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IBM FlashSystem 5300

IBM FlashSystem 5300 (4662-7H2) Compact Entry-Level NVMe All-Flash Storage 

The IBM FlashSystem 5300 (4662-7H2) delivers powerful NVMe storage in an ultra-compact 1U form factor, optimized for entry-level and midrange enterprise workloads that demand high performance and low latency. Built for hybrid cloud and business-critical applications, this all-flash system supports up to 12 NVMe drives in the base enclosure and scales through SAS expansion enclosures while maintaining energy efficiency and intelligent data services.

Running IBM Storage Virtualize software, the FlashSystem 5300 provides native data reduction on FlashCore Modules, Distributed RAID, ransomware detection, and seamless integration with IBM Power Systems environments including IBM i. Flexible connectivity options including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics make it ideal for edge deployments, remote offices, and hybrid infrastructures.

Key Features of IBM FlashSystem 5300 Storage System

  • 1U control enclosure with up to 12 NVMe drive slots for ultra-dense all-flash performance
  • Dual active-active node canisters with 12-core Intel Ice Lake D processors
  • FlashCore Modules with built-in hardware compression, deduplication, and computational storage assists for ransomware protection
  • Support for industry-standard NVMe SSDs and optional Storage Class Memory (SCM) drives
  • SAS expansion enclosures (2U12, 2U24, and 5U92) for scalable capacity
  • Flexible host connectivity: onboard 25/10 GbE (iSCSI/NVMe/TCP), optional 64/32 Gb FC
  • Scalable cache up to 512 GB total with battery backup for metadata and data protection
  • High-performance Distributed RAID with fast rebuild times and always-on data reduction
  • IBM Storage Virtualize management with REST API, Ansible, CSI, VMware integration, and modern GUI
  • Quantum-safe security features and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical environments

Featured IBM FlashSystem 5300 Configurations

Model Form Factor Max Drives (Base) Expansion Support Connectivity Highlights Ideal For
4662-7H2 (Controller) 1U rack 12 NVMe Up to 12 SAS enclosures FC 64/32 Gbps, Ethernet 25/10 Gbps Entry-level high-performance and hybrid cloud
4662-12G 2U rack 12 SAS Capacity scaling SAS 12 Gbps chaining Cost-effective tiered storage
4662-24G 2U rack 24 SAS Capacity scaling SAS 12 Gbps high-performance tiering Balanced performance and density
4662-92G 5U rack 92 SAS Massive capacity scaling SAS 12 Gbps ultra-dense Petabyte-scale archives

Virtualization, Security and Reliability

IBM Storage Virtualize delivers advanced features including logical volume management, workload mobility, orchestrated immutable snapshots, and Safeguarded Copy. Combined with Transparent Data Encryption, predictive failure analysis, and battery-protected cache, the FlashSystem 5300 ensures the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.

Every IBM FlashSystem 5300 storage system purchased from DataTechComputer.com is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.