Product Description
IBM ADTK 7.68TB NVMe Flash Drive
The IBM ADTK 7.68TB NVMe Flash Drive is a high-performance, industry-standard 2.5-inch NVMe SSD designed for compatibility with select IBM FlashSystem platforms, including models that support NVMe PCIe interfaces. This drive provides reliable, low-latency storage with strong read/write throughput and high IOPS, making it suitable for mixed workloads in enterprise all-flash environments.
Key Features
- 7.68 TB usable capacity in a compact 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF).
- NVMe PCIe interface for ultra-low latency and high-speed data access.
- Enterprise-grade endurance and reliability for demanding applications.
- Supports hardware-based encryption (AES-256 when enabled at the system level).
- Optimized for high IOPS and consistent performance in virtualized and database workloads.
- Compatible with IBM FlashSystem enclosures that accept industry-standard NVMe SSDs.
- Designed for hot-swap operation in supported systems.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Usable) | 3.84 TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Interface | NVMe over PCIe |
| Encryption | System-level hardware-based AES-256 (when enabled) |
| Key Technologies | Enterprise NVMe SSD with high endurance |
| Latency | Low microseconds (typical in supported systems) |
| Compatibility | Select IBM FlashSystem models supporting industry-standard NVMe drives (check specific enclosure support for 5127-A20 or similar) |
Compatibilities This drive is engineered for compatibility with:
- IBM FlashSystem platforms that support 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs (including select configurations in FlashSystem 5xxx series where industry-standard drives are allowed).
- IBM Storage Virtualize software environments.
- Protocols: NVMe-oF, Fibre Channel, iSCSI (via system connectivity).
- Operating systems and environments: Windows Server, Linux (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE), IBM AIX, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, databases, virtualized workloads, and analytics applications.
