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IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810
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IBM® FlashSystem™ 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810 storage systems deliver high performance,
efficiency, and reliability for shared enterprise storage environments, helping clients around the world
address performance issues with their most important applications and infrastructure. These storage
systems can either complement or replace traditional hard drive arrays in many applications, including
online transaction processing (OLTP), business intelligence (BI), online analytical processing (OLAP),
virtual desktop infrastructures, high-performance computing, and content delivery solutions (such as
cloud storage and video on demand).
As standard shared primary data storage devices, FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810 storage
systems deliver performance beyond that of most traditional arrays, even those that incorporate SSDs or
other flash technology. These storage systems can also be used as the top tier of storage alongside
traditional arrays in tiered storage architectures such as the IBM Easy Tier® functionality available in IBM
System Storage® SAN Volume Controller or IBM Storwize® V7000 storage virtualization platforms.
Based on single level cell (SLC) flash, FlashSystem 710 is targeted to write-heavy enterprise workloads;
enterprise multi level cell (eMLC) flash-based FlashSystem 810 is targeted to read-heavy workloads,
where workload is distributed across multiple servers.
Figure 1 shows FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810.
Figure 1. FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810
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IBM FlashSystem storage systems deliver up to 570,000 read IOPS and up to 5 GBps bandwidth with
less than 100 microseconds latency, while they provide up to 10 TB of usable data storage just in 1U of
rack space.
IBM FlashSystem storage systems offer enterprise-level availability and reliability with multiple layers of
data correction, chip redundancy, and redundant hot swap components.
IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810
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- Page 1 Did you know? IBM FlashSystem storage systems deliver up to 570,000 read IOPS and up to 5 GBps bandwidth with less than 100 microseconds latency, while they provide up to 10 TB of usable data storage just in 1U of rack space.
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Page 2: Key Features
FlashSystem storage systems can provide more than 500,000 IOPS and up to 5 GBps bandwidth for storage I/O-intensive enterprise workloads. FlashSystem 810 can scale up to 10 TB storage capacity in 2 TB increments, while FlashSystem 710 supports up to 5 TB in 1 TB increments. - Page 3 FlashSystem storage systems offer one of industry's best IOPS per watt ratio enabling greater energy savings. FlashSystem storage systems use hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.
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Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors
Figure 3. Rear view of the FlashSystem unit with the Fibre Channel interfaces Figure 4 shows the rear of the FlashSystem unit with the InfiniBand interfaces. Figure 4. Rear view of the FlashSystem unit with the InfiniBand interfaces IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810... -
Page 5: Specifications
Security features Role-based user security, SSH, LDAP, and LUN masking Platforms supported IBM System x®, IBM Power Systems™, non-IBM x86 servers; Windows, Linux, IBM AIX®, VIOS operating systems Limited warranty One-year on-site limited warranty with 9x5 next business day response... -
Page 6: Interface Modules
See "Interface modules" and "Flash modules" sections for details. Interface modules FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810 support either 8 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) or 40 Gbps InfiniBand connectivity with the interface modules shown in Table 3 (only one feature can be selected). -
Page 7: Flash Modules
** eMLC MES upgrade that increases a total usable capacity in the existing system by approximately 2 TB for a maximum of 10 TB. FlashSystem 710 flash modules use 32 nm SLC flash chips, nominally rated for 100,000 program/erase IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810... - Page 8 (P/E) cycles. Each FlashSystem 710 flash module has a raw capacity of approximately 340 GB, and a usable capacity of approximately 250 GB after overprovisioning and Variable Stripe RAID overhead. FlashSystem 810 modules use 32 nm eMLC flash chips, nominally rated for 30,000 P/E cycles. Each FlashSystem 810 module has a raw capacity of approximately 680 GB, and a usable capacity of approximately 500 GB after overprovisioning and Variable Stripe RAID overhead.
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Page 9: Network Cables
Network cables FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810 support network cables shown in Table 6. Table 6. Supported cables Maximum quantity Description Feature code supported Fibre Channel cables (supported on Fibre Channel ports) 1 m Fiber Cable (LC-LC) 3700 5 m Fiber Cable (LC-LC) -
Page 10: Power Cords
Power cords FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810 come standard with two 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, IEC 320-C13 to C14 rack PDU power cords. Optionally, country-specific line cords can be ordered if needed. (See Table Table 7. Supported line cords Feature code or part... -
Page 11: Systems Management
Systems management FlashSystem 710 and FlashSystem 810 have built-in LCD display (see Figure 5) to perform basic configuration and monitoring tasks. Figure 5. LCD display and controls The following tasks can be performed through the LCD display: Configure IP addresses... -
Page 12: Supported Platforms
Configuring user security Setting the date and time Supported platforms IBM FlashSystem systems support a wide range of operating systems (Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Linux, and IBM AIX®), hardware platforms (IBM System x , IBM Power Systems, and x86 servers not ®... -
Page 13: Warranty Options
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the client's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. If it is after 1:00 p.m., and it is determined that on-site service is required, the client can expect the service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day. -
Page 14: Fibre Channel Switches
Fibre Channel switches The systems can be connected to IBM System Networking Fibre Channel switches that are listed in Table Important: All possible configurations might not be supported. End-to-end configuration support must be verified through the SSIC web site: http://ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic Table 9. -
Page 15: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V) 53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V) For more information, see the following IBM Redbooks® Product Guides: IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply for IBM System x , TIPS0782 http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0782.html?Open IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS , TIPS0793 http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0793.html?Open... -
Page 16: Power Distribution Units
Switched and Monitored PDUs 46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU 46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU 46M4005 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3 Phase PDU... - Page 17 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3 Phase PDU 46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3 Phase PDU For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810...
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Page 18: Rack Cabinets
IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack 99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Expansion Rack For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810... - Page 19 IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing can help you obtain the IT solution you need while preserving funding for other strategic investments and optimizing cash flow. Our Fair Market Value (FMV) lease helps ensure that you have the latest IBM technology, and with our mid-lease upgrade capability, you can increase the capacity of the system with little to no change in monthly payments.
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Page 20: Related Publications And Links
Related publications and links For more information, see these resources: US Announcement Letter - IBM FlashSystem 710 and IBM FlashSystem 810 http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS113-046 IBM FlashSystem family product page http://www.ibm.com/storage/flash IBM Redbooks Solution Guides for IBM FlashSystem family: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks.nsf/searchsite?SearchView&query=flashss IBM Support Portal http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/... - Page 21 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
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