IBM FlashSystem: Sales, installation, maintenance and migration
Flash cabinets with IBM FlashCore (NVM) technology and rasomware protection
IBM FlashSystem 5045, 5600, 7600, 9600 and C200 are high-performance NVMe all-flash storage arrays for open systems (Windows, Linux and UNIX). Equipped with fifth-generation FlashCore Modules (FCM) and AI-based ransomware detection capabilities, they are designed to meet the storage needs of the critical workloads of modern enterprises and organizations.
With a modular architecture based on NVMe and FlashCore Modules (FCM) technology, the arrays offer exceptional levels of performance and reliability. They feature powerful virtualization technologies based on IBM’s SAN Volume Controller and are extremely easy to manage, virtualize, replicate (via HyperSwap or Stretched Cluster) and migrate. The fifth-generation FCM models also incorporate inline AI-driven analysis to detect and respond to ransomware attacks directly on the storage hardware, with no impact on application performance.
Storage for all needs and budgets
The current range of IBM FlashSystem enclosures uses a storage architecture based on NVMe EDSFF technology and FlashCore Modules to deliver exceptional performance along with integrated ransomware protection. They are available in the following models:
| Model | Performance | Maximum capacity | Form factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM FlashSystem 5045 (FS5045) | Up to 1.2M IOPS | Up to 614 TB | 2U |
| IBM FlashSystem 5600 (FS5600) New | Up to 2.6M IOPS – 30 GB/s | Up to 400 TBu / 2.4 PBe | 1U |
| IBM FlashSystem 7600 (FS7600) New | Up to 4.3M IOPS – 55 GB/s | Up to 1.2 PBu / 7.2 PBe | 2U |
| IBM FlashSystem 9600 (FS9600) New | Up to 6.3M IOPS – 86 GB/s | Up to 2.4 PBu / 11.8 PBe | 2U |
| IBM FlashSystem C200 (FSC200) New | High capacity – Power optimized | Up to 1.1 PB raw / 1.5 PBe | 2U |
All IBM FlashSystem arrays include data compression, deduplication, snapshots, encryption at rest and data replication to ensure data security and protection. The new 5600, 7600 and 9600 models incorporate fifth-generation FlashCore Modules with AI-driven inline threat detection. They also integrate with IBM backup systems such as Storage Protect.
SAP HANA, Oracle, VMWare, Hyper-V, and DB2 certified storage systems
All enclosures are certified to provide secure, high-performance storage for the leading database, virtualization environments and enterprise management solutions on the market, with support for Windows, Red Hat & SUSE Linux, Ubuntu, AIX and IBM i.
Migration services, training and technical support
All our IBM storage sales and commissioning services include the migration of existing environments (ESXi, VMWare, Windows, Linux, UNIX and IBMi) at no additional cost. Also, as an IBM authorized training provider, we help you understand and successfully manage these new systems through our technical training services. In addition, if once the technical knowledge of these storage technologies has been transferred, you need ongoing support throughout the year, we offer L2 and L3 support and preventive maintenance services, taking care of upgrades, monitoring and continuous performance tuning of our customers’ environments.
Storage audit and feasibility analysis free of charge
Renovating storage is often a major investment and it is essential to understand the implications of the changes to be made and the implications in the medium term. At SIXE we offer a a free, no-obligation assessment of the current storage status together with a consolidation plan to the new cabins without stopping the services in production.
Protection against rasomware and malware in general
IBM offers its safe-guarded copies technology, which allows immutable snapshots to be taken every few minutes, so that recovering from a cyber-attack or massive data corruption for any other reason is a matter of minutes rather than days. It is available on all systems starting with FS5200.
