IBM Storage FlashSystem 5200

Why IBM FlashSystem 5200?

Mid-range storage must balance everything. Performance for production workloads. Density for limited rack space. Features for enterprise requirements. Price for realistic budgets.

IBM FlashSystem 5200 is optimal mid-range balance. 12 NVMe in 1U - density without compromise. 1.5M IOPS - production-ready. AI analytics - predictive optimization. Full enterprise features in compact footprint.

How does it work?

NVMe Density

Maximum efficiency:

• 12 NVMe drives in 1U
• FlashCore Modules
• Full redundancy
• No single point of failure
• Hot-swap capable

AI-Driven

Intelligent storage:

• Predictive analytics
• Performance optimization
• Capacity planning
• Anomaly detection
• Proactive alerts

Unified Platform

Complete solution:

• Block + File + Object
• Multi-protocol
• Container native
• Cloud connected

Key Features

Performance

• 1.5M IOPS
• <70 μs latency
• NVMe end-to-end
• QLC support
• Balanced bandwidth

Efficiency

• 5:1 data reduction
• Inline compression
• Deduplication
• Thin provisioning
• QLC economics

Protection

• Safeguarded Copy
• Immutable snapshots
• 3-site replication
• Continuous backup
• Rapid recovery

Use Cases

Business Applications:

• SAP environments
• Oracle databases
• ERP systems
• CRM platforms

Virtualization:

• Hyper-V
• KVM
• Desktop VDI

Containers:

• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Docker
• Microservices

Specifications

Form factor	1U
IOPS	1.5M
Latency	<70 μs
Max capacity	1.7 PB

Who is it for?

• Mid-market enterprises
• Space-constrained data centers
• Production SAP/Oracle workloads
• Virtualization platforms

Benefits

For IT: Maximum density 1U, AI-driven operations, simplified management

For security: Safeguarded Copy, AES encryption, immutable backups

For business: Optimal price/performance, TCO reduction, predictable scaling

FAQ

How many drives fit in 1U? 12 NVMe drives with full redundancy.

What is QLC flash? Quad-Level Cell - higher density, lower cost per TB.

How does AI analytics work? Predictive optimization, anomaly detection, proactive alerting.

What is the difference vs 5000? 5200: higher density, more IOPS, AI analytics.

Does it support multi-cloud? Yes. IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure tiering available.

How does encryption work? AES inline, hardware-accelerated. Zero performance impact.

How much does it cost vs competitors? Competitive pricing with superior features. Contact for quote.

Can I upgrade to 7300? Yes. Data-in-place migration available.

What is the warranty? IBM standard warranty + optional enhanced support.

What about support? IBM support. nFlo offers sizing, implementation and migration services.