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Silver 2U rackmount storage server with twelve front drive bays

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 5045 30TB 2U 12x3.84TB SAS 16GB FC 64GB Cache

SKU CH-DZG9-4HCEX MPN FlashSystem 5045 All Flash 30TB

All-flash 2U storage server with 12 SAS SSDs totalling 30TB, 16Gb Fibre Channel, 10Gb iSCSI, 64GB cache and data-reduction features

  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • 2.5" baysDrive Configuration: 12 × 3.84 TB SAS SSD Host Connections:
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi

Model FlashSystem 5045 All Flash 30TB

  • 30TB all-flash capacity from 12 x 3.84TB SAS SSDs
  • 2M IOPS and sub-70µs latency for high-speed workloads
  • Data reduction pools with compression, deduplication and thin provisioning
  • Redundant hot-swap fans and power supplies maintain uptime
  • 64GB cache plus 16Gb Fibre Channel and 10Gb iSCSI connectivity

All-Flash Storage Server for Enterprise Workloads

The IBM FlashSystem 5045 delivers 30TB of raw capacity in a 2U rackmount chassis populated with twelve 3.84TB SAS SSDs. It provides 64GB of system cache and dual-host connectivity through 10Gb iSCSI and 16Gb Fibre Channel. The platform targets storage servers that require consistent sub-70µs latency and up to 1.2M IOPs for databases, virtualisation and containerised applications.

Upgrade Path from Hybrid or Spinning-Disk Arrays

This system replaces environments where mechanical drives or mixed media cannot sustain the throughput or latency targets of modern workloads. The jump is justified when applications demand sustained 12GB/s bandwidth, inline data reduction through compression and deduplication, and enterprise features such as encryption, Safeguarded Copy and Hyperswap high availability without adding separate hardware.

Rackmount Installation

The 2U form factor fits standard racks and ships with fully redundant, hot-swappable fans and power supplies to simplify deployment and ongoing maintenance. Eight 5m OM3 fibre cables with LC connectors are included for immediate Fibre Channel connectivity. Care is required to verify that the host infrastructure supports 16Gb Fibre Channel or 10Gb iSCSI, and that the 2.5-inch drive bays match the replacement media strategy.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model name5045 All Flash 30 TB
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
2.5" baysDrive Configuration: 12 × 3.84 TB SAS SSD
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: 10Gb ISCSI, 16Gb Fiber Channel, 12Gb SAS
Max IOPs: 1.2M IOPs
RAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
Min latency: Under 70µs
Max bandwidth: 12 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 rack space and drive bay layout does the 2U FlashSystem 5045 require?

The unit occupies 2U of rack height and ships with 12 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays populated by 3.84TB SAS SSDs.

How are the 16Gb Fibre Channel adapters and 10Gb iSCSI ports connected during initial setup?

Insert the supplied 5m OM3 LC cables into the onboard FC ports and plug the RJ-45 or SFP+ links into the 10Gb iSCSI interfaces; the step often missed is enabling the FC target ports in the management GUI before zoning.

Which components will need replacement over the system's life?

The hot-swappable fans, redundant power supplies and the 3.84TB SAS SSDs are the field-replaceable parts; cache memory and controller boards are not user-serviceable.

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