IBM FlashSystem 5000 User Manual

IBM FlashSystem 5000
Control Enclosures
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Overview
This document describes the installation procedures for the following IBM FlashSystem
®
control enclosures. It also contains information to
help you plan the system conguration. This information applies to the following machine type and model (MTM) numbers.
System
MTM
IBM FlashSystem 5015 LFF Control Enclosure
IBM FlashSystem 5035 LFF Control Enclosure
2072-2N2 / 2072-W12
2072-3N2 / 2072-X12
IBM FlashSystem 5015 SFF Control Enclosure
IBM FlashSystem 5035 SFF Control Enclosure
2072-2N4 / 2072-W24
2072-3N4 / 2072-X24
Important: This document is intended to be used by persons who are experienced with installing these systems. Before you use this
information and the product it supports, read the following topics:
• Safety and environmental notices on page 11
• Notices on page 12
• IBM Systems Environmental Notices and IBM Systems Safety Notices (provided on a DVD with your product order)
IBM Documentation (https://ibm.biz/BdqxdY) contains more information about preparing the physical environment before the installation;
it also provides information about conguring, managing, and servicing the system after installation. The IBMDocumentation is updated
between product releases to provide the most current information.
Planning worksheets
Worksheets can help you plan and install the system. Complete the worksheets for each system that you are installing.
Planning Worksheets can be downloaded from SSR Install Worksheet.
Note:
You need to download the pdf on your system to view or download the worksheet.
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IBM FlashSystem 5000 Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U
Encryption	Yes
Operating System	IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Processor	Intel Xeon
Host Interface	16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS
Drive Types	SSD
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Controller Type	Dual Active-Active