IBM Storage FlashSystem 5045 24×2.4TB SFF Control Enclosure 4680-3P4
- 24 x IBM 2.4TB 10K 2.5 Inch HDD
- 4 x 5m OM3 Fiber Cable (LC)
- Power Cord – PDU Connection
- Order Type 1 – CTO
- AC Power Supply HE
- Hybrid Flash Indicator
- Standard S&H Indicator
- 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 24×2.4TB SFF Control Enclosuree (4680-3P4) is a high-performance hybrid flash storage system, designed to deliver large storage capacity with consistent access speed. Configured with 24 x 10K rpm SAS hard drives, this solution is ideal for businesses seeking a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable storage infrastructure. The system is integrated with the IBM Spectrum Virtualize platform, enabling centralized storage management, reducing operational costs, and ensuring robust data protection.
General Features
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Large Capacity – Stable Performance: Equipped with 24 x 2.4TB 10K rpm SAS HDDs, offering both capacity and reliable performance.
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Compact Design – Space Efficiency: SFF (2.5”) form factor in a 2U chassis, supporting up to 24 drives to optimize rack space usage.
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Powerful Storage OS: IBM Spectrum Virtualize enables centralized management, optimization, and protection of enterprise data.
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High-Speed Connectivity: Optional dual 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter cards (4 ports each) deliver high bandwidth for SAN environments.
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AI-Powered Intelligent Management: IBM Storage Insights monitors performance, provides early failure alerts, and recommends automatic optimizations.
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Hybrid Flash Support: Allows future upgrades with SSDs or FlashCore Modules to accelerate data access.
Model | IBM FlashSystem 5045 SFF Control Enclosure |
Part Number | 4680-3P4 |
Form Factor | 2U Control Enclosure – 24 x 2.5″ SFF drive bays |
Order Type | CTO (Configure-to-Order from factory) |
Included Drive Type | 24 x 2.4TB 10K rpm 2.5″ SAS HDDs |
Optional Drive Support | SAS SSDs, FlashCore Modules (Hybrid configuration capable) |
Drive Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
Cache Memory | Upgradeable up to 32GB (Max 64GB system-wide) |
Processor per Node | Intel Broadwell 6-core, 2.2GHz |
Controller Configuration | Dual Controller (2 Node Canisters – Active-Active) |
Storage Network Connectivity | Supports dual 16Gb FC adapter cards (4 ports each) – total 8 FC ports |
Included Fiber Cables | 4 x OM3 LC Fiber Cables – 5 meters each |
Power Cord | PDU-standard power cord |
Power Supply | 2 x High-Efficiency AC Power Supplies (N+1 redundancy supported) |
Storage OS | IBM Spectrum Virtualize |
Storage Features | Thin Provisioning, Snapshot, Compression, Replication, Deduplication, Easy Tier |
Advanced Security Features | Encryption, Safeguarded Copy, Ransomware Detection |
Intelligent Management | IBM Storage Insights (AI-powered monitoring & optimization) |
Scalability | Supports additional Expansion Enclosures (SFF, LFF, 92-bay) |
Max Performance | Up to ~1.2 million IOPS (with SSD configuration), latency ~70µs |
Enclosure Dimensions | 2U – 48.3 cm (W) x 55.6 cm (D) x 8.7 cm (H) |
Weight | ~23–25 kg (depending on drive type and quantity) |
Warranty | 1-year, 9×5 business hour support, Next Business Day (1Y 9x5xNBD) hardware replacement |
Recommended Applications | Backup, Virtualization, File Services, Archiving, General Data Storage |
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