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IBM Storage FlashSystem 7300

IBM FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 delivers high-performance NVMe flash storage with advanced data management capabilities. This 2U rack-mounted system supports scalable capacity and efficient operations through IBM Storage Virtualize software. It features redundant components for reliability, including hot-swappable node canisters and power supplies. With options for inline compression and various drive types, it optimizes storage efficiency and speed.

Key Features

  • Dual node canisters with up to 40 processing cores for robust performance.
  • Support for up to 24 NVMe 2.5-inch drives, including IBM FlashCore Modules and industry-standard options.
  • Connectivity options: 32 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10/25/100 Gbps Ethernet for iSCSI, and NVMe-oF over FC.
  • Data reduction technologies like compression and deduplication to maximize capacity.
  • Expansion capabilities with up to 12 SFF or LFF enclosures for added storage tiers.
  • Advanced virtualization for seamless integration and management.

Technical Specifications

  • Form Factor: 2U rack-mounted enclosure.
  • Processors: Two 10-core processors per node canister.
  • Cache: From 256 GB to 1.5 TB total.
  • Interfaces: Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), iSCSI, NVMe-oF on FC; RoCE and iWARP support.
  • Power: Integrated AC supplies with battery backup for data protection.
  • Maximum Capacity: Up to 1380 TB protected with compression; 368 TB raw with standard drives.

Available Configurations

Use the following feature codes for drive options:

 
 
Feature Code Description      Capacity
ADSE IBM FlashCore Module      4.8 TB
ADSF IBM FlashCore Module      9.6 TB
ADSG IBM FlashCore Module      19.2 TB
ADSH IBM FlashCore Module      38.4 TB
ADT2 Industry-Standard NVMe Drive      1.92 TB
ADT3 Industry-Standard NVMe Drive      3.84 TB
ADT4 Industry-Standard NVMe Drive      7.68 TB
ADT5 Industry-Standard NVMe Drive      15.36 TB
ADT6 Industry-Standard NVMe Drive      30.72 TB
 

Storage Class Memory options: Up to twelve 1.6 TB NVMe drives.

Models available: 4657-924 (SFF NVMe Control Enclosure) and 4657-U7D (Utility-based with fixed Capacity on Demand).

Compatibility

  • Host Interfaces: Supports FCP with point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and switched fabric topologies; iSCSI and NVMe-oF on FC.
  • Expansion Enclosures: Compatible with IBM FlashSystem 7000 series SFF (e.g., 4657-24G, 4657-92G) and LFF High Density models.
  • Multipathing: Active-active across all interfaces for enhanced availability.
  • Drive Mixing: Allows intermixed drives of the same form factor and connector type within enclosures.
  • Virtualization: Integrates with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift, and Kubernetes environments.

This system comes with a 60-day warranty from Data Tech Computer.