FlashCore Modules
IBM® FlashCore Modules (FCM) are a family of high-performance flash drives in a standard 2.5", 15mm form factor. FlashSystem 5200 supports IBM FlashCore® Modules.
The FlashCore Module design utilizes the NVMe protocol, a PCIe Gen3/ Gen4 U.2 interface, and high-speed NAND memory to provide high throughput and IOPS with consistent and predictable latency. The FlashCore Modules are accessible from the front of the enclosure. Hardware-based data compression and self-encryption are supported.
FlashCore Modules are available in 4.8 TB, 9.6 TB, 19.2 TB and 38.4 TB.
| Terabytes Usable | Terabytes Effective | |
|---|---|---|
| FCM 1.0 | FCM 2.0 | |
| 4.8 | 21.99 | 21.99 |
| 9.6 | 21.99 | 21.99 |
| 19.2 | 43.98 | 43.98 |
| 38.4 | N/A | 87.96 |
The 4.8 TB and 9.6 TB drives are using PCIe Gen 3 interface.
Important:
FlashSystem 5200
- 38.4 TB FCM 2.0 drives cannot be used in an array unless the minimum system software level is 8.3.1.0.
- FlashCore Modules are not interchangeable with the flash modules used in FlashSystem 900 storage enclosures.
- FCM 3.0 is not interchangeable with FCM 1.0 and FCM 2.0