IBM AHS2-9848 9.6TB 2.5" NVMe FLASH CORE Module

Overview
The IBM AHS2-9848 9.6TB 2.5" NVMe FLASH CORE Module delivers enterprise class performance in a compact 2.5 inch form factor. Designed for high-density servers and storage arrays, this NVMe SSD combines massive capacity with low latency to accelerate data intensive workloads such as analytics, virtualization and database transactions. With a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, the module provides a seamless upgrade path for existing platforms while maintaining the reliability standards expected from IBM storage solutions.

Key Features

• 9.6TB raw capacity in a single 2.5" hot-swap module
• PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivering up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 5,800 MB/s sequential write
• NVMe 1.4 compliance for low command latency and high IOPS
• Endurance rating of 1.5 DWPD (drive writes per day) for sustained heavy write workloads
• Enterprise grade power loss protection and end-to-end data path integrity
• Built-in thermal management with dynamic throttling to maintain optimal performance

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2.5 inch (U.2 / SFF-8639 connector)
• Capacity: 9.6TB (9,600,000 MB)
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Sequential read: up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 5,800 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4K): up to 800,000
• Random write IOPS (4K): up to 750,000
• Endurance: 1.5 DWPD, 6,570 TBW (terabytes written)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: typical 7.5 W, peak 12 W

Typical Applications

• High performance databases and transaction processing systems
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and server virtualization
• Real-time analytics and big data platforms
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning model training
• Enterprise backup and archival solutions requiring fast restore times
• Hyper-converged infrastructure nodes that demand high capacity and low latency

By integrating the IBM AHS2-9848 FLASH CORE Module, organizations can achieve faster data access, reduced latency, and higher throughput while consolidating storage footprints. Its robust endurance and enterprise features make it a reliable choice for mission critical environments.