The 46X0886 IBM hard drive is a high-performance storage device designed for enterprise-level applications. It boasts a storage capacity of 600GB, a rotational speed of 15,000 RPM, and a SAS interface with a data transfer rate of 3 Gbps. This article will delve into the technical specifications of this hard drive, as well as its features, benefits, and applications.
CapacityThe 46X0886 IBM hard drive has a storage capacity of 600GB. This means it can store a vast amount of data, making it an ideal solution for enterprise-level applications. It can store large files such as videos, images, and databases. The high capacity also means that the hard drive can support multiple virtual machines, making it an excellent choice for virtualization environments.
Rotational SpeedThe rotational speed of a hard drive is a crucial factor in determining its performance. The 46X0886 IBM hard drive has a rotational speed of 15,000 RPM, making it one of the fastest hard drives on the market. This means that the hard drive can read and write data quickly, resulting in faster data access and retrieval times. This makes it an excellent choice for applications that require high-speed data access, such as database servers and high-performance computing.
SAS InterfaceThe 46X0886 IBM hard drive uses a SAS interface with a data transfer rate of 3 Gbps. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI and is a high-speed interface that is commonly used in enterprise-level applications. The 3 Gbps data transfer rate means that data can be transferred quickly and efficiently between the hard drive and the host system. This is important for applications that require a high level of data transfer, such as data backup and recovery, as well as data archiving.
Form FactorThe 46X0886 IBM hard drive has a form factor of 3.5 inches. This is a standard form factor for enterprise-level hard drives and is compatible with most server and storage systems. The 3.5-inch form factor is larger than the 2.5-inch form factor, which means that the hard drive can accommodate more platters and higher storage capacities.
BenefitsThe 46X0886 IBM hard drive offers several benefits, making it an excellent choice for enterprise-level applications. Some of these benefits include:
- High Performance: The 15,000 RPM rotational speed of the hard drive ensures that data access and retrieval times are fast, resulting in high performance.
- Large Storage Capacity: With a storage capacity of 600GB, the hard drive can store a large amount of data, making it an excellent choice for applications that require high storage capacities.
- SAS Interface: The SAS interface provides a high-speed data transfer rate of 3 Gbps, ensuring that data can be transferred quickly and efficiently.
- 3.5-inch Form Factor: The 3.5-inch form factor is a standard form factor for enterprise-level hard drives, making it compatible with most server and storage systems.
Applications
The 46X0886 IBM hard drive is an excellent choice for enterprise-level applications that require high performance, large storage capacities, and high-speed data transfer rates. Some of the applications where this hard drive can be used include:
- Database Servers: The high performance and large storage capacity of the hard drive make it an excellent choice for database servers, where fast data access and retrieval times are essential.
- Virtualization Environments: The high storage capacity of the hard drive makes it an excellent choice for virtualization environments, where multiple virtual machines can be run simultaneously.
- Data Backup and Recovery: The high-speed data transfer rate of the SAS interface makes the hard drive an excellent choice for data backup and recovery
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 46X0886
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name: 600GB 15K RPM SAS-3GBPS
- Capacity: 600GB
- Interface: SAS 3Gbps (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Rotational Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Average Latency: 2ms
- Buffer Size: 16MB
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate: 204MB/s
- Max Internal Data Rate: 3Gbps
- Seek Time: 3.5ms (average), 7.5ms (max)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1.6 million hours
- Operating Temperature: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
- Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Shock Tolerance: 60G (operating), 300G (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance: 0.5G (operating), 2.4G (non-operating)
- Power Consumption: 16 watts (operating), 7 watts (idle)
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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