IBM FlashSystem 7300

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is a premium, all‑flash enterprise storage system engineered for extreme performance, ultra‑low latency, and mission‑critical reliability. Designed to handle the most demanding workloads from AI and machine‑learning pipelines to high‑frequency financial transactions it delivers exceptional speed, scalability, and resilience without sacrificing simplicity. Powered by IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ and enhanced with AI‑driven predictive analytics from IBM Storage Insights™, it makes cutting‑edge technologies like artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and blockchain not just possible, but effortless to deploy across your enterprise.

Experience uncompromising performance, intelligent automation, and boundless scalability.

Delivers enterprise‑class features and lightning‑fast response at a competitive total cost of ownership.
Leverages IBM’s most advanced innovations, including AI, analytics, hybrid cloud, and cyber‑resilient design.

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is built to meet the most stringent demands for performance, reliability, and operational efficiency whether running massive transactional databases, GPU‑driven AI workloads, or container‑native applications in a hybrid cloud. Today’s data‑intensive workloads generate staggering volumes of information, and they demand faster access, lower latency, and higher throughput than ever before.

Utilising AI, blockchain, and real‑time analytics requires a modern IT foundation with exceptional throughput, built‑in redundancy, robust encryption, advanced data reduction, and transparent multicloud integration. For many organisations, achieving this with legacy infrastructure is costly and complex — especially when maintaining high service levels across multiple workloads and geographies.

In an environment of constrained budgets and increasing competitive pressure, businesses must modernise without disruption — while ensuring data remains protected at all times. Consumption‑based models, like the IBM Storage Utility Offering, help control costs by letting you pay only for the capacity you use. Combined with the 7300’s elastic scalability and “always on” resilience, this approach delivers both agility and investment protection.

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 sits at the heart of enterprise data strategies — offering top‑tier performance backed by the flexibility of IBM Spectrum Virtualize. Whether you’re consolidating workloads, accelerating AI, or integrating with multicloud, it adapts as you grow and extends IBM’s award‑winning SDS capabilities across your entire storage estate.

A flagship in the FlashSystem family, the 7300 is designed for medium‑to‑large enterprises with mission‑critical workloads and aggressive growth plans. It harnesses the full power of IBM FlashCore® Modules, NVMe acceleration, and enterprise data services to give you the tools to analyse, secure, and move data at unprecedented speeds — all in a space‑efficient system.

Unrivalled capabilities

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 represents a leap forward in enterprise storage, combining blistering NVMe performance with advanced data services and hyperscale readiness. As part of IBM’s continually evolving FlashSystem family, the 7300 stands above in throughput, availability, and capacity.

The FlashSystem 7300 delivers an elevated level of functionality for mission‑critical workloads. It features end‑to‑end NVMe architecture, comprehensive encryption, advanced data reduction pools (with hardware‑accelerated compression and deduplication), and multi‑site replication, including HyperSwap® for active‑active data centres. Cluster for both scale‑up and scale‑out growth, reaching massive scale without downtime.

Simple to buy, simple to grow

Select the IBM FlashSystem 7300 with confidence knowing it integrates seamlessly into your existing environment. Through the IBM Storage Utility Offering, scale your capacity on demand, paying only for what you use. Avoid over‑purchasing “just in case” hardware, and accurately forecast costs while preserving your capital budget.

Effortless to deploy and run

Deploy the 7300 in minutes, backed by enterprise features like AI‑driven IBM Easy Tier® for automated data placement and IBM Storage Insights for always‑on monitoring, analytics, and proactive support. You’ll be alerted to potential issues before they affect operations — and provided with recommendations for resolution.

Scales without limits

Expand non‑disruptively as workloads grow or diversify. A fully configured 7300 can support thousands of drives in clustered configurations, and it’s ready for future‑proof workloads including containerised and multicloud architectures.

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is a premium all-flash enterprise storage solution that delivers extreme performance, ultra-low latency, and uncompromising reliability for mission-critical workloads. Combining IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ with industry-leading IBM FlashCore® technology and end-to-end NVMe acceleration, the 7300 makes cutting-edge technologies like AI, real-time analytics, and blockchain accessible at scale for mid-to-large enterprises.

