IBM ADS6 9.6TB NVMe FlashCore Module for FlashSystem 7200

The IBM ADS6 is a 9.6 TB FlashCore Module 2 for IBM FlashSystem 7200 control enclosures.

Product Description

The IBM ADS6 (feature code ADS6, part number 02YC417) is a 9.6 TB usable FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2). It uses the NVMe interface in a 2.5-inch, 15 mm form factor and includes hardware-accelerated inline compression and always-on AES-256 encryption. IBM rates this 9.6 TB FCM2 at 21.99 TB effective capacity. Feature AES6 is the related 9.6 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5100. Feature AGS6 is the related 9.6 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5200.

Features

9.6 TB usable capacity
21.99 TB effective capacity (FCM2 rating)
FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2) technology
NVMe interface
Hardware-accelerated inline compression
Always-on AES-256 encryption
Hot-swap capable in supported control enclosures
Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation

Technical Specifications

Feature Code: ADS6
Part Number / FRU: 02YC417
Related FRU: 03GH470
Usable Capacity: 9.6 TB
Effective Capacity: 21.99 TB
Interface: NVMe
Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 15 mm
Type: FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2)
Encryption: Hardware AES-256
Related features: AES6 (FlashSystem 5100), AGS6 (FlashSystem 5200)

Compatibility

The IBM ADS6 9.6TB NVMe FlashCore Module is compatible with:

Systems: IBM FlashSystem 7200 control enclosures (2076-824 / 2076-U7C) and related Storwize V7000 Gen3 NVMe control enclosures that support FCM2
Software: IBM Storage Virtualize on the supported enclosure
Related modules: ADS5 (4.8 TB), ADS7 (19.2 TB), and ADS8 (38.4 TB) are the other FCM2 features in this FlashSystem 7200 family
Array rules: All drives in an array must be the same type and capacity
Limitations: Fits supported NVMe FCM bays only. Not an FCM3, FCM4, or FCM5 module. Does not fit SAS expansion enclosures or IBM Power Systems NVMe bays. Confirm firmware level and population rules before install

IBM ADS6 9.6TB NVMe FlashCore Module

Product Description