Product Description
IBM AHS7 19.2 TB NVMe FlashCore Module for FlashSystem 9200
The IBM AHS7 is a 19.2 TB NVMe FlashCore Module for IBM FlashSystem 9100 and 9200 control enclosures.
Product Description
The IBM AHS7 (feature code AHS7, part number 02YC418) 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 approximately 43.98 TB effective capacity. Feature AHS7 is used on FlashSystem 9100 and 9200 systems. Related features on other platforms include AES7 (FlashSystem 5100), ADS7 (FlashSystem 7200), and AGS7 (FlashSystem 5200).
Features
- 19.2 TB usable capacity
- Approximately 43.98 TB effective capacity with hardware compression
- FlashCore Module 2 (FCM2) technology
- NVMe interface
- Hardware-accelerated inline compression
- Always-on AES-256 encryption
- Hot-swap capable in supported control enclosures
- 2.5-inch form factor
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHS7
- Part Number: 02YC418
- Related parts: 03GH471, 02CL182
- 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, ADS7, AGS7
Compatibility
The IBM AHS7 19.2 TB NVMe FlashCore Module is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM FlashSystem 9100 and 9200 control enclosures, including 9846/9848-AG8, 9846/9848-AF8, 9848-UG8, and related models that support FCM2
- Software: IBM Storage Virtualize on the supported enclosure
- Drive bays: Up to 24 modules per control enclosure
- Related drives: AHS5 (4.8 TB), AHS6 (9.6 TB), and AHS8 (38.4 TB) are the related FCM2 features on the same platforms
- Limitations: Modules of the same capacity should be used in the same RAID array. Confirm firmware level and system support before install. Not compatible with SAS expansion enclosures
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
