IBM FlashSystem V840 Storage System

IBM FlashSystem V840 is an addition to the FlashSystem family of storage systems.

Leveraging IBM Storwize family functions, management tools, and interoperability, it combines the performance of the FlashSystem architecture with the advanced functions of software-defined storage to deliver performance, efficiency, and functionality that meets the needs of enterprise workloads demanding microLatency response times.

The system features two FlashSystem V840 control enclosures and one FlashSystem V840 storage enclosure, all inside a standard 19-inch rack mount enclosures.

8Gb FC host attachment support is standard on all machines.

FlashSystem V840 system scales up to twelve flash modules and is available in the following models:

FlashSystem V840 Control Enclosure (9846-AC0 or 9848-AC0)
FlashSystem V840 Storage Enclosure (9846-AE1 or 9848-AE1)

Storage enclosure supports up to twelve flash modules flash modules are offered with 2TB or 4TB capacities. All flash modules within an enclosure must have the same capacity.

FlashSystem V840 systems are available with either one-year or three-year warranties. The warranty period is specified during the order process:

Models ordered using machine type 9846 have a one-year warranty
Models ordered using machine type 9848 have a three-year warranty

The models offered under both machine types are functionally identical.

FlashSystem V840 data services are provided through FlashSystem V840 Software V7 for FlashSystem V840 and include:

Virtualization of FlashSystem V840 storage enclosures to enable rapid, flexible provisioning and simple configuration changes
FlashCopy for creating instant copies of data for backup or application testing
Thin provisioning for improved storage utilization
One-way data migration to move data onto FlashSystem V840
GUI management capabilities
Interoperability with support for most major server platforms and OSs

FlashSystem V840 software also offers a set of optional features:

Real-time compression of data enables up to five times as much storage in the same physical space, depending on the type of data stored
Remote mirroring for data replication between systems at different locations through Metro Mirror and Global Mirror functions
Virtualization of external storage for improvements in administrator productivity and utilization of existing storage assets

FlashSystem V840 supports attachment via FC to following servers: