The IBM 98Y2156 24GB IB 40Gbps 512GB SSD XIV Gen3 Storage Array Data Module is an enterprise-class component used in the IBM XIV Gen3 storage system. It is designed to deliver high-performance storage processing, internal compute, and data handling for large-scale data center environments.
This module combines storage intelligence with high-speed interconnect capability, including InfiniBand-based communication and integrated SSD caching/storage. It is part of IBM’s grid-based XIV architecture, which distributes data evenly across modules to ensure balanced performance, scalability, and high availability in enterprise SAN environments.
The XIV Gen3 platform is known for its modular design, where each data module contributes to overall system performance, capacity, and redundancy. These systems are widely used in enterprise storage infrastructures requiring continuous uptime and predictable performance for virtualization, cloud, and database workloads.
Specifications:
- Part Number: 98Y2156
- Type: XIV Gen3 Data Module
- Storage Capacity: 512GB SSD (module-level storage component)
- Memory / Cache: 24GB system memory (module-level)
- Interconnect: 40Gbps InfiniBand
- System: IBM XIV Storage System Gen3
- Architecture: Grid-based distributed storage system
- Application: Enterprise SAN / data center storage arrays
- Form Factor: Rack-mounted storage module (system-specific)
Features:
- High-speed 40Gbps InfiniBand connectivity for internal system communication
- SSD-based module supporting fast data handling and caching
- Part of IBM XIV Gen3 grid storage architecture for balanced performance
- Designed for enterprise-level scalability and redundancy
- Supports continuous 24/7 mission-critical workloads
- Enables distributed storage processing across multiple modules
- Optimized for cloud, virtualization, and database environments
- Built for high-availability enterprise storage systems
