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IBM FlashSystem 7300 2U rackmount storage server with twelve 9.6TB FlashCore Modules

IBM

IBM FlashSystem 7300 All Flash 170TB 2U storage server

SKU CH-DFHR-81MAT MPN FlashSystem 7300 All Flash 170TB

2U rackmount storage server with 12 FlashCore modules delivering 170TB effective capacity, 756GB cache and 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity

  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • 2.5" baysCapacity: 170 TB Cache: 756 GB Drive Configuration: 12 × 9.6
  • Key featuresData Reduction Pools (Compression, DeDuplication, Thin Provi
  • 170TB effective capacity with 2:1 compression backed by 12 FlashCore Modules
  • 5M IOPS performance delivered by NVMe flash architecture
  • Sub-50µs latency enabled by hardware-assisted compression
  • 756GB cache supports 45 GB/s maximum bandwidth
  • 32Gb Fibre Channel and 10Gb iSCSI host connections for flexible connectivity

IBM FlashSystem 7300 170TB Storage Server

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is a 2U rackmount all-flash storage server delivering 170TB effective capacity with 2:1 compression. It targets enterprises needing high-performance block storage for virtualised workloads and databases. Twelve 9.6TB FlashCore Modules provide the raw 115TB capacity behind the 85TB usable figure.

Host Connectivity and Rack Requirements

Verify your infrastructure supports 32Gb Fibre Channel or 10Gb iSCSI host connections before ordering. The system includes four 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel cards and sixteen 5m OM3 fibre cables with LC connectors. Ensure the rack provides 2U space and compatible power and cooling for a dense storage platform.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under sustained load the array delivers up to 3.5M IOPS with minimum latency under 50µs and maximum bandwidth of 45 GB/s. Hardware-assisted compression and Data Reduction Pools maintain throughput efficiency during continuous write-heavy operations. Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6 protect data without a dedicated parity drive bottleneck.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product lineFlashSystem
Model nameFlashSystem 7300 All Flash 170 TB
Target workloadStorage Server
Storage
2.5" baysCapacity: 170 TB
Cache: 756 GB
Drive Configuration: 12 × 9.6 TB FlashCore Module
Host Connections: 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: 16/32 Gbit/s Fibre Channel (FC, NVMeoF), 10 Gbit/s Ethernet (iSCSI), 10/25/100 Gbit/s Ethernet (iSCSI and NVMe RDMA)
Max IOPs: 3.5M IOPs
RAID levels: Distributed RAID 1, 5 and 6
Min latency: Under 50µs
Max bandwidth: 45 GB/s
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Shipping weight18.14 kg
Package size483 × 432 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

What ships with the FlashSystem 7300 and what must be purchased separately?

The unit includes 12 x 9.6TB FlashCore Module 4 drives, 756GB cache, four 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel cards and 16 x 5m OM3 fibre cables. Host cabling beyond the supplied OM3 leads and any additional drives or expansion enclosures are bought separately.

Which capacity figure should I use when planning usable space — 115TB raw, 85TB usable or 170TB effective?

Use 85TB usable capacity for planning; 115TB is the raw total of the 12 modules and 170TB assumes a 2:1 compression ratio that varies with workload.

What does the 3.5M IOPs headline mean for a typical database workload?

3.5M IOPs is the maximum measured under ideal conditions; real-world database performance will be lower and depends on queue depth, block size and the mix of read and write operations.

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