IBM ADS7 19.2TB NVMe FlashCore Module for FlashSystem 7200

The IBM ADS7 is a 19.2 TB FlashCore Module 2 for IBM FlashSystem 7200 control enclosures.

Product Description

The IBM ADS7 (feature code ADS7, part number 03GH471) is a 19.2 TB usable FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2). It uses the NVMe interface in a 2.5-inch form factor and includes hardware-accelerated inline compression and always-on AES-256 encryption. IBM rates this 19.2 TB FCM2 at 43.98 TB effective capacity. Feature AES7 is the related 19.2 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5100. Feature AGS7 is the related 19.2 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5200. The current listing that calls this module ASD7 is incorrect.

Features

19.2 TB usable capacity
43.98 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: ADS7
Part Number / FRU: 03GH471
Usable Capacity: 19.2 TB
Effective Capacity: 43.98 TB
Interface: NVMe
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Type: FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2)
Encryption: Hardware AES-256
Related features: AES7 (FlashSystem 5100), AGS7 (FlashSystem 5200)

Compatibility

The IBM ADS7 19.2TB NVMe FlashCore Module is compatible with:

Systems: IBM FlashSystem 7200 control enclosures (2076-724 / 2076-U7C) and related Storwize V7000 Gen3 NVMe control enclosures that support FCM2
Software: IBM Storage Virtualize on the supported enclosure
Related modules: AES5 and AES6 are the 4.8 TB and 9.6 TB FCM2 features on FlashSystem 5100. AGS7 is the 19.2 TB FCM2 feature on FlashSystem 5200
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 ADS7 19.2TB NVMe FlashCore Module

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