Description
Product Description
The IBM 49Y6214 4TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity, high-performance storage solution designed for use in enterprise servers and storage systems. With a large storage capacity of 4TB, it is ideal for data centers and other organizations that require large amounts of storage for their critical data.
The hard drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed, high-performance interface that is designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems. It supports a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, and has a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, which allows for fast data access and faster system boot-up.
The IBM 49Y6214 4TB SAS Hard Drive is designed to provide reliable, high-speed data storage for mission-critical applications. It is compatible with most major server operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware. It also includes a 32MB cache, which improves the performance of the drive by allowing it to store frequently accessed data in the cache for quick access.
This hard drive is built to meet the demands of high-performance data storage and is designed to provide reliable, high-speed data storage for mission-critical applications. It is easy to install and compatible with most major server operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware.
The hard drive also comes with a warranty and support from IBM, providing customers with peace of mind and the assurance that they are making a solid investment in their data storage needs.
Performance and Durability
Performance refers to the speed and efficiency of the IBM 49Y6214 4TB SAS Hard Drive in carrying out its functions. Some key metrics to consider when evaluating the performance of a hard drive include the data transfer rate, access time, and seek time.
The IBM hard drive has a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, which is the standard for SAS hard drives. This means that it can transfer data at a faster rate than SATA hard drives, which have a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps. It also has a 7.2K RPM spindle speed which is relatively fast for an internal hard drive, this allows for faster data access and faster system boot-up.
The IBM 4TB SAS Hard Drive also has a cache size of 32MB which improves the performance of the drive by allowing it to store frequently accessed data in the cache for quick access, this can significantly improve the performance of the drive.
Reliability refers to the ability of the IBM 4TB SAS Hard Drive to consistently perform its functions without failure. Factors that contribute to the reliability of a hard drive include the mean time between failures (MTBF) and the error rate.
The MTBF of the IBM hard drive is not specified. However, SAS hard drives in general have a higher MTBF than SATA hard drives. Additionally, SAS hard drives have a more robust error handling mechanism and are more tolerant to vibration and shock, providing better protection for your data.
Furthermore, IBM hard drives undergo rigorous testing and validation to ensure that they meet IBM’s high standards for performance and reliability. So, you can trust that IBM 4TB SAS hard drive will provide a reliable and high-performance storage solution for your mission-critical applications.
Cache and buffer size
The cache and buffer size of a hard drive refer to the amount of memory that is dedicated to storing frequently accessed data for quick access.
The IBM 49Y6214 4TB SAS Hard Drive has a cache size of 32MB. The cache is a small, fast memory buffer that sits between the hard drive’s controller and the main memory of the computer. The cache stores frequently accessed data, allowing the drive to access it more quickly, which improves the drive’s performance.
A buffer, also known as a disk buffer, is an area of memory on a hard drive that stores data that is waiting to be written to the disk. The buffer temporarily holds data in memory before it is written to the hard drive, this allows for faster data transfer rates as the data is already in memory and does not need to be read from the disk first.
Product Information:Manufacturer Name: IBM
MPN: 49Y6214
Type: Internal Hard Drive
HDD Type: SAS 6Gbps
SKU: 49Y6214
Technical InformationCapacity – 4 TB
Cache – 32 MB
Form Factor – 3.5-inch
Spindle Speed – 7.2K RPM
Drive Interface Type – SAS 6GBPS
Dimension and Weight
Width : 4 Inch
Depth : 5.8 Inch
Height : 1 Inch
Weight : 1.52 Lbs
CompatibilitySystem X3300 M4 (3.5), X3500 M4 7383 (3.5), X3530 M4 (3.5),
X3550 M4 7914 (3.5), X3630 M4 7158 (3.5), X3650 M4 7915 (3.5),
X3650 M4 Bd (3.5)
