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IBM FlashSystem 5300 1U rackmount storage server, silver front panel with six drive bays

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 5300 28TB Value Bundle barebone server

SKU CH-2B0K-XECMQ MPN FlashSystem 5300 All Flash 28TB Value Bundle

A 1U rackmount storage server with 28TB raw capacity using six 4.8TB FlashCore modules, 256GB cache, 25/10Gb iSCSI and 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity

  • Form factor1U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • 2.5" baysCapacity: 28 TB Cache: 256 GB Drive Configuration: 6 × 4.8 T
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi
  • 28TB raw capacity from six 4.8TB FlashCore modules
  • 14TB usable space with 2:1 compression reaching 28TB effective
  • 256GB cache and distributed RAID 1/5/6 accelerate workloads
  • 25/10Gb iSCSI plus 32Gb Fibre Channel host links
  • Sub-50µs latency and 2.2M IOPS for high-speed storage

All-flash 1U storage server

The IBM FlashSystem 5300 is a 1U rackmount storage server pre-configured with 28TB raw capacity across six 4.8TB FlashCore Modules. It delivers 256GB cache and onboard 25/10Gb iSCSI plus dual 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host connections for enterprise workloads.

Suited for primary and secondary storage

Organisations needing hardware-assisted compression, deduplication and encryption with VMware integration and cyber-resilience features such as Safeguarded Copy and CyberVault support will benefit. Buyers who require block-and-file unified protocols or larger raw capacity in a single 1U appliance should evaluate other platforms.

28TB raw FlashCore capacity decides fit

The six 4.8TB modules provide 14TB usable space and up to 28TB effective capacity at 2:1 compression with sub-50µs latency and 2.2M IOPS. If the workload exceeds this raw footprint or demands different drive densities, the bundle will not match requirements.

How it compares

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Price $34,457.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model name5300 All Flash 28 TB Value Bundle
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
2.5" baysCapacity: 28 TB
Cache: 256 GB
Drive Configuration: 6 × 4.8 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

Questions about this item

Does the 5300 Value Bundle ship with the 6 x 4.8TB FlashCore Modules already installed, or must they be purchased separately?

The bundle includes the 6 x 4.8TB FlashCore Modules installed, delivering 28TB raw capacity and 14TB usable capacity.

Should I select the 25Gb iSCSI or the 32Gb Fibre Channel host connection for my environment?

Both are provided: onboard 25/10Gb iSCSI plus two 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel cards, so the choice depends on your existing fabric.

What does the 2.2M IOPs headline figure mean for actual application latency?

The system is rated for 2.2M IOPs with minimum latency under 50µs and up to 28.6 GB/s bandwidth using NVMe FlashCore technology.

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