IBM FlashSystem 9200 Combines Spectrum Virtualize, NVMe-Based FlashCore Technology and Storage Insights
Up to 3,040 drives in clustered system
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on February 17, 2020 at 2:23 pmIBM FlashSystem 9200 systems are virtualized, NVMe-based, all-flash SDS solutions designed to unlock the power of your data by combining the latest Spectrum Virtualize, FlashCore, and Storage Insights technologies.
FlashSystem 9200 small form factor (SFF) NVMe control enclosures feature:
- 2 node canisters, each with two 16-core processors and options for up to 768GB memory for a system total of 1.5TB memory
- 8 (4 per canister) 10GbE ports standard for 10Gb/s iSCSI connectivity
- Up to 6 (3 per canister) I/O adapter features for 16Gb FC, 32Gb FC, and 25GbE connectivity
- Support for up to 24 NVMe flash drives, including a 38.4TB FlashCore Module and 4 storage-class memory drive options
- 2U, 19-inch rack mount enclosure
FlashSystem 9200 supports 2 12Gb SAS expansion enclosure models.
FlashSystem 9000 SFF Expansion Enclosure Model AFF supports up to 24 2.5-inch SSDs, while FlashSystem 9000 large form factor (LFF) HD Expansion Enclosure Model A9F supports up to 92 SSDs in a 3.5-inch carrier. SFF and LFF HD expansion enclosures can be intermixed within a FlashSystem 9000 system.
Model AG8 FlashSystem 9200 systems scale up to 760 drives with the attachment of FlashSystem 9000 expansion enclosures. FlashSystem 9200 systems can be clustered to help deliver greater performance, bandwidth, and scalability. A FlashSystem 9200 clustered system can contain up to four FlashSystem 9200 systems and up to 3,040 drives.
FlashSystem 9200 systems can be added into existing clustered systems that include FlashSystem 9100, FlashSystem 7200, and Storwize V7000 systems.
FlashSystem 9200R is available as a precabled, preconfigured rack with a dedicated FC network for clustering. Available with 2, 3, or 5 clustered FlashSystem 9200 systems and up to 4 expansion enclosures, it can be ordered as a FlashSystem 9202R, 9203R, and 9204R.
All FlashSystem 9200 function capabilities are provided through Spectrum Virtualize software and licensed through Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 and 9200 V8 (5639-FA3).
FlashSystem 9200 utility models are intended for use where variable billing is required to meet a solution’s requirements. Storage Insights (free edition or pro) is used to monitor the system and is required in the utility model space.
The local project office will work with the Storage Insights data to determine the actual physical data provisioned in the system. This data will be compared to the base system capacity subscription, and any provisioned capacity beyond that base subscription will be billed per terabyte, per month, on a quarterly basis.
Key requirements:
- FlashSystem 9200 requires Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 and 9200 V8.3.1 (5639-FA3), or later, for operation. Use of the software is entitled through the acquisition of Spectrum Virtualize software licenses.
- FlashSystem 9200 control enclosures support external storage virtualization. Use of the external virtualization capability is entitled through the acquisition of Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller (SW PID 5641-VC8 in AAS and SW PID 5725-M19 in Passport Advantage).
- Storage Insights (free edition or pro) is used to monitor the system and is required in the utility model space.
Planned availability dates:
- March 6, 2020: All FlashSystem 9200 models and features except as noted below
- March 20, 2020: FlashSystem 9200R as the associated feature codes 4651, AL0R, AL01, AL02, AL03, AL04, and FSRS
- June 12, 2020: TAA Compliance (feature number 0983)
- April 17, 2020: 32Gb FC LW SFP Transceivers (feature number ACHV) and 25GbE (RoCE) Adapter Pair (feature number AHB6)
Note: IBM FlashSystem 9200 model UG8 will not be available for ordering in India.
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