IBM Storage Scale System

The fastest path to AI, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics

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16,384 Nodes supported in a single cluster (across 256 clusters) Read the technical FAQs 2.2 PB Raw capacity in a compact 4U node Read the solution guide 13 million IOPS with NVMe over Fabrics (NVMeoF) Read the solution brief 330 GB/s Read and 155 GB/s write throughput with low latency Read the Redbook

Built to accelerate insights

Designed for fast deployment of AI, HPC and advanced analytics with a high-performance solution that combines IBM Storage Scale software and NVMe flash technology to process massive volumes of data across globally distributed environments.
Extreme performance

Turn data into value faster with a high-throughput, low-latency architecture designed to deliver sustained performance at scale.
Content-aware intelligence

Unlock the semantic meaning of data to help AI and analytics tools generate more accurate and relevant answers.
Global scalability

Scale to thousands of nodes with advanced caching technology that enables fast access to file and object data across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
Operational resiliency

Protect critical data and maintain business continuity with an architecture built for rapid recovery, even in the face of unexpected events.

IBM has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms.

Find out why IBM has been recognized. IBM has previously been recognized 17 consecutive times as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platform.**

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Built on Scale software

Each system is built with IBM Storage Scale software, delivering the performance and scalability to help organizations extract insights from unstructured data, bringing intelligence to where the data lives.

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Compare system models

Storage scale 3500 Product

IBM Storage Scale 3500

Delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor, combining simplicity, flexibility and a modular building-block design, making it ideal for midsize organizations and edge deployments.
Storage scale 6000 Product

IBM Storage Scale 6000

Designed for extreme performance and scalability to support data-intensive workloads. As NVIDIA-Certified Storage, it delivers GPU-optimized throughput for faster insights and decision-making.
Specification
Storage Scale System 3500
Storage Scale System 6000
Size2 rack units (2U)4 rack units (4U)
Supported drives
  • 24 * 30.72 TB TLC NVMe
  • 24 * 61.44 TB QLC +24 * 30.72 TB TLC NVM
  • 48 * 30.72 TB TLC NVMe
  • 48 * 38.4 TB FlashCore Modules (FCM)
Maximum raw capacity737.28 TB2,211.84 TB (mixed QLC + TLC)
Maximum throughput126 GB/s330 GB/s
ExpansionUp to 4 direct-attached JBODsUp to 9 direct-attached JBODs
Data transfer12 GB SAS24 GB SAS

Accelerating AI with IBM Storage Scale and NVIDIA

An integrated solution for developing and deploying enterprise AI applications at scale.

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Real world. Real results.

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Next steps

Discover how to break barriers with a global data platform for AI and enterprise data with IBM Storage Scale System. Schedule a meeting with an IBM Storage representative.

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Footnotes

**Recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms from 2019-2024
   Recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Solid-State arrays from 2014-2018
   Recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for General Purpose Disk Arrays from 2013-2018