IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series User Manual

• Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
• Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation. The troubleshooting section of IBM
Knowledge Center contains procedures to help you diagnose problems.
• Write down the machine type and model (MTM) and the serial number of the machine with the problem.
IBM uses this information to engage the appropriate support team.
Using the documentation
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offering to get a professional answer.
The maintenance that is supplied with the system provides support when there is a problem with a
hardware component or a fault in the system machine code. At times, you might need expert advice about
using a function that is provided by the system or about how to congure the system. Purchasing the IBM
Support Line offering gives you access to this professional advice for your system, and in the future.
Contact your local IBM sales representative or your support group for availability and purchase
information.
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IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series Specifications

General

Model	IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series
Storage Type	Flash
Management Software	IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Form Factor	2U
Drive Types	SAS
RAID Support	RAID 5, RAID 6
Host Interface	16 Gbps Fibre Channel, 25 Gbps iSCSI, 12 Gbps SAS
Data Reduction	Yes (compression, deduplication)
Encryption	Yes
Replication	Yes, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux, AIX, IBM i
Cache	64GB