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Silver 2U rackmount server chassis with twelve 2.5 inch drive bays populated

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 5045 65TB 2U Barebone Server

SKU CH-WRQP-QZGFX MPN FlashSystem 5045 All Flash 65TB

All-flash storage server with 65 TB raw capacity in a 2U rackmount chassis

  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • 2.5" baysCapacity: 65 TB Cache: 64 GB Drive Configuration: 12 × 7.68
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi

Model FlashSystem 5045 All Flash 65TB

  • 65TB all-flash capacity from 12 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs
  • 2M IOPS performance with under 70µs latency for demanding workloads
  • 64GB cache accelerates data access across distributed RAID 1 5 6 arrays
  • Built-in encryption Safeguarded Copy CyberVault for cyber-resilient data protection
  • 2U rackmount with redundant hot-swappable fans power supplies for high availability

IBM FlashSystem 5045 65TB Storage Server

The IBM FlashSystem 5045 is a 2U rackmount all-flash storage server delivering 65TB of raw capacity. It houses twelve 7.68TB SAS SSDs and provides 64GB of system cache. Dual host connectivity options include 10Gb iSCSI and 16Gb Fibre Channel. The platform supports distributed RAID 1, 5, and 6 for data protection.

Suited for SAN consolidation, not NVMe workloads

This system fits organisations consolidating block workloads on a Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN with requirements for inline data reduction and cyber resiliency features. Buyers needing NVMe flash media or FC-NVMe host attachment should evaluate alternative platforms. The absence of hardware-assisted compression and storage-class memory also limits fit for extreme low-latency databases.

12 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs define the capacity floor

The twelve included 7.68TB SAS SSDs establish the fixed 65TB starting point and determine the performance baseline of 1.2M IOPS with sub-70µs latency. Expansion supports 2.5-inch flash, SFF 2.5-inch, and LFF 3.5-inch drives, but the initial drive count and media type set the economics and density for the deployment.

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Price $40,665.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model name5045 All Flash 65 TB
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
2.5" baysCapacity: 65 TB
Cache: 64 GB
Drive Configuration: 12 × 7.68 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

Which host connections must already exist in the rack for the 16Gb Fibre Channel adapters and 10Gb iSCSI ports to work?

The system needs 16Gb Fibre Channel and 10Gb iSCSI switch ports with matching cabling to attach to the host network.

Can the 12 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs operate alongside 12Gb SAS expansion shelves that use 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives?

Yes, the platform supports 12Gb SAS connectivity for both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives in expansion enclosures.

How do I verify the array is delivering the rated 1.2M IOPs and sub-70µs latency after installation?

Use the management GUI or CLI to run the built-in performance monitors and compare live IOPs and latency readings against the 1.2M IOPs and under 70µs specifications.

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