Product Description
IBM 2078-4H4 - IBM FlashSystem 5100 SFF NVMe Control Enclosure
The IBM Storwize V5100 (FlashSystem 5100) 2078-4H4 SFF NVMe Control Enclosure delivers enterprise-class all-flash NVMe storage in a compact 2U form factor. Powered by IBM Storage Virtualize (IBM Spectrum Virtualize), it supports high-performance NVMe flash drives for ultra-low latency and high IOPS. This model enables full storage virtualization, thin provisioning, data reduction with compression and deduplication, Easy Tier automated tiering, FlashCopy snapshots, Metro/Global Mirror replication, HyperSwap for high availability, and NVMe-oF support. It suits high-performance workloads, virtualized environments, and data center modernization across IBM i, AIX, Linux, VMware, and open systems.
Key benefits include scalable capacity up to 760 drives (with expansions), cache up to 576 GB, flexible connectivity including NVMe over Fabrics, hardware-accelerated compression, and end-to-end encryption for secure, efficient storage.
Key Features
- All-flash NVMe storage with end-to-end NVMe for ultra-low latency and high throughput
- IBM Storage Virtualize for unified virtualization, thin provisioning, and data reduction pools
- Inline compression, deduplication, and hardware acceleration for reduced footprint
- Easy Tier AI-driven automated tiering to optimize performance
- FlashCopy for point-in-time snapshots and local replication
- Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and HyperSwap for synchronous/asynchronous replication and high availability
- Distributed RAID for enhanced resiliency and faster rebuild times
- NVMe-oF support on FC and Ethernet for modern fabrics
- Encryption for secure data-at-rest with self-encrypting drives
- Nondisruptive operations, dual active-active controllers, and no single point of failure
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type-Model: 2078-4H4 (SFF NVMe Control Enclosure)
- Form Factor: 2U rackmount, 24 × 2.5-inch SFF drive bays
- Processors: Dual node canisters, each with eight-core processors
- Cache Memory: 64 GB standard (32 GB per canister); upgradable to 192 GB, 384 GB, or 576 GB (system total)
- Standard Connectivity: Eight 10 Gb Ethernet ports for iSCSI
- Optional Connectivity: 4-port 16 Gb or 32 Gb Fibre Channel (supports NVMe-oF), 2-port 25 Gb Ethernet iWARP/RoCE (iSER/NVMe-oF ready), 12 Gb SAS for expansions
- Maximum Drives: Up to 760 (with expansions and clustering support)
- Supported Drive Types: 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs: IBM FlashCore Modules (self-compressing/encrypting) 4.8 TB, 9.6 TB, 19.2 TB; Industry-standard NVMe: 800 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, 15.36 TB
- RAID Support: Distributed RAID 1, 5, 6; traditional RAID options
- Software: IBM Spectrum Virtualize with virtualization, thin provisioning, compression, deduplication, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, mirroring
- Dimensions: 8.7 cm H × 48.3 cm W × approx. 55.6 cm D
- Weight: Empty approx. 19 kg; Fully configured approx. 27 kg
- Power: Redundant hot-swappable supplies, 100-240 V AC
Configuration Options
- Cache Upgrade: To 192 GB, 384 GB, or 576 GB for high-performance and data reduction workloads
- 16 Gb or 32 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter: 4-port supporting NVMe over Fabrics
- 25 Gb Ethernet Adapter: 2-port iWARP or RoCE for iSER/NVMe-oF
- 12 Gb SAS Adapter: For host attachment or expansion connectivity
- Easy Tier License: Enables AI-driven automated tiering
- FlashCopy Upgrade: Expanded snapshot targets
- Remote Mirroring License: Supports Metro/Global Mirror and HyperSwap
- Encryption: Hardware-based AES-256 data-at-rest (self-encrypting modules)
- Data Reduction: Inline compression/deduplication via pools
Expansion and Scalability
Scale with SAS-connected expansions: Attach models like 2078-12G (LFF, 12 bays), 2078-24G (SFF, 24 bays), or 2078-92G (high-density, 92 bays). Mix enclosure types and drive formats. Achieve multi-PB raw capacity. Clustering supports up to four control enclosures for scale-out. Nondisruptive upgrades and maintenance available.
Software Capabilities
IBM Storage Virtualize virtualizes internal NVMe drives and external storage for seamless data mobility. Base features include thin provisioning, UNMAP, and data reduction pools with compression/deduplication. Easy Tier uses AI to migrate active data to optimal tiers. FlashCopy creates instant snapshots, while remote mirroring and HyperSwap ensure continuity and active-active access. Volume mirroring adds redundancy.
Compatibility and Integration
- Host Protocols: 16/32 Gb Fibre Channel (NVMe-oF), 10/25 Gb iSCSI/iSER, 12 Gb SAS
- Supported Operating Systems: IBM i, AIX, Linux distributions (Red Hat, SUSE), Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX, and more
- Hypervisors and Containers: VMware vSphere with VVols, Microsoft Hyper-V, IBM PowerVM, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes via CSI plug-in
- Expansion Compatibility: Full support for 2078-12G (LFF), 2078-24G (SFF), 2078-92G (high-density) in mixed setups
- External Virtualization: Over 500 storage systems for migration and unified management
Verify exact host connectivity, software version (Storage Virtualize 8.2+ or later), and expansion compatibility for your deployment.
Warranty
Systems from DataTechComputer.com come with a 60-day limited hardware warranty, covering essential components.
