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IBM FlashSystem 5600

IBM FlashSystem 5600 (5127-A20) with High-Performance NVMe All-Flash Storage 

The IBM FlashSystem 5600 (5127-A20) delivers enterprise-class NVMe storage in an ultra-compact 1U form factor. Built for high-performance, low-latency workloads, this all-flash system supports up to 12 EDSFF NVMe drives in the base enclosure and scales with SAS expansion enclosures for massive capacity while maintaining energy efficiency and intelligent data services.

Running IBM Storage Virtualize software, the FlashSystem 5600 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 cloud infrastructures.

Key Features of the IBM FlashSystem 5600 Storage System

  • 1U control enclosure with up to 12 NVMe EDSFF drive slots for ultra-dense all-flash performance
  • Dual active-active node canisters with redundant I/O groups for continuous availability
  • FlashCore Modules with built-in hardware compression, deduplication, and computational storage assists for ransomware protection
  • Support for industry-standard NVMe SSDs and SAS expansion enclosures (2U12 and 5U92)
  • Flexible host connectivity: 64 Gbps/32 Gbps Fibre Channel, 100/25 Gbps Ethernet (iSCSI/NVMe/TCP), and SAS expansion ports
  • Large scalable cache with battery backup in each canister 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 5600 Configurations

Model Form Factor Max Drives (Base) Expansion Support Connectivity Highlights Ideal For
5127-A20 (Controller)   1U rack     12 NVMe   2U12 / 5U92 SAS     FC 64/32 Gbps, Ethernet 100/25Gbps                               High-performance edge and hybrid cloud                                 
4662-12G (Expansion)   2U rack      12 SAS Up to 12 enclosures                           SAS 12 Gbps chaining                     Capacity scaling
4662-24G (Expansion)   2U rack      24 SAS Up to 12 enclosures               SAS 12 Gbps chaining                     Capacity scaling
4662-92G (Expansion)   5U rack      92 SAS Up to 12 enclosures            SAS 12 Gbps high-density          Enterprise-scale storage pools

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 5600 ensures the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.

Every IBM FlashSystem 5600 storage system purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.