IBM FlashSystem 7200 Description
The IBM FlashSystem 7200 is a comprehensive, all-flash, NVMe-enabled enterprise storage solution designed for mid-range to enterprise environments. It combines IBM FlashCore technology with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software to deliver high-performance storage capabilities in a 2U form factor. The system is built to provide enterprise-grade storage solutions that help support crucial workloads and applications with end-to-end NVMe architecture.
Product Update Note
The IBM FlashSystem 7200 has been succeeded by the FlashSystem 7300, which offers several improvements including:
- Enhanced processing power with two 10-core Intel processors
- Increased maximum memory per node (up to 768TB)
- Improved compression capabilities with built-in hardware acceleration
- Higher storage capacity (up to 2.2PB in 2U enclosure)
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mount |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controllers |
| Processor | Intel multi-core processors |
| Network Interface Slots | 3 slots per node canister |
| Drive Support | NVMe Flash drives, Storage Class Memory (SCM) |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 2.0PB |
| Network Protocols | FC, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, FC-NVMe |
| Data Reduction | Hardware-assisted compression and deduplication |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable |
| Cooling | Redundant, hot-swappable fans |
Comparative Table with Alternatives
| Feature | FlashSystem 5200 | FlashSystem 7200 | FlashSystem 9500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U | 2U | 4U |
| Max Capacity | 1.2PB | 2.0PB | 4.5PB |
| Target Market | Entry Enterprise | Mid-range Enterprise | High-end Enterprise |
| Bandwidth (reads) | 21 GB/s | 45 GB/s | 100 GB/s |
| Controller Configuration | Dual Active | Dual Active | Dual Active |
Model Options
- 2076-824: IBM FlashSystem 7200 controller
- 2076-U7C: IBM FlashSystem 7200 controller - Utility model
- 4664-824: IBM FlashSystem 7200 with Expert Care
- 4664-U7C: IBM FlashSystem 7200 with Expert Care - Utility model
Key Features
- End-to-end NVMe architecture
- IBM FlashCore technology
- Hardware-assisted data reduction
- IBM Spectrum Virtualize software integration
- Storage Class Memory support
- HyperSwap capability for high availability
- Built-in data protection and security features
- AI-powered storage insights
- Cloud integration capabilities
- Three-site replication support
Applications
- Enterprise database workloads
- Virtual server environments
- Container deployments
- Cloud service providers
- Mission-critical business applications
- Disaster recovery solutions
- Data protection and backup
- Hybrid cloud environments
- AI and analytics workloads
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
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