FlashSystem 5600

Front view of control enclosure

Welcome to the FlashSystem 5600 documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use the IBM Storage FlashSystem 5600 .

Notices
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System overview
IBM FlashSystem 5600 is a 1U rack-mounted NVMe storage system that supports up to 12 drives in an ultra-dense footprint.
Expansion enclosures
An IBM FlashSystem 5600 can be expanded beyond the capacity in the control enclosure by using expansion enclosures. This can be used to implement a tiered storage system.
Planning for hardware
This information is intended to help prepare the physical site for the installation of a FlashSystem 5600 .
Installing
This information covers the system hardware installation and initial setup.
Hardware Servicing
The following topics contain information about service procedures for control enclosures and expansion enclosures.