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    • Drives for FlashSystem 5300 Expansion

    IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Enclosures High-Performance SAS Drives 

    The IBM FlashSystem 5300 expansion drives deliver reliable, high-capacity SAS storage optimized for the 4662-12G, 4662-24G, and 4662-92G SAS expansion enclosures. These dual-port 12 Gbps SAS SSDs and HDDs enable tiered or hybrid storage pools with seamless integration into the 4662-7H2 all-flash platform, supporting Distributed RAID, data reduction, and ransomware protection through IBM Storage Virtualize software.

    Engineered for hot-swap operation and full compatibility with IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments, these SAS drives provide cost-effective capacity scaling while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.

    Key Features of IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Drives

    • Dual-port 12 Gbps SAS interface for high-speed connectivity to expansion enclosures
    • Hot-swap capable 2.5-inch SFF and 3.5-inch LFF form factors with carrier trays
    • Mix of enterprise-class SAS SSDs and HDDs (10K RPM and 7.2K RPM nearline) for tiered storage
    • Advanced encryption support and T10-DIF data integrity protection
    • Full compatibility with Distributed RAID and always-on data services
    • Intermixing of drive types and capacities within the same enclosure
    • Enterprise reliability for mission-critical IBM Power Systems and IBM i workloads

    Featured IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Drives

    Capacity Type Form Factor Key Benefits
    1.92 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Balanced capacity and speed
    3.84 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Improved density for performance tiers
    7.68 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     High-capacity flash storage
    15.36 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Maximum SSD performance in expansions
    30.72 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Ultra-high density flash scaling
    1.2 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     Enterprise-class high-IOPS HDD tier
    1.8 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     Balanced enterprise performance
    2.4 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     High-capacity 10K enterprise storage
    6 TB – 20 TB      SAS HDD (7.2K RPM Nearline)    3.5-inch LFF     Cost-effective high-capacity archival tier

    Virtualization, Security and Reliability

    All SAS expansion drives integrate seamlessly with IBM Storage Virtualize, delivering Distributed RAID, immutable snapshots, and ransomware protection. Combined with hardware encryption and predictive failure analysis, these drives ensure the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.

    Every IBM FlashSystem 5300 expansion drive purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty covering parts and labor for complete peace of mind.

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