IBM Storage FlashSystem grid with v9.1.0 takes enterprise storage to the next level—scalable to 32 systems, AI-powered, and built to meet the demands of modern, dynamic workloads. It unifies multiple FlashSystem and SVC under an intelligent single pane of glass giving you the power to manage storage at scale like seamless platform. With built-in flexibility of storage partitioning along with policy based automation and AI driven placement for smarter workload management. FlashSystem grid eliminates silos and simplifies even the most complex environments.
Whether you’re managing 2 systems or 32 systems, FlashSystem grid experience remains seamless, resilient, and remarkably efficient.
Yes - 32 systems. With latest v9.1.0 FlashSystem, as the grid scales to 32 systems, the cluster object limit scales linearly, magnifying by up-to 32 times the base cluster objects limits , and it’s more than just a number. It’s a foundation for true enterprise-wide agility.
IBM Storage FlashSystem v9.1.0 brings real-world impact:
- Run diverse workloads from databases to AI pipelines without resource contention.
- Segment infrastructure by project, department, or tenant with storage partitions.
- Gain high availability, disaster recovery, and performance isolation in a shared environment.
This isn’t just scale—it’s scale with control.
Unified Operations - Manage your entire grid from a single pane of glass. Provision storage, monitor performance, and apply configurations and consistently.
Partitioning + Seamless Mobility - Carve out logical storage partitions for dev/test, analytics, backups, or customer workloads.
Wants to re-balance performance or conduct maintenance? Migrate storage partitions non-disruptively with just one click, across the systems in a grid.
High Availability + DR - With built-in policy-based HA, workloads stay resilient even if a system fails. Extend resilience with grid-aware replication for comprehensive disaster recovery, across metro or remote locations.
3-Site Replication - For mission-critical applications, FlashSystem grid supports 3-site replication providing real-time protection and failover across primary, secondary, and DR sites.
AI-Powered Insights with Storage Insights Pro - Here’s where things get smart IBM Storage Insights Pro brings AI-driven intelligence directly into the migration workflows.
Admins now receive migration advisories powered by AI, helping identify where the partitions can be placed based on performance trends, capacity hot spots, or balancing needs.
It’s no longer just reactive storage management it’s predictive, guided action.
Start Small, Grow Seamlessly
Begin with a few systems. Add more as needed without rework or downtime. FlashSystem grid is designed to scale with your business, not slow it down.
With support for up to 32 systems, built-in partitioning, HA, and DR, and now with AI-powered advisories from Storage Insights Pro, the grid is more than storage it’s a strategic control plane.
If you’re planning to grow, consolidate, or modernize—FlashSystem grid is ready. Scale smart. Operate smarter.