IBM AES5 4.8TB NVMe FlashCore Module 2 for FlasSystem 5100 02CL186

The IBM AES5 is a 4.8 TB FlashCore Module 2 designed for IBM FlashSystem 5100 control enclosures.

Product Description

The IBM AES5 (feature code AES5, part number 02CL186) is a 4.8 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 FCM2 4.8 TB modules at 21.99 TB effective capacity. Feature ADS5 is the related 4.8 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 7200. Feature AGS5 is the related 4.8 TB FCM2 feature for FlashSystem 5200.

Features

4.8 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: AES5
Part Number / FRU: 02CL186
Usable Capacity: 4.8 TB
Effective Capacity: 21.99 TB
Interface: NVMe
Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 15 mm
Type: FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2)
Encryption: Hardware AES-256
Compression: Hardware inline

Compatibility

The IBM AES5 4.8TB NVMe FlashCore Module 2 is compatible with:

Systems: IBM FlashSystem 5100 control enclosures, including 2077-4H4 and related 2077-424 / 2078-424 V5100 configurations that support FCM2
Software: IBM Storage Virtualize on the supported enclosure
Related modules: ADS5 is the related 4.8 TB FCM2 feature on FlashSystem 7200. AGS5 is the related 4.8 TB FCM2 feature on FlashSystem 5200
Array rules: All drives in an array must be the same type and capacity
Limitations: Fits supported FlashSystem NVMe FCM bays only. Does not fit SAS SFF bays or IBM Power Systems SAS/NVMe U.2 server bays. Empty NVMe slots require a drive blank. Confirm firmware level and population rules before install

IBM AES5 4.8 TB NVMe FlashCore Module

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