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    • IBM Storage FlashSystem C200

    IBM Storage FlashSystem C200

    The IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 (machine type 5202-C25) is a cost-effective, power-efficient 2U all-flash NVMe storage system optimized for high-capacity, less latency-sensitive workloads such as media streaming, archives, backups, and data repositories. It delivers enterprise durability and lower TCO while providing significant performance improvements over traditional disk solutions. Powered by IBM Storage Virtualize software, it features IBM FlashCore Modules (FCM4 "XL" size) for inline hardware compression, encryption, and data reduction, with support for DRAID6 arrays, ransomware detection, and grid federation for scale-out. The system emphasizes energy efficiency, high density, and full enterprise software functions in a compact form factor.

    Key Features

    • High-capacity all-flash design using large "XL" IBM FlashCore Modules for cost-effective capacity scaling.
    • Inline hardware compression and encryption with performance-neutral operation.
    • Energy-efficient architecture with lower power consumption compared to higher-performance models.
    • Supports FlashSystem grid federation (up to 32 independent systems) for massive scale-out.
    • Full IBM Storage Virtualize advanced functions: data reduction, snapshots, replication, Safeguarded Copy, ransomware detection, and Easy Tier (if tiered).
    • Standard 10 Gb/s iSCSI connectivity; optional high-speed ports for iSCSI/NVMe/TCP or Fibre Channel/NVMe-oF.
    • Redundant dual-node active-active controllers for high availability.
    • Ideal for backup targets, archival storage, media repositories, and secondary workloads.

    Technical Specifications

    • Form Factor: 2U rack-mounted control enclosure.
    • Memory/Cache: 256 GB total.
    • Maximum Bandwidth: Up to 23 GB/s.
    • Drive Support: 24 x large-capacity IBM FlashCore Module 4 ("XL" size) bays.
    • Effective Maximum Capacity (single enclosure): Up to 3.3 PBe (with data reduction; example configs show ~1.5 PB effective at 2:1 compression from ~1.1 PB raw with 24x 46 TB FCM4).
    • Connectivity (standard): 8x 10 Gb/s Ethernet (RJ45) for iSCSI.
    • Max I/O Ports: Up to 16 (optional adapters for 32 Gb FC/NVMe-FC, 25/10 Gb Ethernet NVMe/TCP).
    • FlashSystem Grid: Federate up to 32 independent systems.
    • Power: Redundant supplies; highly energy-efficient design.
    • RAID: Single DRAID6 array using XL FCMs for capacity pools and volumes.

    Available Configurations

    Base model: 5202-C25 IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 (requires minimum Storage Virtualize level 8.7.2).

    Common high-capacity example:

    • 1.1 PB raw fixed capacity (24x 46 TB FCM4), ~1.5 PB effective with 2:1 compression.
    • 256 GB cache.
    • Full enterprise software bundle.
    • Onboard 8x 10 GbE ports.
    • Optional ports: 16x 32 Gb FC/NVMe-FC or 8x 25/10 GbE NVMe-TCP.

    Drives are large XL FCM4 variants (e.g., higher capacities like 46 TB referenced); specific feature codes configured at order time. Expansion enclosures supported for additional capacity (SAS-based models similar to other FlashSystem series, though C200 focuses on internal high-density flash).

    Compatibility

    • Software: IBM Storage Virtualize (minimum 8.7.2) for virtualization, data services, ransomware protection, and grid capabilities.
    • Host Interfaces: iSCSI (standard), optional NVMe-oF over FC/TCP, FCP-SCSI.
    • Environments: Integrates with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and other platforms via block protocols.
    • Expansion: Compatible with supported SAS expansion enclosures for tiered or additional capacity (requires appropriate SAS adapters).
    • Grid: Scale-out federation up to 32 systems for unified management and capacity.
    • No intermixing with incompatible older machine types; optimized for high-capacity flash workloads.
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