that delivers almost 2 PB of effective capacity per single rack unit. Benefits include workload consolidation, a smaller physical footprint requiring less rack space, and lower energy usage which improves power and cooling costs. Additionally, IBM’s all-flash array features fast data delivery, real-time threat detection, and recovery response rates. Unlike traditional storage arrays that use precious compute cycles on data services, IBM Storage FlashSystem is engineered with durable FlashCore Module all NVMe drives. This computational storage technology offloads data services from the array, keeping functions such as compression, encryption, data deduplication, and ransomware attack pattern analysis closer to the data thereby allowing the IBM Storage FlashSystem controller to focus on rapid data delivery.


IBM Storage FlashSystem is an all-flash array that delivers the following:

  • Safeguards data against breaches and cyberthreats with real-time threat detection identifying abnormal data patterns indicating potential cyberthreats in less than a minute

  • Helps enterprises to achieve sustainability goals through efficiency that reduces costs and energy consumption

  • Integrates with critical systems utilizing comprehensive support for virtual infrastructure, containers, and cloud technologies to ensure compatibility across the IT environment

  • Engineered with NVMe technology that provides compression, encryption, and deduplication features without impacting performance

  • Can be deployed to manage critical business workloads such as databases, ERP systems, and SAP with microsecond response times, delivering rapid data delivery and performance for demanding applications

IBM Storage FlashSystem Features

Enterprise Flash Array Storage Features

  • Supported: Flash Array Performance
  • Supported: Flash Array Integration
  • Supported: Data Compression
  • Supported: Non-Intrusive Upgrades
  • Supported: Simplicity
  • Supported: Power Savings

IBM Storage FlashSystem Screenshots

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IBM Storage FlashSystem Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

IBM Storage FlashSystem, an all-flash storage array, delivers ~2 PB of effective capacity per single rack unit. Engineered with unique FlashCore Modules, it offloads data services including compression, encryption, deduplication, and ransomware threat detection ensuring optimum performance and resiliency.

HPE Nimble Storage, Pure Storage FlashArray, and Dell PowerMax NVMe are common alternatives for IBM Storage FlashSystem.

Reviewers rate Flash Array Performance highest, with a score of 9.2.

The most common users of IBM Storage FlashSystem are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Comparisons

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Easy , Fast , high performance storage for high demand IO applications

Rating: 9 out of 10
September 13, 2024
AS
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Storage FlashSystem
7 years of experience
The performance is higher compared to the competition and the integration with other IBM tools are much easier. We chose IBM over the performance achieved compared to the competition, the POC showed the features and benefits over the other. There may be small lacking fancy features , but we chose IBM storage for the stability.

Usage of IBM Storage FlashSystem within [...] infrastructure

Rating: 8 out of 10
December 04, 2024
OM
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Storage FlashSystem
2 years of experience
As outlined before, we are not sharing specific details of our implementation of systems. Nevertheless, we have ensured, that the highest level of integration between components and the use of given features are leveraged. This includes a permanent review of the current architecture and mapping new features and products to stay ontop of technology.

IBM Storage FlashSystem best price performance storage for Open Systems & IBM I Storage

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 11, 2024
KT
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Storage FlashSystem
10 years of experience
Our side-by-side evaluations showed IBM Storage FlashSystem out perform the Pure Storage //FA R3 arrays. Making our selection process easy

IBM flash systems are a must for your enterprise.

Rating: 9 out of 10
August 11, 2024
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Storage FlashSystem
5 years of experience
IBM Flash systems spectrum virtualize stands up against the software. Its data reduction algorithms are more efficient and reliable than hoped. Also, its replication capabilities are easier to manage, configure, and understand from an administrator's point of view. Also, IBM's storage insights are way better than its competitors regarding alerts and performance insights.
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