IBM Storage FlashSystem 5000 models (IBM Storage FlashSystem 5015 and IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045) are SAS-based storage solutions for small to midsize businesses in need of simple, flexible storage. Part of the FlashSystem family, these entry-level systems tap into advanced storage capabilities and scale up as needed. They are easy to implement, easy to use and easy to grow.
RJ45 Management Port
10 Gb RJ45
2 controller modules
6 Gb FC, and 10 Gb Ethernet ports are available for FC and iSCSI connectivity
2Gb SAS ports for host attachment and expansion enclosure attachments
2 Rack units
Effective maximum capacity within a single enclosure:
573TBe
Max bandwidth:
8 GB/s (5015)
12 GB/s (5045)
Connectivity (standard):
10 GB/s iSCSI
Max I/O Ports:
8
Memory:
32 GB
64 GB
Connectivity: (Optional)
16 GB/s FC
10 GB/s iSCSI
12 GB/s SAS
Max IOPs (4K read miss):
140k (5015)
400k (5045)
Format:
2U enclousure
Affordable, high-value solution
Scalable for environments of any size
High performance redundancy
Hybrid cloud enabled
Reviews
We use IBM FlashSystem as our Primary Data Storage, Backup Storage, and VDI Storage. We started with VDI Storage and the performance has been incredible, not only from the latency of the FlashCore Modules but also how the boxes are able to scale and interconnect.
Director of IT/Systems
HFA (Architecture & Planning, 201-500 employees)
APRIL 16, 2025
IBM Storage FlashSystem delivers so much at an affordable price. The use case is expandable and certainly improved our service delivery and general practice.
Manager in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 201-500 employees
JUNE 11, 2024
The overall aim of using IBM Storage FlashSystem along with other state-of- the-art technologies is creating the most secure possible and most reliable infrastructure to protect our customer data from any breaches proactive and recover them in all circumstances reactively.
Chief Infrastructure Manager
BITMARCK (Insurance, 1001-5000 employees)
DECEMBER 04, 2024
We use IBM FlashSystem in our warehouses mission critical 7x24 service. Both OLTP and OLAP databases also take advantage of the great performance and reliability of this high availability flash-memory based storage. The interface is simple and intuitive. Once the system is set up, daily management is easy.
Power Infrastructure Manager
Dia GroupRetail, 10,001+ employees
MAY 23, 2024
Take advantage of enterprise-quality embedded software and OS that can breathe new life into your legacy storage systems and protect you against that cyberattack that’s just around the corner. Compact design for space-constrained edge locations. Consistent capabilities for on-prem and hybrid. Ideal for edge storage, as well as virtual and containerized environments.
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