The IBM 81Y9691 is a 1TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS Hot Swap Enterprise Hard Disk Drive. It is designed for use in enterprise-level servers and storage systems that support SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and hot-swap hard drives. The hard drive has a storage capacity of 1TB and a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM, which provides a balance between storage capacity and performance.
It features a SAS 6GBps interface, which provides fast data transfer rates, allowing for improved performance and faster data access. The hot-swap design allows for easy replacement of the drive without having to shut down the system, making it ideal for use in mission-critical applications.
This hard drive is compatible with IBM xSeries servers and storage systems, as well as other SAS-compatible systems. It is recommended to check the compatibility of the hard drive with the specific system and operating system before purchasing and installing it.
Performance and ReliabilityThe IBM 81Y9691 1TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS Hot Swap Enterprise Hard Disk Drive is designed for high-performance use in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. Its 1TB storage capacity and 7.2K RPM rotation speed provides a balance between storage capacity and performance. The SAS 6GBps interface allows for fast data transfer rates, which improves the overall performance of the system.
However, it's important to note that this hard drive is not as fast as a 15K RPM SAS hard drive, and it's more suitable for systems that require a balance between storage capacity and performance rather than high performance alone. It's also not as fast as a Solid State Drive (SSD) which are known for their lightning-fast data transfer and access speed.
The hot-swap design of the hard drive allows for easy replacement of the drive without having to shut down the system, which helps to minimize downtime in mission-critical applications. Additionally, the IBM hard drive is designed for high-availability and reliability, which helps to ensure that the data stored on the drive is safe and secure.
General CompatibilityThe IBM 81Y9691 1TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS Hot Swap Enterprise Hard Disk Drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that support SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and hot-swap hard drives. It is specifically designed for use in IBM xSeries servers and storage systems, as well as other SAS-compatible systems.
It's always recommended to check the compatibility of the hard drive with the specific system and operating system before purchasing and installing it. This can usually be done by consulting the system's technical specifications or by consulting with the manufacturer or vendor.
Additionally, it's important to check if the hard drive firmware is compatible with the system's firmware and update it if necessary. This will ensure that the hard drive can perform at its best and avoid any issues that may arise.It's also important to note that the SAS 6GBps interface on this hard drive is an older technology, and newer systems might not support it, so make sure to verify this before purchasing.
General Information about this IBM 81Y9691- Manufacturer : IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 81Y9691
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type: SAS 6GBPS
- Storage Capacity : 1 TB
- Maximum External Data Transfer Rate : 600 MBPS (4.7 GBPS)
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
- Hard Drive Interface : SAS 600
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 LBS
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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