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Unleashing the Power of IBM FlashSystem grid: A Comprehensive Guide

A draft IBM Redbooks publication

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Last updated on 11 September 2025

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IBM Form #: SG24-8586-00


Authors: Ashwin Joshi, David Green, Diana Laura Silva Gallardo, Digambar Ingale, Jasmin Rapp, Katja Kratt, Mohit Chitlange, Nezih Boyacioglu, Pankaj Deshpande, Rajsekhar Bharali, Stephen Solewin, Sushil Sharma and Vasfi Gucer

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    Abstract

    The IBM FlashSystem grid offers an innovative and highly efficient solution for managing data storage challenges. This federated, scalable platform enables unified management of multiple IBM FlashSystem® and IBM Storage Virtualize (SVC) controllers. One of its key advantages is its exceptional scale-out capabilities and seamless, non-disruptive management across federated FlashSystem and SVC environments - enhancing both agility and resilience.

    This IBM Redbooks® publication offers a comprehensive practical guide to the deployment and management of the FlashSystem grid. The intended audience for this publication comprises storage administrators and storage architects in need of practical guidance for FlashSystem grid implementation and ongoing management

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 2. IBM FlashSystem grid construction configuration

    Chapter 3. Managing and monitoring IBM FlashSystem grid

    Chapter 4. Configuring and managing partitions

    Chapter 5. Configuring and managing partition mobility

    Chapter 6. IBM FlashSystem grid monitoring via IBM Storage Insights

     

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