Product Description
IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure Model 3N4 w/Encryption
The IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5035 (Model 3N4) is a 2U rack-mount all-flash storage enclosure with built-in encryption, featuring SFF NVMe drives. This secure, high-performance system includes hardware compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, and FIPS-compliant encryption capabilities. Optimized for regulated industries and security-sensitive workloads, it provides low-latency NVMe storage and advanced data services in a compact, cost-effective platform for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Features
- All-flash NVMe SFF (2.5-inch U.2) drives for ultra-low latency and high IOPS.
- Built-in encryption engine with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance and self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
- Hardware-accelerated compression and deduplication for maximum effective capacity.
- Thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning, and easy tiering via IBM Storage Virtualize.
- Dual active-active controllers with non-disruptive upgrades and high availability.
- Supports NVMe over Fabrics, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI connectivity.
- Scalable to hundreds of TB with expansion enclosures (up to 240+ drives).
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IBM FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure (2072-3N4) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Drive Support | SFF NVMe SSDs (2.5-inch U.2), self-encrypting capable |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controllers with integrated encryption |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel (16/32 Gbps), iSCSI (10/25 GbE), NVMe over Fabrics |
| Max Drives (Control Enclosure) | 24 SFF NVMe |
| Max Capacity (System) | Scalable to PB-scale with expansion enclosures |
| Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant, end-to-end encryption, SED support |
| Data Services | Compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning |
| Management | IBM Storage Insights / Storage Virtualize GUI |
Benefits
The FlashSystem 5035 Model 3N4 combines entry-to-midrange pricing with enterprise-grade security and performance. Built-in FIPS-compliant encryption protects sensitive data at rest without performance penalty, making it ideal for regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government). NVMe architecture delivers low-latency, high-IOPS performance for virtualized workloads, databases, and analytics. Data reduction technologies maximize usable capacity, while simple management and strong replication features reduce complexity and risk. This system provides a secure, scalable, future-proof storage foundation for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud deployments.
Compatibility
The IBM 2072-3N4 FlashSystem 5035 is compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER8–POWER11), IBM Z mainframes, x86 servers, and open systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power, VMware, or other hypervisors. It supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics connectivity. Ideal for:
- Security-sensitive applications requiring FIPS encryption
- Virtualized environments and VMware vSphere
- Midrange databases and ERP workloads
- Hybrid cloud with secure data mobility Verify exact host connectivity, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.5+), and expansion enclosure compatibility for your deployment.
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