Product Description
IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure Model 2N4
The IBM 2072 FlashSystem 5015 (Model 2N4) is a 2U rack-mount all-flash storage enclosure featuring SFF NVMe drives. This entry-to-midrange system delivers high performance, low latency, and built-in data services including hardware compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, and snapshots. Optimized for virtualized workloads, databases, general-purpose storage, and cost-effective modernization, it provides a scalable, efficient platform for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Features
- All-flash NVMe SFF (2.5-inch U.2) drives for ultra-low latency and high IOPS.
- Hardware-accelerated compression and deduplication for efficient capacity utilization.
- Thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning, and easy tiering via IBM Storage Virtualize.
- Dual active-active controllers with non-disruptive upgrades and high availability.
- Supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics connectivity.
- Scalable to hundreds of TB with expansion enclosures (up to 240+ drives).
- End-to-end encryption and cyber resilience features (optional SED support).
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IBM FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure (2072-2N4) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Drive Support | SFF NVMe SSDs (2.5-inch U.2) |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controllers |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel (16/32 Gbps), iSCSI (10/25 GbE), NVMe over Fabrics |
| Max Drives (Control Enclosure) | 24 SFF NVMe |
| Max Capacity (System) | Scalable to PB-scale with expansion enclosures |
| Data Services | Compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning |
| Management | IBM Storage Insights / Storage Virtualize GUI |
Benefits
The FlashSystem 5015 Model 2N4 offers enterprise-grade all-flash performance at an entry-to-midrange price point, enabling organizations to modernize storage without high upfront costs. Its NVMe architecture delivers low-latency, high-IOPS performance for virtualized workloads, databases, and general-purpose applications. Data reduction technologies maximize usable capacity, while simple management and strong availability features reduce complexity and risk. This system provides a scalable, future-proof storage foundation for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and hybrid cloud deployments with excellent price/performance and low total cost of ownership.
Compatibility
The IBM 2072-2N4 FlashSystem 5015 is compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER8–POWER11), IBM Z mainframes, x86 servers, and open systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power, VMware, or other hypervisors. It supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics connectivity. Ideal for:
- Virtualized environments and VMware vSphere
- Midrange databases and ERP applications
- General-purpose enterprise storage
- Hybrid cloud deployments with data mobility Verify exact host connectivity, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.5+), and expansion enclosure compatibility for your deployment.
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