IBM Storage FlashSystem 9500

Why IBM FlashSystem 9500?

Largest workloads require largest storage. Millions of IOPS for demanding applications. Petabytes for data growth. Mainframe integration for enterprise. Cyber protection without compromise.

IBM FlashSystem 9500 is IBM’s flagship storage for largest enterprise. 4.1M IOPS - highest in portfolio. 11 PB capacity - massive scale. Mainframe ready - z Systems integration. Cyber Vault - complete ransomware protection.

How does it work?

Maximum Performance

Industry-leading:

• 4.1M IOPS
• <50 μs latency
• End-to-end NVMe
• Parallel architecture
• Massive bandwidth

Massive Scale

Unprecedented capacity:

• Up to 11 PB
• FlashCore Modules
• SCM support
• Linear scaling
• Single management

Mainframe Integration

z Systems ready:

• FICON connectivity
• DS8000 features
• Transparent failover
• Data sharing
• Hybrid workloads

Key Features

Performance

• 4.1M IOPS
• <50 μs latency
• NVMe throughout
• SCM acceleration
• Predictable performance

Scale

• 11 PB capacity
• Linear expansion
• Clustering
• Virtualization
• Global namespace

Enterprise Features

• Safeguarded Copy
• 3-site DR
• Mainframe support
• Container native
• AI analytics

Use Cases

Mainframe Storage:

• z Systems primary
• FICON connected
• Mission-critical
• 24x7 operations

Mega Database:

• SAP HANA largest
• Oracle Exadata alternative
• Data warehouse
• Real-time analytics

Cloud Platform:

• Private cloud storage
• Multi-tenant
• Container platform
• Kubernetes scale

Specifications

IOPS	4.1M
Latency	<50 μs
Max capacity	11 PB
Availability	99.9999%

Who is it for?

• Global enterprises with largest workloads
• Mainframe environments (z Systems)
• Mega SAP HANA deployments
• Cloud service providers

Benefits

For IT: Maximum performance and capacity, mainframe support, single platform

For security: Cyber Vault, air-gap, 3-site DR

For business: Business continuity guarantee, predictable investment, future-proof

FAQ

Does 9500 support mainframe? Yes. FICON connectivity, DS8000 feature parity.

What is the maximum capacity? 11 PB effective capacity with data reduction.

How many IOPS will it actually achieve? 4.1M IOPS sustained. Tested and validated.

What is SCM? Storage Class Memory - faster than flash tier.

Can I connect with existing FlashSystem? Yes. Spectrum Virtualize federation.

What is the difference vs NetApp/Pure? Mainframe support, Safeguarded Copy, IBM ecosystem.

How does Cyber Vault work? Air-gapped, immutable copies. Automatic recovery.

Does it support containers? Yes. Kubernetes CSI, OpenShift certified.

What is the TCO? Premium pricing, premium features. Better TCO for enterprise.

What about support? IBM premium support. nFlo offers enterprise architecture and implementation.