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Silver 2U rackmount server with twelve front drive bays

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 5015 140TB 2U barebone server

SKU CH-FXZR-9578Y MPN FlashSystem 5015 NL-SAS HDD 140TB

2U storage server with 12 x 16TB 7.2K NL-SAS drives, dual active controllers, 64GB cache, 1Gb iSCSI and 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, delivering 140TB raw capacity

  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • 2.5" baysDrive Configuration: 12 × 16 TB 7.2K NL-SAS HDD Host Connect
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi

Model FlashSystem 5015 NL-SAS HDD 140TB

  • 12 x 16 TB NL-SAS drives deliver 140 TB raw capacity
  • Dual active/active controllers provide continuous availability
  • 64 GB cache accelerates read and write performance
  • Onboard 1 Gb iSCSI plus 16 Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity
  • VMware and Red Hat OpenShift integration simplifies virtualised deployments

IBM FlashSystem 5015 140TB Storage Server

The IBM FlashSystem 5015 is a 2U rackmount storage server pre-populated with 12 x 16TB 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs for a raw capacity of 140TB. It uses dual active-active controllers with 64GB cache to deliver up to 400K IOPs and 8GB/s bandwidth at under 70µs latency.

Suited for VMware and container environments

This system targets teams running VMware vSphere or Red Hat OpenShift who want hardware-assisted tiering and synchronous or asynchronous remote replication. Buyers who require built-in data reduction pools, hardware compression, native encryption or CyberVault cyber-resiliency features should evaluate alternative platforms.

Ships with 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity

The bundle includes two 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel cards and eight 5m OM3 LC fibre cables for immediate SAN integration. Onboard 1Gb iSCSI ports provide additional host connectivity without extra adapters. Fully redundant hot-swappable fans and power supplies are installed to maintain uptime during component replacement.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model name5015 NL-SAS HDD 140 TB
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
2.5" baysDrive Configuration: 12 × 16 TB 7.2K NL-SAS HDD
Host Connections: 1 GB iSCSI, 16 GB Fiber Channel
Drives Supported: 2.5 in flash drives, SFF 2.5 in disk drives, LFF 3.5 in disk drives
Connectivity Supported: 1Gb ISCI, 10Gb ISCSI, 16Gb Fiber Channel, 12Gb SAS
Max IOPs: 400K IOPs
RAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
Min latency: Under 70µs
Max bandwidth: 8 GB/s
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Shipping weight18.14 kg
Package size483 × 432 × 102 mm

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Questions about this item

What host interface must my network already provide to connect the 16Gb Fibre Channel ports on the 5015?

Your SAN fabric must support 16Gb Fibre Channel links; the system ships with two 4-port 16Gb FC cards and eight 5m OM3 LC cables for direct connection.

Will my existing 12Gb SAS expansion enclosures work with the 5015?

Yes, the 5015 lists 12Gb SAS among its supported connectivity, so compatible SAS enclosures can be attached for additional capacity.

How can I verify the dual controllers are active and latency is below 70µs after installation?

Use the management GUI to confirm both controllers show Active/Active status and review the performance dashboard for sustained latency under 70µs.

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