Product Description
IBM AGSF 9.6TB FlashCore Module 4
Elevate your storage performance with the IBM AGSF 9.6TB FlashCore Module 4, a powerful NVMe drive engineered for high-demand environments. Leveraging cutting-edge flash innovations, this module provides outstanding throughput and reliability, ideal for seamless integration into supported IBM FlashSystem arrays.
Key Features
- Capacity and Performance — Delivers 9.6 TB of usable storage with potential effective capacity up to 28.8 TB at a 3:1 compression ratio, optimized for intensive workloads.
- Hardware-Accelerated Compression and Encryption — Features always-on AES-256 encryption and inline compression for secure, efficient data handling with zero performance overhead.
- Ransomware Detection — Employs machine learning to monitor I/O patterns continuously, detecting potential ransomware threats in real time.
- Interface — PCIe 4.0 NVMe for superior data transfer speeds and low latency.
- Form Factor — Compact 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) for straightforward deployment in compatible systems.
- RAID Support — Works with DRAID 6 (preferred) or DRAID 5 configurations; all modules in an array must share identical capacities for best results.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | AGSF |
| Capacity | 9.6 TB usable; up to 28.8 TB effective with 3:1 compression |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF |
| Encryption | Hardware-based AES-256 |
| Compression | Inline, hardware-accelerated |
| Threat Detection | Real-time ML-based ransomware and malware detection |
| Power Consumption | Low-power design for efficient operation |
| Dimensions | Standard 2.5-inch drive (height: 15 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 0.2 kg |
Compatibility
The IBM AGSF 9.6TB FlashCore Module 4 is built for IBM FlashSystem platforms, such as:
- IBM FlashSystem 5200
- IBM FlashSystem 5300
- IBM FlashSystem 7300
- IBM FlashSystem 9500/9500R
Mixing with prior-generation FlashCore Modules (e.g., FCM3) is possible in the same array, but mixed setups limit functionality to FCM3 levels. Full FCM4 benefits require uniform FCM4 arrays. Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize software 8.6.0 and newer. RAID arrays require uniform module capacities. Supports SAS-connected expansion enclosures in clustered configurations for massive scalability up to petabyte ranges.
Warranty Information
This product includes a 60-day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under standard operating conditions.
