IBM 2078-AES2 9.6TB 2.5" NVMe FLASH CORE Module

Overview

The IBM 2078-AES2 9.6TB 2.5 inch NVMe FLASH CORE Module delivers enterprise class performance in a compact 2.5 inch form factor. Designed for high-density storage arrays, this module combines massive capacity with low latency NVMe technology to accelerate data-intensive workloads. It is ideal for servers that require fast, reliable, and scalable flash storage without sacrificing space.

Key Features

• 9.6TB raw capacity in a single 2.5 inch drive
• PCIe Gen4 x4 interface for up to 7,500 MB/s sequential read
• Up to 2,500 MB/s sequential write performance
• Sub-microsecond latency for real-time analytics
• Endurance rating of 3 DWPD (drive writes per day) for sustained heavy workloads
• Advanced error correction and data protection algorithms
• Hot-swap ready for continuous operation in mission critical environments

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2.5 inch (U.2 / SFF-8639 connector)
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Capacity: 9.6 TB (9,600 GB)
• Sequential read: up to 7,500 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 2,500 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4K): up to 1,200,000
• Random write IOPS (4K): up to 800,000
• Power consumption: typical 7.5 W, max 12 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C
• MTBF: 2 million hours

Typical Applications

• High performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Database acceleration for OLTP and OLAP workloads
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and cloud services
• Real-time analytics and AI model training
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems
• Software defined storage (SDS) platforms