IBM 9848-AFF Flashsystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf

IBM 9848-AFF Flashsystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf
IBM 9848-AFF Flashsystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf
The IBM FlashSystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf (part number 984-AFF) is a high-density, compact storage extension designed for modern data centers that demand rapid scalability and relentless performance. Engineered to integrate seamlessly with the Fla... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 9848-AFF
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM FlashSystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf (part number 984-AFF) is a high-density, compact storage extension designed for modern data centers that demand rapid scalability and relentless performance. Engineered to integrate seamlessly with the FlashSystem 9100 series, this shelf adds additional drive bays without sacrificing space efficiency, allowing you to increase capacity while maintaining low latency and high throughput.

Key Features

  • Compact small form factor (SFF) design fits tightly into existing rack configurations
  • Supports hot-swap drive insertion for zero-downtime upgrades
  • Backplane architecture delivers up to 12 Gbps per lane, ensuring optimal data flow
  • Integrated power management with redundant supplies for continuous operation
  • Fully compatible with IBM FlashSystem 9100 software features such as compression, deduplication and encryption
  • Simple plug-and-play connection using standard SAS cables

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 984-AFF
  • Form factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) shelf
  • Drive capacity: Up to 24 x 2.5 inch SAS or NVMe drives
  • Interface: Dual port 12 Gbps SAS or PCIe Gen3 x4 for NVMe options
  • Power consumption: Typical 120 watts, maximum 150 watts per shelf
  • Operating temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 2U height, 19 inches width, 22 inches depth
  • Environmental compliance: RoHS and ENERGY STAR compliant

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data warehouses that require fast access to large data sets
  • Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments needing high IOPS per user
  • Database acceleration for OLTP and analytics workloads
  • Backup and archival solutions where rapid restore times are critical
  • High-performance computing clusters that benefit from low latency storage tiers
  • Cloud service providers scaling out storage capacity without expanding rack footprint

The IBM FlashSystem 9100 Sff Expansion Shelf delivers the flexibility to grow your flash infrastructure on demand, while preserving the performance characteristics that make the FlashSystem line a leader in enterprise storage. Its reliable design and seamless integration empower IT teams to meet evolving workload requirements with confidence.