IBM FlashSystem 900 User Manual

FlashSystem 900 Product Guide 5
Figure 4 shows the components of IBM FlashSystem 900 from the rear. One of the two canisters is
removed, and you see two interface cards and two fan modules. The power supply unit to the right of the
fans provides redundant power to the system. All components are concurrently maintainable except for
the passive midplane, enclosure LED board, and power interposer board. All external connections are
from the rear of the system.
Figure 4. Rear view of FlashSystem 900 with one canister removed
Figure 5 shows a rear view of FlashSystem 900 with Fibre Channel or FCoE interfaces. The canisters are
to the left (large units) and the two power supply units are to the right (small units).
Figure 5. Rear view with Fibre Channel interface cards

IBM FlashSystem 900 Specifications

General

Model	IBM FlashSystem 900
Category	Disk array system
Maximum Capacity	57 TB
Flash Module Capacity	1.2 TB, 2.9 TB, 5.7 TB
Form Factor	2U
Storage Capacity	Up to 57 TB
Number of Flash Modules	Up to 12
Interface	Fibre Channel, InfiniBand
RAID Support	RAID 5
Power Supply	Dual redundant, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Warranty	1 year
Flash Modules	MicroLatency modules