Experience effortless ownership, intelligent automation, and boundless scalability.
Offers enterprise-grade features and high-throughput performance at a competitive total cost of ownership.
Utilises IBM’s most advanced innovations, including AI-powered predictive analytics, encryption, hybrid cloud, and cyber-resilient design.

The IBM FlashSystem 7300 is engineered to meet the intense demands of modern IT environments—from transactional databases and ERP systems to AI pipelines and containerised workloads. Data volumes generated by these applications require exceptional speed, robust security, advanced data reduction, and seamless multicloud connectivity.

Companies face the challenge of modernising IT infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity and rigorous data protection. The 7300 supports pay-as-you-grow options via the IBM Storage Utility Offering, providing investment flexibility and eliminating over-provisioning. Its elastic scalability and high availability ensure your infrastructure evolves without disruption.

Built on the trusted IBM Spectrum Virtualize software-defined storage platform, the FlashSystem 7300 extends award-winning capabilities—such as advanced data services and multisystem integration—across your entire storage estate, empowering you to consolidate, accelerate, and secure data workflows.

Unrivalled capabilities

The FlashSystem 7300 delivers top-tier performance thanks to its full NVMe architecture and IBM FlashCore Modules featuring hardware-accelerated compression and deduplication. It supports multi-site replication, including HyperSwap® for active-active data centres, and clusters seamlessly for scale-up and scale-out growth without downtime.

Simple to buy, simple to grow

Purchase the 7300 with confidence, knowing it integrates smoothly into existing environments. The IBM Storage Utility Offering lets you scale capacity on demand, paying only for what you use, avoiding unnecessary upfront costs while ensuring predictable budgeting.

Effortless to deploy and run

Deploy quickly and leverage enterprise features such as AI-driven IBM Easy Tier® for optimized data placement and IBM Storage Insights™ for continuous health monitoring and proactive support. Potential issues are identified early and actionable recommendations provided to maintain smooth operations.

Scales without limits

Expand non-disruptively as your workloads diversify or business grows. The 7300 supports thousands of drives in clustered configurations and is designed for future-ready use cases, including containerised applications and hybrid multicloud environments.

Safeguard your top data asset

Maximise data protection with advanced cyber resilience features including full-volume encryption, immutable Safeguarded Copy snapshots, and AI-powered ransomware detection. Backed by IBM FlashWatch guarantees and cloud “air gap” snapshots, the FlashSystem 7300 ensures your data is secure, recoverable, and continuously available.

Maximise Return on Investment (ROI)

Unlock the full potential of IBM Spectrum Virtualize to extend sophisticated data services—such as compression, deduplication, and hybrid-cloud replication—across all storage systems. Consolidate diverse workloads on a single platform that scales effortlessly, protecting your infrastructure investments while optimising costs.

Maximise storage effectiveness

Leverage AI-driven IBM Storage Insights for predictive analytics, capacity forecasting, and proactive support. The FlashSystem 7300’s FlashCore Modules deliver hardware-accelerated compression and deduplication that significantly increase effective storage capacity without sacrificing high-speed NVMe performance.

Hybrid multicloud enabled

Enable seamless data mobility across public, private, and on-premises clouds. Start small and scale flexibly to support growing hybrid multicloud strategies, ensuring your infrastructure adapts to evolving business demands and diverse workload needs.

Affordable without sacrificing quality

Benefit from enterprise-class performance, robust high-availability, and advanced data reduction technologies—all in a cost-efficient and compact system. The FlashSystem 7300 balances affordability with power and scalability, making it ideal for mid-to-large enterprises requiring mission-critical storage.

Sustained uptime of 99.9999%

Confidently run your most critical applications with industry-leading “six nines” availability. The FlashSystem 7300’s no-single-point-of-failure architecture, HyperSwap® active-active clustering, and non-disruptive maintenance ensure uninterrupted operations.