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IBM FlashSystem 9200

IBM FlashSystem 9200

The IBM FlashSystem 9200 is a 2U all-flash NVMe storage system for enterprise workloads.

Product Description

The IBM FlashSystem 9200 is a high-performance all-flash array built on IBM Storage Virtualize software. Each control enclosure is a 2U rack-mount system with 24 NVMe drive slots for IBM FlashCore Modules or industry-standard NVMe SSDs. Dual node canisters provide redundant processing and cache. The system supports Fibre Channel and Ethernet host attachment, plus SAS expansion enclosures for additional capacity. Up to four control enclosures can be clustered and managed as a single system. FlashSystem 9200 delivers low-latency performance with hardware-assisted compression on FlashCore Modules, data reduction, encryption, and Easy Tier.

Control Enclosures

  • 9846-AG8: FlashSystem 9200 Controller – One-year warranty
  • 9848-AG8: FlashSystem 9200 Controller – Three-year warranty
  • 9846-UG8 / 9848-UG8: Storage Utility Offering control enclosures
  • 4666-AG8 / 4666-UG8: FlashSystem 9200 Controller with Expert Care

Each control enclosure supports up to 24 NVMe drives and dual node canisters with cache options from 256 GB to 1.5 TB or higher depending on configuration.

Expansion Enclosures

  • 9846-AFF / 9848-AFF / 4666-AFF: 2U24 all-flash SAS expansion enclosure (up to 24 SFF flash drives)
  • 9846-A9F / 9848-A9F / 4666-A9F: 5U92 high-density all-flash SAS expansion enclosure (up to 92 flash drives)

A single control enclosure can support multiple expansion enclosures in SAS chains, subject to weight and chain rules.

Features

  • 2U control enclosure with 24 NVMe slots
  • Dual redundant node canisters and power supplies
  • IBM FlashCore Modules with hardware compression
  • Fibre Channel (16 Gb / 32 Gb) and 25 GbE (RoCE / iWARP) host attachment
  • SAS expansion for additional capacity
  • Clustering of up to four control enclosures
  • Data reduction, encryption, and Easy Tier
  • IBM Storage Virtualize software

Technical Specifications

  • Machine types: 9846, 9848, 4666
  • Control models: AG8, UG8
  • Expansion models: AFF (2U24), A9F (5U92)
  • Drive bays: 24 NVMe per control enclosure
  • Host interfaces: Up to 24 × 16/32 Gb FC or up to 12 × 25 GbE per control enclosure
  • Software: IBM Storage Virtualize
  • Form factor: 2U (control), 2U or 5U (expansion)
  • Clustering: Up to 4 control enclosures

Compatibility

The IBM FlashSystem 9200 is compatible with:

  • Host systems: IBM Power Systems, x86 servers, and other platforms supporting Fibre Channel or iSCSI/iSER
  • Operating systems: IBM i, AIX, Linux, Windows, VMware, and others at supported levels
  • Adapters: 16 Gb and 32 Gb Fibre Channel pairs, 25 GbE RoCE and iWARP pairs, and 12 Gb SAS expansion cards
  • Drives: FlashCore Modules and industry NVMe SSDs in the control enclosure; SAS flash drives in expansion enclosures
  • Limitations: Expansion requires compatible SAS adapter cards and cabling. Confirm software level and drive support for the specific model. Follow clustering and expansion chain rules

Warranty

Control enclosures are available with one-year, three-year, or Expert Care coverage. Individual components and drives include a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality when purchased separately.