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  • 1.  IBM FlashSystem FCM 4 Physical 4.8TB capacity usefull?

    Posted Tue July 09, 2024 12:27 AM

    Hi,

    I have use case of IBM FlashSystem FCM 4 Physical 4.8TB writen capacity 20TB, We can use maximum full provisioning?

    Thank you.



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    Apidesh Dulma
    Managing Director/Service Manager
    A Vision IT Systems(Thailand) Co.Ltd.
    M:(+66)81-822-2904, (+66)61-390-2710
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    www.avisionitsystem.com
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  • 2.  RE: IBM FlashSystem FCM 4 Physical 4.8TB capacity usefull?

    Posted Tue July 09, 2024 04:23 AM

    I think prepare about 18TB for use, I see on IBM Redpaper recommend use about 18TB for the system performance. 



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    Best Regards,

    Apidesh Dulma
    Managing Director/Service Manager
    A Vision IT Systems(Thailand) Co.Ltd.
    M:(+66)81-822-2904, (+66)61-390-2710
    E:apidesh@avisionitsystem.com
    www.avisionitsystem.com
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  • 3.  RE: IBM FlashSystem FCM 4 Physical 4.8TB capacity usefull?

    Posted Wed July 10, 2024 05:37 AM

    You will need to create a DRAID6 group of a minimum of six FCMs and then only use max 80% effective capacity as per best practice.



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    Russell Shacklock
    IBM Power and Storage Specialist
    TD Synnex UK
    +447872400311
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