More and more companies are seeking storage solutions that combine performance, security, and simplicity – without breaking the budget.
With IBM FlashSystem, you get enterprise technology in a compact, energy-efficient, and cost-effective package. It is an intelligent all-flash storage platform that combines speed, security, and AI-driven features – created to protect your business and provide full control over your data.
Hardware-Level Security – Protection against Ransomware
Ransomware is a growing threat to all businesses. IBM FlashSystem is built with built-in ransomware detection that identifies suspicious data patterns in under one minute.
The technology is based on FlashCore Module (FCM) and IBM Storage Insights Pro, which use machine learning to detect abnormal data writes and automatically trigger protective measures.
Additionally included:
- Safeguarded Copy – logical air-gap that creates isolated data copies.
- IBM Cyber Vault integration – for operational air-gap and rapid recovery.
- Encryption and multi-factor authentication – protects data both at rest and in motion according to quantum-safe standards.
Together with IBM Cyber Resiliency Guarantee, you get peace of mind that your data is protected – even when an attack strikes.
Top-Class Performance – without Complexity
IBM FlashSystem delivers extreme speed even in smaller configurations.
The latest models offer bandwidth up to 100 GB/s and response times under 50 microseconds, thanks to NVMe-based all-flash architecture.
This means that even mid-sized companies can run data-intensive applications such as AI, databases, and container-based environments with the same performance as large data centers.
Storage Virtualization – over 500 Systems in one View
FlashSystem is built on IBM Storage Virtualize and supports over 500 external storage systems from various vendors.
This allows you to:
- Consolidate the entire storage environment in one interface.
- Move and optimize data without downtime.
- Reduce management time and increase availability.
With SAN Volume Controller (SVC), you can also virtualize both IBM and third-party storage in hybrid clouds without compromising performance.
AI and Automation that Simplifies Daily Operations
FlashSystem uses AI-driven workload management that automatically optimizes how data is placed and how resources are used.
The system learns over time and provides recommendations that reduce manual administration and energy consumption – while optimizing performance.
Compact, Energy-Efficient, and Sustainable
Despite its power, IBM FlashSystem is built to be environmentally and cost-efficient.
With energy consumption down to 1.7 W per TB and smart data compression, companies can both reduce environmental impact and save money.
According to IBM’s sustainability guarantee, the system can reduce energy consumption by up to 64% compared to previous generations.
Enterprise Technology for Everyone
With models like FlashSystem 5300 and C200, even smaller companies gain access to enterprise features:
- Inline ransomware detection
- Complete encryption
- AI-based automation
- Virtualization and hybrid cloud support
The smaller FlashSystem C200 offers high density, low energy consumption, and 5.5 times more write cycles than industry standard, making it perfect for backup, media, and archival.
Conclusion
IBM FlashSystem delivers everything – speed, security, simplicity, and sustainability – in a small, cost-effective package.
It is the perfect storage platform for companies that want enterprise technology without the enterprise price tag.
With built-in protection against ransomware, AI-driven automation, full encryption, and world-class virtualization, FlashSystem is the secure foundation for modern IT operations – from core data centers to cloud and edge.
