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IBM Storage FlashSystem Resources

Simplify and modernize storage, data and infrastructure management.

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The next evolution of storage from IBM is here
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Resilience Reinvented: Build a Future‑Ready, AI‑Driven Cyber‑Resilience Strategy
Cyberattacks are accelerating. Regulations are tightening. Is your strategy ready? Watch the replay.

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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Flash storage

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IBM Storage products
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What is flash storage?
Flash storage uses flash memory chips to write and store data quickly and efficiently. Find out how.
Redbooks
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Compare IBM Storage FlashSystem
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IBM Storage FlashSystem case studies
See how clients are using IBM Storage FlashSystem technology to achieve goals while getting ahead of the competition.
Reports and accolades Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ report

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.**

 View the report 40% to 90% lower storage costs with IBM FlashSystem

Our customers reported to ESG that their storage costs were between 40%-90% lower when compared to their previous environments, while performance levels were an average of 840% higher than comparative systems.

 View the ESG Economic Validation Report Shifting from Cybersecurity to Cyber Resilience

Take a deeper look at the concept of cyber resilience, which not only defends against cyberattacks, but puts in place recovery solutions to get back to normal as quickly as possible in the event of an attack.

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Compare Systems

Dive deeper into the features that power FlashSystem efficiency and resilience.

 IBM FlashSystems - Technical specifications
Single enclosure product specificationsIBM Storage FlashSystem 5000IBM Storage FlashSystem C200IBM Storage FlashSystem 5600IBM Storage FlashSystem 7600IBM Storage FlashSystem 9600
Maximum bandwidth (reads)12 GB per second23 GB per second30 GB per second55 GB per second86 GB per second
Response times (reads)<70 microseconds1-2 miliseconds<50 microseconds<50 microseconds<50 microseconds
Raw maximum capacity within single enclosure737 TB1.1 PB633 TB1.6 PB3.3 PB
Effective maximum capacity within single enclosure1573 TBe (2U enclosure)2.3 PBe (2U enclosure)2.4 PBe (1U enclosure)7.2 PBe (2U enclosure)11.8 PBe (2U enclosure)
Maximum I/O ports within a single enclosure816163232
IM FlashCore Module capacities supportedNot applicable (supports industry standard drives)46 TB6.6, 13.2, 26.4 and 52.8 TB6.6,13.2, 26.4 and 52.8 TB6.6,13.2, 26.4, 52.8 and 105.6 TB
Use casesSmaller mixed workloads, backupBackup, sequential and archival workloadsMixed workloads, smaller OLTP databasesLarger mixed and OLTP workloadsConsolidated mixed and critical OLTP workloads
ExploreIBM Storage FlashSystem 5000IBM Storage FlashSystem C200IBM Storage FlashSystem 5600IBM Storage FlashSystem 7600IBM Storage FlashSystem 9600
IBM FlashSystem grid at a glance2
IBM Storage FlashSystem C200IBM Storage FlashSystem 5600IBM Storage FlashSystem 7600IBM Storage FlashSystem 9600
Effective Maximum Capacity73 PBe77 PBe230 PBe377 PBe
Max I/O Ports51251210241024
Max bandwidth (reads)736 GB/s960 GB/s1,760 GB/s2,752 GB/s

Documentation

IBM Storage FlashSystem 5x00
The compact system that provides simplicity, affordability, security and performance.
IBM Storage FlashSystem 7x00
The hybrid cloud enabled, enterprise flash array for mid-range workloads.
IBM Storage FlashSystem 9x00
The latest, high-end multicloud enabled all-flash arrays for enterprises.

General resources

The IBM Storage FlashSystem can help you protect and scale your business across any network.
IBM FlashSystem portfolio datasheet

Learn about the FlashSystem models and options built to meet the ever-growing storage needs of businesses of all sizes.

IBM FlashSystem with Storage Insights Pro monitoring IO patterns in real time using an AI Powered inline threat detection model.
IBM Storage FlashSystem family FAQs

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Digital course

The IBM Storage FlashSystem Fundamentals course covers the basics of flash storage systems.
IBM Storage Summit

IBM future-ready storage redefining data center boundaries. How resilient is your organization?
Next Steps

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Footnotes

1 Assuming maximum possible data reduction achievable bythe FlashCore Module’s logical capacity

2 Assuming FlashSystem grid contains 32 devices with the same configuration. FlashSystem grids can contain a mix of different models and configurations.

**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