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Silver 1U rackmount storage server with twelve drive bays and front bezel

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 5300 170TB 1U storage server

SKU CH-YD4Z-0X228 MPN FlashSystem 5300 170TB

1U rackmount storage server delivering 170 TB effective capacity with 12 FlashCore modules, 256 GB cache, 25/10 Gb iSCSI and 32 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, and sub-50 µs latency

  • Form factor1U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • SCSI RAIDRAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
  • 2.5" baysCapacity: up to 170 TB Cache: 256 GB Drive Configuration: 12
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi

Model FlashSystem 5300 All Flash 170TB

  • Delivers 170TB effective capacity with hardware compression
  • 12 FlashCore modules provide 9.6TB each for high density
  • 256GB cache accelerates read and write operations
  • Onboard 25/10Gb iSCSI and 32Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity
  • Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6 protects data across drives

All-flash storage server for enterprise workloads

The IBM FlashSystem 5300 170TB is a 1U rackmount storage server built for high-density flash deployments. It targets organisations that need consistent low-latency access to large datasets in a compact form factor. The system ships with 12 FlashCore Modules delivering 9.6TB each. It is not for buyers who require 3.5-inch mechanical drive support in the primary bays.

Rack space and host connectivity checks

Verify that your rack provides a single 1U slot with adequate airflow for a dense flash array. Confirm your host infrastructure can use 25/10Gb iSCSI or 32Gb Fibre Channel connections, as these are the onboard host interfaces. The unit includes eight 5m OM3 fibre cables with LC connectors. Ensure your switch ports and HBA firmware support the required link speeds.

Sustained throughput and data reduction behaviour

Under sustained load the array delivers up to 2.2M IOPS with minimum latency under 50µs and maximum bandwidth of 28.6 GB/s. Hardware-based compression and deduplication run continuously without CPU overhead. Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6 maintain performance during rebuilds. CyberVault and Safeguarded Copy operations run in the background without impacting foreground I/O.

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Price $63,390.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model name5300 170 TB
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
SCSI RAIDRAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
2.5" baysCapacity: up to 170 TB
Cache: 256 GB
Drive Configuration: 12 × 9.6 TB FlashCore Module
Host Connections: 25/10Gb iSCSI, 32Gb Fiber Channel
Drives Supported: 2.5 in flash drives, SFF 2.5 in disk drives, LFF 3.5 in disk drives, IBM FlashCore Modules. Storage Class Memory
Connectivity Supported: 25/10Gb ISCSI, 10Gb ISCSI, 32/64Gb Fiber Channel
Max IOPs: 2.2M IOPs
RAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
Min latency: Under 50µs
Max bandwidth: 28.6 GB/s
Size & build
Form factor1U Rackmount
Shipping weight18.14 kg
Package size483 × 432 × 102 mm

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The system ships with 12 x 9.6TB FlashCore Module 4 drives, 2 x 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel cards and 8 x 5m OM3 fibre cables (LC). Host cabling beyond the supplied OM3 fibres and any additional FlashCore Modules for expansion must be purchased separately.

Which capacity version should I choose if I need the 170TB effective figure?

The 170TB effective capacity assumes 2:1 compression on the 12 x 9.6TB FlashCore Modules. Choose this configuration when your workload benefits from hardware-assisted compression and deduplication; raw capacity is lower without data reduction.

What does the 2.2M IOPS figure mean once the array is in production?

2.2M IOPS is the maximum sustained performance with under 50µs latency and up to 28.6 GB/s bandwidth, delivered by the NVMe FlashCore Modules and 256GB cache across Distributed RAID 1, 5 or 6.

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