IBM ADS8 38.4TB NVMe FlashCore Module for FlashSystem 7200

The IBM ADS8 is a 38.4 TB FlashCore Module 2 for IBM FlashSystem 7200 control enclosures.

Product Description

The IBM ADS8 (feature code ADS8, part number 02YC419) is a 38.4 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 38.4 TB FCM2 at 87.96 TB effective capacity. Feature AES8 is the related 38.4 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5100. Feature AGS8 is the related 38.4 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5200.

Features

38.4 TB usable capacity
87.96 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: ADS8
Part Number / FRU: 02YC419
Related FRU: 03GH472
Usable Capacity: 38.4 TB
Effective Capacity: 87.96 TB
Interface: NVMe
Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 15 mm
Type: FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2)
Encryption: Hardware AES-256
Related features: AES8 (FlashSystem 5100), AGS8 (FlashSystem 5200)

Compatibility

The IBM ADS8 38.4TB 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), ADS6 (9.6 TB), and ADS7 (19.2 TB) are the smaller 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 ADS8 38.4TB NVMe FlashCore Module

Product Description