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Drives for FlashSystem 9600

High-Performance NVMe Drives and FlashCore Modules for IBM FlashSystem 9600

The IBM FlashSystem 9600 drives deliver ultra-low latency NVMe storage optimized for the 5078-A40 flagship all-flash platform. Featuring fifth-generation FlashCore Modules (FCM5) with built-in hardware data reduction, ransomware detection, and AI-driven analytics, plus industry-standard NVMe EDSFF drives, these drives maximize performance and capacity in the dense 32-drive 2U control enclosure.

Engineered exclusively for the FlashSystem 9600, these drives provide seamless integration with IBM Storage Virtualize software, native IBM i compatibility, and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical workloads.

Key Features of IBM FlashSystem 9600 Drives

  • Fifth-generation FlashCore Modules (FCM5) with hardware-accelerated compression, deduplication, and real-time ransomware protection
  • NVMe EDSFF form factor for ultra-dense, high-IOPS performance in 32-drive 2U enclosures
  • Industry-standard NVMe SSD options for flexible capacity scaling
  • Advanced encryption, T10-DIF protection, and computational storage assists
  • Hot-swap capable with full compatibility across the FlashSystem 9600 control enclosure
  • Support for Distributed RAID, Safeguarded Copy, and always-on data reduction
  • High endurance and enterprise reliability for demanding IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments

IBM FCM5

Featured IBM FlashSystem 9600 Drives

Capacity Type Description Key Benefits
  6.6 TB       Fifth-Gen FlashCore Module            NVMe EDSFF FCM5 Small           High efficiency with built-in data services
 13.2 TB       Fifth-Gen FlashCore Module          NVMe EDSFF FCM5 Medium                Balanced density and performance
 26.4 TB       Fifth-Gen FlashCore Module            NVMe EDSFF FCM5 Large                 Significant capacity scaling in 2U
 52.8 TB       Fifth-Gen FlashCore Module             NVMe EDSFF FCM5 XL            Maximum storage density and efficiency
105.6 TB       Fifth-Gen FlashCore Module            NVMe EDSFF FCM5 XXL                  Ultra-high density flash scaling
  1.92 TB      Industry-Standard NVMe SSD     High-performance NVMe EDSFF drive                Cost-effective high-speed storage
  3.84 TB      Industry-Standard NVMe SSD     High-performance NVMe EDSFF drive               Balanced capacity and performance
  7.68 TB      Industry-Standard NVMe SSD     High-performance NVMe EDSFF drive     Maximum performance in standard NVMe format

Virtualization, Security and Reliability

All 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 9600 drive purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.