IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 10x24TB SFF Control Enclosure 4680-3P2
- 10 x IBM 24TB 7,200 rpm 12 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD
- Power Cord – PDU Connection
- 4 x 5m OM3 Fiber Cable (LC)
- Order Type 1 – CTO
- AC Power Supply HE
- Hybrid Flash Indicator
- Standard S&H Indicator
- 24 TB 7,200 rpm 12 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD
- 16 Gb FC 4 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)
- 32 GB Cache Upgrade
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping & Returns : On all orders over $200
IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 10x24TB SFF Control Enclosure (4680-3P2) is a high-performance all-flash storage solution, part of IBM’s new FlashSystem lineup, designed to meet the modern data storage demands of enterprises. The system integrates advanced storage technologies such as IBM Spectrum Virtualize, enabling multi-platform data consolidation, optimized performance and availability, while also reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
With a compact 2U design and support for SFF (Small Form Factor) drives, the FlashSystem 5045 is ideal for data centers with limited space, while still providing flexible scalability and the ability to handle heavy workloads.
General Features
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High Performance: Supports NVMe/FC and traditional FC connectivity, optimized for applications requiring high IOPS and low latency.
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Powerful Virtualization Capabilities: Integrated IBM Spectrum Virtualize software allows centralized management and consolidation of heterogeneous storage resources.
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Flexible Design: 2U enclosure supports up to 24 SFF SAS SSDs or FlashCore Modules, allowing easy expansion based on system growth needs.
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High Availability and Data Protection: Supports RAID, synchronous replication, and data protection features such as data reduction, snapshots, and replication.
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Easy Scalability: Connects to expansion enclosures to increase storage capacity without disrupting operations.
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AI-Driven Operations: Integrated with IBM Storage Insights for performance monitoring, analytics, and proactive alerts powered by AI.
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Cost Optimization: Features such as data compression and deduplication help reduce storage space requirements and lower hardware investment costs.
Model | IBM FlashSystem 5045 SFF Control Enclosure |
Part Number | 4680-3P2 |
Enclosure Type | 2U Control Enclosure – supports SFF or LFF depending on configuration |
Supported Drive Types | SAS SSD, 3.5″ 12Gb/s NL-SAS HDD |
Included Drive Capacity | 10 x 24TB NL-SAS 7,200 rpm (Total raw capacity: 240TB) |
Drive Bays | Up to 12 LFF (3.5″) or 24 SFF (2.5″) depending on model |
Drive Speed | 7,200 rpm (for included HDDs) |
Storage Controller | Dual Controller (2 node canisters, Active-Active) |
Processor per Node | Intel 6-core Broadwell, 2.2GHz |
Cache Memory | 32 GB upgradeable (up to 64 GB total system cache) |
Internal SAS Connectivity | 2 x 12Gb/s SAS ports per node |
Storage Network Connectivity | 2 x FC Adapters (each with 4 x 16Gbps FC ports) – Total 8 FC ports |
Included Cables | 4 x OM3 LC 5m fiber optic cables |
Power Cord | 1 x Power Cord – PDU standard |
Power Supply | 2 x High-Efficiency AC Power Supplies (N+1 redundancy) |
Storage Operating System | IBM Spectrum Virtualize |
Storage Features | Thin Provisioning, Deduplication, Compression, Snapshot, Replication, Easy Tier |
Security & Protection | Data Encryption, Safeguarded Snapshots, Ransomware Detection |
Smart Management | IBM Storage Insights – AI-based performance monitoring and early alerts |
Scalability | Supports Expansion Enclosures (SFF, LFF, High-Density 92-bay) |
Maximum Performance | ~70μs latency, up to 1.2 million IOPS |
Dimensions | 2U – 48.3 cm (W) x 55.6 cm (D) x 8.7 cm (H) |
Weight | ~24 kg (depending on drive configuration) |
Certifications & Standards | ENERGY STAR®, RAID 5/6/10, DRAID, Hot Spare |
Recommended Applications | Virtualization, Database, Backup, Archive, File Services |
Warranty | 1-year standard, 9×5 support, Next Business Day (NBD) hardware replacement |
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