IBM Storage FlashSystem C200

Use it like TLC, pay for it like QLC

 IBM Storage FlashSystem C200

Optimized for high capacity workloads

IBM FlashSystem C200 delivers lower TCO and enterprise durability for high capacity workloads like media streaming, archives, and backups.

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Cost-Effective Storage

Reduce the operational costs for HDD workloads such as media streaming, archives, and backup, saving on space, power, management, and maintenance costs.

Seamless integration to FlashSystem grid

Guaranteed non-disruptive workload mobility between FlashSystem arrays using AI-driven management, scaling, and workload placement, helping to get more value out of your storage.

Always Secure

Benefit from the same FlashSystem enterprise-grade security and availability services, making it the perfect solution for disaster recovery use cases.

Unmatched Density

Providing unmatched density with 1.1PB raw and up to 2.3PBe in 2U, helps consolidate HDDs to save 71% rack space on average.

Save space, energy, and improve performance

By moving your data from storage arrays using 16TB HDD to FlashSystem C200.

71% less rack space 43% less energy needed 2.4X more read throughput performance

Specifications

FlashSystem C200 is backed by our FlashSystem guarantees, including energy efficiency, zero downtime, and ransomware detection. Drive replacements under maintenance are guaranteed, with 5.5x more write cycles than industry standard QLC drives.

Read the solution brief
IBM Flashsystem 7300 server module 2 Rack units
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1. Onboard 10 Gb RJ45 ethernet 2. Controller modules3. RJ45 management port4. Interface card slot 32 GB and 16 GB FC, 25 GB ethernet, and 10 GB ethernet ports are for FC and iSCSI connectivity
Specifications:
Effective maximum capacity within a single enclosure:
- 3.3 PBe (2U enclosure) 
Max bandwidth:
- 23 GB/s 
Connectivity (standard):
- 10 GB/s iSCSI  
Max I/O Ports: 
- 16
FlashSystem grid:
- Federate up to 32 independent systems into a single grid
Memory: 
- 256 GB

Connectivity: (Optional)
- 32 GB/s FC or NVMe/FC
- 25/10 GB/s iSCSI or NVMe/TCP

Max IOPs (4K read miss)
- 500k

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Use cases
Modernize

Modernize your HDD or hybrid storage to a capacity-optimized all-flash array with capabilities that enable business agility, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability.

  • Improve performance delivering higher IOPS and latency as low as 1ms.
  • Store more data in less physical space.
  • Eco-friendly by consuming less power and generating less heat.
Consolidate

Consolidate colder and less-latency sensitive workloads into a high-capacity system while more easily meeting the demands of modern IT environments.

  • Improve cost efficiency by reducing capital expenditure and maintenance costs.
  • Enhance utilization through dynamic, policy-driven management.
  • Simplify monitoring and management with fewer storage systems to manage.
Optimize

Optimize data placement and disaster recovery to fortify operational resilience and efficiency in today's data-intensive world.

  • Efficiently manage storage with dynamic, policy-driven data movement.
  • Free up resources to drive business priorities by placing workloads in cost-efficient all-flash storage.
  • Deliver always-on, hardware-based compression to maximize capacity.

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