IBM FlashSystem V9000 Control Enclosure Model AE3
Delivers low latency and hardware-based compression.
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on October 31, 2017 at 2:43 pmIBM FlashSystem V9000 Flash Enclosure Model AE3 delivers increased ultra-low latency for tier 0 storage density and capacity with performance-optimized, hardware-based compression.
It supports up to twelve ultra-low latency 3.6TB, 8.5TB, or 18TB MicroLatency modules. The 3.6TB and 8.5TB modules offer performance-optimized, hardware-based compression.
Model AE3 will replace the AE2 enclosure, offering users a path to higher capacity, lower latency, and improved system performance
Key prerequisites
IBM FlashSystem V9000 supports attachment through FC or FCoE/iSCSI to the following servers:
- System x servers
- Power Systems servers
- Flex System
- BladeCenter
- Power System blades
- z Systems servers
- Intel a nd AMD processor-based server
IBM FlashSystem V9000 requires IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software version 8.1, or later, for operation. Use of the software is entitled through the acquisition of V9000 software licenses.
Planned availability date: December 8, 2017