FlashSystem 5015 and 5035 feature two node canisters in a compact, 2U 19-inch rackmount enclosure. Four different models are available to deliver a range of performance, scalability, and functional capabilities.
FlashSystem 5035 control enclosure models offer the highest level of performance and scalability:
- Two 6-core processors and up to 64 GB of cache
- Support for 504 drives per system with the attachment of eight FlashSystem 5000 high-density expansion enclosures and 1,008 drives with a two-way clustered configuration
- Data reduction pools with thin provisioning for improved storage efficiency
- Encryption of data at rest stored within the FlashSystem 5035 system
All FlashSystem 5015 ad 5035 models include:
- A 2U, 19-inch rackmount enclosure with either AC or DC power
- Dual-active intelligent array node canisters
- Twelve 3.5-inch LFF or twenty-four 2.5-inch SFF drive slots within the enclosure
- Support for the attachment of FlashSystem 5000 12 Gb SAS expansion enclosures
- I/O connectivity options for 16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS, 10 Gb iSCSI, or 25 Gb iSCSI
- Innovative, intuitive web-based GUI for easy system setup and management
- Virtualization of internal storage for rapid, flexible provisioning and simple configuration changes
- Distributed RAID 1, 5, and 6
- Support for optional licensed features, including thin provisioning, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, and remote mirroring
- IBM System Storage Easy Tier for automatic migration of frequently accessed data from disk drives to high performing flash drives
- FlashCopy for creating instant copies of data for backup or application testing
- Remote mirroring for data replication between systems at different locations through Metro Mirror and Global Mirror functions
- Extensive interoperability support with support for most major server platforms and operating systems
- One-way data migration to easily move your data onto a FlashSystem 5000 system
- Two node canisters, each with a six-core processor
- 32 GB and 64 GB cache options (16 GB or 32 GB per canister)
- 10 Gb iSCSI (copper) connectivity standard with optional 16 Gb FC, 12 Gb SAS, and 25/10 Gb iSCSI (optical) connectivity
- 12 Gb SAS ports for expansion enclosure attachment
- Twelve 3.5-inch LFF or twenty-four 2.5-inch SFF drive slots within the enclosure
- Data reduction pools with deduplication, compression, and thin provisioning for improved storage efficiency
- Support for optional licensed features such as Easy Tier, FlashCopy, Remote Mirroring, system clustering, HyperSwap, and encryption of data at rest
FlashSystem 5035 supports the attachment for up to twenty 2U FlashSystem 5000 expansion enclosures or up to eight 5U FlashSystem 5000 expansion enclosures, delivering support for up to 504 drives or 1,008 in a two-way clustered system.
