Product Description
IBM 4657-924 FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure Base
The IBM 4657-924 FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure Base is the high-performance 2U foundation of the FlashSystem 7300 all-flash storage platform. Optimized for enterprise workloads that demand high throughput and low latency, this base enclosure supports up to 24 NVMe drives and scales through SAS expansion enclosures while maintaining energy efficiency and intelligent data services.
Running IBM Storage Virtualize software, the 4657-924 delivers 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 midrange deployments requiring agility, scalability, and simplicity.
Key Features of the IBM 4657-924 FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure Base
- • 2U control enclosure with up to 24 NVMe drive slots for high-density 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, 2U24, and 5U92)
- • Flexible host connectivity: 32 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10/25/100 Gbps Ethernet (iSCSI/NVMe-oF), and RoCE/iWARP support
- • Scalable cache up to 1.5 TB total 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
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 4657-924 (NVMe Control Enclosure Base) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack |
| Max Drives | 24 NVMe |
| Node Canisters | Dual active-active |
| Cache | Up to 1.5 TB total (battery protected) |
| Host Connectivity | 32 Gbps FC, 10/25/100 Gbps Ethernet (iSCSI/NVMe-oF) |
| Expansion | Up to 12 SAS enclosures (2U12 / 2U24 / 5U92) |
| Compatibility | FlashSystem 7300 series and IBM Power Systems |
Priced Configuration – BASE
| Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4657-924 | IBM Storage FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure |
| 9730 | Power Cord-PDU Connection |
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 4657-924 NVMe Control Enclosure Base ensures the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.
Every IBM 4657-924 FlashSystem 7300 NVMe Control Enclosure Base purchased from DataTechComputer.com is backed by a full 60-day warranty covering parts and labor for complete peace of mind.
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