Product Description
IBM FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure (4680-2P4)
The IBM FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure (machine type-model 4680-2P4) is a compact 2U entry-level all-flash capable storage system designed for midrange environments. It delivers high-performance NVMe storage with advanced data services for IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads on Power Systems.
Product Description
The IBM FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure (4680-2P4) is a 2U rack-mount system featuring two node canisters (dual-controller architecture) and 24 front-loading SFF NVMe drive bays. It supports high-performance NVMe Flash devices, including FlashCore Modules for hardware-accelerated compression and encryption. The system runs IBM Storage Virtualize software, providing enterprise features such as thin provisioning, Easy Tier, FlashCopy snapshots, remote mirroring, Distributed RAID, and data reduction. It is well-suited for simple, scalable storage deployments in midrange environments that need all-flash or hybrid configurations with powerful scale-up capabilities.
Features
- Compact 2U form factor with 24 NVMe SFF drive bays
- Dual redundant node canisters (2-core processors each) for high availability
- Support for NVMe Flash devices and FlashCore Modules
- Advanced data services including snapshots, replication, and encryption
- Inline data reduction (compression and deduplication)
- Multiple host interface options (FC, iSCSI, SAS)
- SAS expansion support for additional capacity
- Intuitive management with IBM Storage Insights and modern GUI
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 4680-2P4
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount
- Controllers: Dual node canisters (redundant, 2-core processors each)
- Cache: 32 GB base (16 GB per canister); optional 64 GB
- Drive Bays: 24 × SFF (2.5-inch) NVMe
- Drive Support: NVMe SSDs and FlashCore Modules; SAS expansions for hybrid
- Host Connectivity: 1 Gb iSCSI standard; optional 16 Gb FC, 10/25 Gb iSCSI, 12 Gb SAS
- Expansion: SAS-based expansion enclosures (12H, 24H, 92H)
- RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and Distributed RAID (DRAID)
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swap
Priced Configuration –
| Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4680-2P4 | FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure |
| 9730 | Power Cord-PDU Connection (QTY=2) |
| ACSR | 5m OM3 Fiber Cable (QTY=8) |
| AHPA | AC Power Supply HE |
| AHZD | All Flash Solution Indicator |
| AL81 | 3.84TB 12 GB SAS 2.5 Inch Flash Drive (QTY=14) |
| ALBG | 16GB FC 4 Port Adapter Cards (PAIR) |
| ALE7 | FlashCopy Upgrade |
| ALE9 | Remote Mirroring |
| ALE9 | Easy Tier |
| ALK3 | 3 year IBM Storage Expert Care |
Compatibility
The IBM FlashSystem 5015 (4680-2P4) is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power8, Power9, and Power10 servers
- Operating Systems: IBM i, AIX, Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu), VIOS, VMware, Windows
- Environments: Physical, virtualized, and hybrid cloud deployments
- Limitations: Maximum configuration limits depend on software version and licensed features. Verify exact interoperability with IBM documentation for your specific environment.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
