Why use IBM Storage solutions to meet your blockchain storage needs?
Trusted leadership
IBM is ranked #1 in blockchain leadership credentials amongst all industry verticals, regardless of size. *
Secure
FIPS 140-2 encryption for superior data security, with built in resiliency to ensure data is always available.
Perform and scale
High bandwidth NVMe for higher CPU efficiency, with multiple data reduction techniques and up to 2PB’s of effective capacity per 2U of rackspace.
The benefits of IBM Storage for blockchain
Engineered for multicloud, easy-to-consume components and built to perform and scale, IBM Storage solutions for blockchain adds an off-chain, on premises option for blockchain customers deploying their peer in a public or private cloud.
On-premises, off-chain storage extensions to existing cloud based blockchain nodes enable you to develop a true hybrid multicloud blockchain environment, maximize your blockchain performance and effectiveness for critical off-chain data requirements and secure your data access to blockchain where internet reliability or accessibility may be a challenge.

Rapid deployment of an open, flexible complete compute to storage platform.

Multicloud enabled with secure access to public cloud services.

The peace of mind of full security from data creation to archive.

Move business costs from CapEx to OpEx for a true pay as you go strategy.
Key business guidance and best practices
Storage needs for blockchain technology point of view
Don’t want to be the weak link in the blockchain? Learn how to build a blockchain environment from the storage point of view.
Why new off-chain storage is required for blockchains
Answer the burning question, “Do I need new storage for my blockchain environment, specifically around off-chain data?”
Best in class products for your blockchain platform
IBM Storwize® V5000 and V7000
Powerful, affordable storage solutions for small to medium enterprises looking to start on blockchain.
IBM FlashSystem® 9100
Intensive data driven multicloud storage capacity.
Storage solutions for IBM Cloud Private
Storage solutions engineered as the foundation for your own private cloud.
IBM Spectrum Scale™
A high-performance solution for managing data at scale.
Hear from customers
“ With IBM Blockchain and IBM Cloud Private, Blinking is ready to roll out the KYC [Know Your Customer] module at scale, making secure online identity authentication available to all. ”
— Miloš Milovanović, Co-Founder and COO, Blinking,
Resources
IBM Storage blockchain blog
Find out why IBM Storage is your best option for meeting the demands of blockchain.
Blockchain on LinuxONE
Reduce management costs and complexity running IBM Spectrum Connect natively on IBM Rockhopper II.
Blockchain services
Discover why IBM is the top-ranked blockchain for business services providers.
IBM Blockchain Platform
Deploy the leading Hyperledger Fabric platform for the next generation of blockchain.
Blockchain on IBM Z
Discover blockchain on a platform built for speed, scale, and 8.5x more effective security.