Chapter 1. System overview
Each FlashSystem 5000 system is a virtualizing RAID storage system. FlashSystem 5010 and
FlashSystem 5030 system models are available.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software
IBM FlashSystem 5000 system is built with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software, which is part of the IBM
Spectrum Storage
™
family.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM Spectrum Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible
storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional
workloads, on-premises, off-premises and in a combination of both. Designed to help enable cloud
environments, it is based on the proven technology. For more information about the IBM Spectrum
Storage portfolio, see the following website.
http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/spectrum
The software provides these functions for the host systems that attach to the system:
• Creates a single pool of storage
• Provides logical unit virtualization
• Manages logical volumes
System hardware
Each FlashSystem 5000 storage system consists of a set of drive enclosures. The control enclosure
contains disk drives and two node canisters. Expansion enclosures contain disk drives and two expansion
canisters.
Figure 1 on page 1 shows the front view of the of the large form factor (LFF) and small form factor (SFF)
FlashSystem 5000 systems.
Figure 1. Front view of the control enclosures
Table 4 on page 2 summarizes the features and machine type and model (MTM) of the FlashSystem
5000 control enclosures.
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