Performance, Cyber Resilience & What It Actually Changes for Enterprise Storage. This is not a product announcement. This is our view as an IBM Silver Partner on what FlashCore Module 5 (FCM5) inside IBM FlashSystem actually changes, where it fits, and where it does not.
The term is widely adopted across the industry. The question is whether it represents genuine operational change or simply rebranded automation. From our perspective as an IBM Silver Partner, the answer depends entirely on how it is applied.
In our previous articles, we explored what FlashCore Module 5 introduces inside IBM FlashSystem from hardware-level cyber resilience to architectural positioning. Now we address the headline figure: Up to 2.4x higher read performance. The number is compelling. The question is whether it is relevant to your workload.
In our previous article, we examined what IBM FlashCore Module 5 changes from a performance and architectural perspective inside IBM FlashSystem. The more strategic shift, however, is not just about read performance. It is about where cyber resilience lives. For years, organisations have treated security as a software-layer responsibility. Firewalls, EDR, immutable backups, behavioural analytics […]
SSD storage provides rapid access to information using flash memory to store data so it moves as fast as the electronics will allow. A solid-state drive has no moving parts and the data is available in microseconds to retrieve compared to a disk drive taking milliseconds so access the data is 1,000 times faster than spinning […]
We provide NVMe Flash Storage Arrays providing businesses with the highest performing storage systems available today delivering huge performance and IOPS, scalability, reliability and data management to be able to handle the applications and growth a business need. We work with DELL Technologies, Fujitsu, HPE, IBM and Lenovo to provide the right NVMe flash storage system for […]
An All flash storage array is the ultimate powerhouse when it comes to making sure your digital assets are responsive and optimised for superior performance. Its lightning speed can truly unlock the full power of your application, increasing competencies and allowing you to do more in less time.
Today Enterprise Flash Storage arrays are being used in more applications and environments than ever before and is the No 1 choice for tier 1 storage. An all flash array is designed to provide the maximum number of IOPS for an application(s), whilst providing continuous up-time and data availability. Flash systems can deliver over 1 […]
This checklist outlines the differences between different types of flash storage and what to look for when considering an all flash array.
The NetApp AFF FAS A-Series is the world’s fastest enterprise all-flash array, delivering ultra-low latency under 200 microseconds and up to 11.4 million IOPS. Powered by end-to-end NVMe and ONTAP software, it combines speed, resilience, and advanced data management. With unmatched cloud integration, it’s built to power AI, analytics, and mission-critical workloads.
