IBM 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s Read-Intensive TLC SSD for Storwize V7000 Gen2

The IBM 01LJ498 is a 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive TLC 2.5-inch solid state drive specifically qualified for IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 storage systems — delivering high-capacity read-optimized flash storage for the Storwize V7000 Gen2 platform with IBM certification and Easy Tier compatibility.

Key Features

• 7.68TB read-intensive TLC SSD qualified exclusively for IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2
• SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for redundant multipath I/O
• IBM Easy Tier compatible — integrates with automated flash/HDD tiering in Storwize V7000 Gen2
• TLC NAND optimized for high-capacity, read-dominant enterprise storage workloads
• Platform-specific IBM qualification distinct from the 01YM family SSDs

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 01LJ498
• Manufacturer: IBM
• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• NAND Type: TLC (Read Intensive)
• Compatible System: IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2

Storage Specifications

• Interface Ports: Dual-port SAS 12Gb/s
• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Read Intensive)
• Hot-Swap: Yes
• Sequential Read: Up to 1,100 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 400 MB/s
• Easy Tier Support: Yes (automated SSD/HDD tiering)

Performance Specifications

• Random Read (4K): Up to 200,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 20,000 IOPS
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Use Cases

• Flash tier capacity expansion in IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 hybrid storage environments
• Read-intensive workloads including analytics, BI, and content serving on Storwize V7000 Gen2
• Replacing failed 7.68TB read-intensive SSDs in IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 arrays
• Maximizing Easy Tier SSD capacity for intelligent data tiering in Storwize V7000 Gen2

Compatibility

• Qualified specifically for IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2
• Not interchangeable with 01YM927/01YM929/01YM655 (different platform qualification)
• IBM Easy Tier fully supported for automated SSD/HDD tiering
• Managed via IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM Storage Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the 01LJ498 be used in FlashSystem 5010 or 5030 instead of Storwize V7000 Gen2?

No — the 01LJ498 is qualified specifically for Storwize V7000 Gen2. It is not on the qualified drive list for FlashSystem 5010/5030 or other IBM storage platforms. Always use IBM QDL to verify drive compatibility for your system.

What distinguishes the 01LJ498 from the 01YM-family 7.68TB SSDs?

While both are 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive SSDs, the 01LJ498 carries a distinct IBM platform qualification for Storwize V7000 Gen2, whereas the 01YM variants are qualified for different IBM storage systems. Platform-specific qualification matters for IBM support compliance.

Does Storwize V7000 Gen2 automatically tier data between this SSD and HDDs?

Yes — IBM Easy Tier on Storwize V7000 Gen2 automatically migrates hot data to the SSD tier (including 01LJ498 drives) and cold data to HDD, optimizing performance and cost efficiency without manual intervention.

The IBM 01LJ498 delivers 7.68TB of IBM-certified read-intensive TLC flash capacity to Storwize V7000 Gen2 environments — enabling high-density SSD tier expansion with full Easy Tier integration for intelligent data tiering that maximizes both performance and cost-efficiency in IBM hybrid storage deployments.