IBM 3.61TB Small MicroLatency Flash Module

The IBM 01EK167 is a 3.61TB Small MicroLatency Flash Module for IBM FlashSystem all-flash arrays — the third IBM-qualified variant in the 01EK MicroLatency family, completing IBM's multi-supplier qualification for 3.61TB flash module capacity and ensuring maximum procurement and replacement flexibility for FlashSystem storage environments.

Key Features

• 3.61TB MicroLatency Flash Module — third IBM-qualified variant completing the 01EK supplier set
• Sub-100µs deterministic latency via IBM FlashCore MicroLatency architecture
• Hardware-accelerated inline compression for effective capacity beyond raw 3.61TB
• Broadest procurement flexibility — completes IBM's three-variant 3.61TB module qualification
• Drop-in replacement for any 01EK-family 3.61TB module in IBM FlashSystem arrays

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 01EK167
• Manufacturer: IBM
• Capacity: 3.61TB (raw)
• Module Type: Small MicroLatency Flash Module
• Architecture: IBM FlashCore MicroLatency
• Compatible Systems: IBM FlashSystem all-flash arrays
• Form Factor: IBM FlashSystem proprietary module

Storage Specifications

• Latency: Sub-100 microseconds (read and write)
• Compression: Hardware-accelerated inline compression
• Interface: IBM FlashSystem internal fabric
• Hot-Swap: Yes
• Endurance: Enterprise-grade (MLC/eMLC NAND)

Performance Specifications

• IOPS: Hundreds of thousands per module
• Bandwidth: Multi-GB/s per module
• Latency Consistency: Deterministic sub-100µs at full load
• MTBF: 2,000,000+ hours
• Power Loss Protection: Yes

Use Cases

• Completing multi-supplier spare module stock for IBM FlashSystem 3.61TB environments
• Hot-swap replacement for any failed 01EK-family MicroLatency module in IBM FlashSystem
• Final procurement option when 01EK157 and 01EK172 supply is constrained
• Ultra-low latency flash capacity expansion in IBM FlashSystem all-flash arrays

Compatibility

• Compatible with IBM FlashSystem all-flash arrays supporting Small MicroLatency Flash Modules
• Interchangeable with 01EK157 and 01EK172 in IBM-approved FlashSystem systems
• Managed via IBM Storage Insights and IBM Spectrum Virtualize
• Verify IBM qualified module list for your specific FlashSystem model before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any installation difference between 01EK167 and the other 01EK variants?

No — all three 01EK variants use the same physical form factor and install identically into IBM FlashSystem Small Flash Module bays. No configuration changes are required when mixing variants.

Will IBM support a FlashSystem array containing all three 01EK variants simultaneously?

Yes — IBM's multi-supplier qualification explicitly supports mixing of IBM-approved module variants within the same FlashSystem array under standard IBM support terms.

How does IBM Storage Insights handle mixed 01EK module variants?

IBM Storage Insights identifies each module by its individual serial number and health metrics regardless of variant. Mixed-variant arrays are monitored and managed identically to single-variant configurations.

The IBM 01EK167 rounds out the complete set of IBM-qualified 3.61TB MicroLatency Flash Module variants — giving FlashSystem storage teams maximum flexibility to source, replace, and expand ultra-low latency flash capacity without supply constraints or compromising IBM platform certification.