IBM FlashSystem NVMe FlashCore Module Gen 3 (FCM3)

Program Overview

FlashCore Module Gen 3 (FCM3) sits in the current-generation tier of IBM's FlashSystem NVMe lineup, and it is the module family most often quoted alongside active FlashSystem hardware purchases rather than legacy replacement orders.

As with earlier generations, the same nominal capacity can carry more than one part number depending on frame, drawer, and configuration, so buyers should confirm the exact part number against their specific FlashSystem model before finalizing an order rather than assuming capacity alone determines the correct SKU.

Best Fit

Best fit for buyers purchasing or expanding a current-generation FlashSystem array who want current-tier NVMe media rather than legacy Gen 1/Gen 2 replacement stock.

What this program helps with

• 4.8 TB usable capacity -- Part Numbers 03JK076, 03JK162, 03GH935, 03GH936, 03JK687 -- Feature Codes ADSA, AGSA, AHS9
• 9.6 TB usable capacity -- Part Numbers 03JK077, 03JK163, 03JL077, 03JK693, 03GH933, 03LG627 -- Feature Codes ADSB, AGSB, AHSA
• 19.2 TB usable capacity -- Part Numbers 03JK078, 03GH931, 03GH932, 03JK160, 03JK164, 03JK699 -- Feature Codes ADSC, AGSC, AHSB
• 38.4 TB usable capacity -- Part Numbers 03JK079, 03JK165 -- Feature Codes ADSD, AGSD, AHSC

What to vet before shortlist

• Confirm frame and drawer compatibility for the exact part number; several Gen 3 capacities carry multiple valid part numbers tied to different configurations
• Cross-check feature codes against the current IBM FlashSystem configurator before ordering, since feature code sets can change between firmware and hardware refresh cycles
• Plan encryption and compression settings during initial pool configuration, since FlashCore Modules provide inline compression at the hardware layer