IBM FlashSystem 5200
The IBM FlashSystem 5200 is a compact 1U all-flash storage system delivering enterprise NVMe performance. Equipped with dual controllers supporting up to 512GB cache, twelve direct-attached NVMe FlashCore Modules (FCM) or standard NVMe SSDs, Storage Class Memory (SCM), and NVMe-oF connectivity, it brings high-end data services into edge and midrange footprints.
Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashSystem |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Feb 2021 |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 512GB |
| Max drives | 12 NVMe FCM/SSD in 1U (expands to 748) |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb FC, 25Gb/10Gb iSCSI, NVMe-oF |
| Max raw capacity | 1.7PB in 1U (up to 32PB expanded) |
Generations
- Previous generation: IBM FlashSystem 5035
Check compatibility with IBM
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that IBM has tested with the IBM FlashSystem 5200.
- Compatibility IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
- Specifications IBM Documentation
- Support IBM Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is an IBM FlashCore Module (FCM)?
FlashCore Modules are IBM-engineered NVMe SSDs featuring integrated hardware compression, real-time ransomware threat detection, and continuous health monitoring.
Does the FlashSystem 5200 support NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)?
Yes, it supports NVMe-FC and NVMe/RoCE for end-to-end NVMe transport with minimal latency.
Buying or selling FlashSystem 5200?
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Sources
- IBM FlashSystem 5200 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28