Product Description
IBM 5202-C25 FlashSystem C200
The IBM 5202-C25 FlashSystem C200 is a midrange all-flash storage platform designed to deliver high performance, efficiency, and advanced data services for enterprise workloads. Built on IBM Storage Virtualize software and powered by IBM FlashCore Modules (FCM), the C200 combines NVMe technology with intelligent data reduction to provide low-latency access and significant capacity savings in a compact 2U form factor.
Supporting up to 1.15 PB of effective capacity (after data reduction), the system offers sub-millisecond latency, high IOPS, and built-in features such as hardware-accelerated compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, and real-time ransomware detection. It supports NVMe-oF connectivity for modern fabric access and includes Safeguarded Copy for immutable snapshots and hyperswap for continuous availability.
Ideal for databases, virtualization, analytics, and mixed enterprise applications, the FlashSystem C200 integrates seamlessly with IBM Storage Insights for AI-driven monitoring and predictive analytics. With redundant hot-swap components and modular design, it ensures high reliability and easy serviceability in data center environments.
The IBM 5202-C25 FlashSystem C200 is backed by a 60-day warranty, providing assurance in its quality and performance.
Key Features
- All-flash NVMe architecture with IBM FlashCore Modules for performance and efficiency.
- Up to 1.15 PB effective capacity with 3:1 data reduction guarantee.
- Sub-millisecond latency and high IOPS for demanding workloads.
- NVMe-oF support (FC-NVMe, NVMe/RoCE, NVMe/TCP) for low-latency connectivity.
- Real-time ransomware detection and Safeguarded Copy for cyber resilience.
- Hardware-accelerated compression, deduplication, and thin provisioning.
- AI-driven insights and automation via IBM Storage Insights.
- 2U form factor with redundant hot-swap power and cooling.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mountable |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 921 TB physical (with FCM or standard NVMe drives) |
| Maximum Effective Capacity | Up to 1.15 PB (with 3:1 data reduction) |
| Maximum IOPS | Up to 4.5 million (4 KB random read) |
| Latency | Sub-millisecond (typically <200 µs) |
| Host Interfaces | 16/32 Gb Fibre Channel, 25/100 GbE (RoCE/iWARP), 10/25 Gb iSCSI |
| NVMe Support | End-to-end NVMe, NVMe-oF (FC-NVMe, NVMe/TCP, NVMe/RoCE) |
| Data Services | Compression, deduplication, thin provisioning, snapshots, replication, encryption, Safeguarded Copy |
| Management | IBM Storage Virtualize GUI, CLI, REST API, IBM Storage Insights |
| Power Supplies | Redundant hot-swap |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM FlashSystem C200 (5202-C25) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, hypervisors, and environments:
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), VMware ESXi, IBM AIX, IBM i, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX.
- Hypervisors: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, Nutanix AHV.
- Cloud Integration: Supports hybrid cloud deployments with IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure (via Spectrum Virtualize).
For complete host, protocol, and interoperability details, consult the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) or IBM documentation.
