Product Description
IBM 5127-A20 FlashSystem 5600 23TB NVMe All-Flash Storage System
The IBM 5127-A20 FlashSystem 5600 23TB NVMe All-Flash Storage System is a fully configured high-performance 1U control enclosure delivering enterprise-class NVMe storage optimized for demanding workloads. This complete 23TB solution includes twelve 1.92 TB NVMe Flash Drives and is ready for immediate deployment with built-in encryption activation, 32 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, and IBM Storage Virtualize software.
Running IBM Storage Virtualize, the 5127-A20 provides native data reduction on FlashCore Modules, Distributed RAID, ransomware detection, and seamless integration with IBM Power Systems environments including IBM i. Flexible host connectivity and SAS expansion support make it ideal for edge deployments, remote offices, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
Key Features of the IBM 5127-A20 FlashSystem 5600 23TB
- • 1U control enclosure with 12 NVMe drive slots pre-populated for 23 TB total capacity
- • Dual active-active node canisters with redundant I/O groups for continuous availability
- • Twelve 1.92 TB NVMe Flash Drives (feature ADTH) with hardware data reduction and ransomware protection
- • 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel adapter pair (4-port) included for high-speed host connectivity
- • Encryption activation and encryption USB drive pack for secure data at rest
- • Support for SAS expansion enclosures (2U12, 2U24, and 5U92) for future capacity growth
- • Flexible host connectivity: 32 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10/25/100 Gbps Ethernet (iSCSI/NVMe-oF)
- • High-performance Distributed RAID with fast rebuild times and always-on data reduction
- • IBM Storage Virtualize management with REST API, Ansible, CSI, VMware integration, and modern GUI
- • Quantum-safe security features and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical environments
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 5127-A20 (23 TB NVMe Configured) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack |
| Raw Capacity | 23 TB (12 × 1.92 TB NVMe Flash Drives) |
| Node Canisters | Dual active-active |
| Host Connectivity | 32 Gb/s FC (included 4-port adapter pair) |
| Expansion | Up to 12 SAS enclosures (2U12 / 2U24 / 5U92) |
| Included Features | Encryption activation, OM3 fiber cables (5 m, qty 8), IBM Storage Expert Care 5-year |
| Compatibility | FlashSystem 5600 series and IBM Power Systems |
IBM FlashSystem 5600 Configuration:
| Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5127-A20 | FlashSystem 5600 |
| 9730 | Power Cord-PDU Connection |
| ACEG | Encryption activation |
| ACSR | 5m OM3 Fiber Cable (QTY=8) |
| ADTH | 1.92TB NVMe Flash Drive (QTY=12) |
| AKCH | Standard S&H Indicator |
| ALB9 | 32GB FC Adapter Pair (4-Port) |
| ALEC | Encryption USB drive pack |
| ALH0 | IBM Storage Expert Care Indicator |
| ALL5 | EC Premium 5 Year |
Virtualization, Security and Reliability
IBM Storage Virtualize delivers advanced features including logical volume management, workload mobility, orchestrated immutable snapshots, and Safeguarded Copy. Combined with Transparent Data Encryption, predictive failure analysis, and battery-protected cache, the 5127-A20 23TB system ensures the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.
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