Description
Introduction to the IBM 00MJ149 Hard Drive
The IBM 00MJ149 hard drive is a high-performance storage solution designed for enterprise applications. It features a capacity of 1.2TB and a fast 10K RPM spindle speed that provides quick access to stored data. The hard drive uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which offers a high-speed data transfer rate of 6Gbps. The SAS interface is commonly used in high-performance computing environments, such as data centers and cloud computing systems, where fast and reliable data access is critical. The IBM 00MJ149 hard drive also uses Non-Volatile Cache, which helps to reduce latency and improve overall system performance. This hard drive is designed for use in IBM servers and storage arrays, providing a cost-effective and reliable storage solution for businesses and organizations.
Benefits of Using a 10K RPM Hard Drive
A 10K RPM hard drive is a type of hard disk drive (HDD) that rotates at a speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute. The faster spindle speed provides several benefits that make it ideal for high-performance applications.
- Faster Data Access: With a 10K RPM hard drive, data can be accessed and retrieved more quickly than with a slower-spinning hard drive. This can result in faster system performance and improved response times.
- Improved I/O Performance: The higher spindle speed of a 10K RPM hard drive can result in improved input/output (I/O) performance. This means that the hard drive can handle more I/O requests simultaneously, improving overall system performance.
- Better Throughput: The faster spindle speed of a 10K RPM hard drive also results in improved data throughput. This can help to reduce the time required to transfer large amounts of data, making the hard drive ideal for use in data-intensive applications.
- Higher Reliability: The faster spindle speed of a 10K RPM hard drive generates more heat, which can result in reduced reliability. However, modern hard drives are designed to handle the additional heat and provide reliable performance for years.
Fast Data Transfer with 6GBPS SAS Interface
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed data transfer technology that is commonly used in enterprise-level computing environments. The IBM 00MJ149 hard drive uses a 6Gbps SAS interface, which provides fast data transfer speeds that can support demanding applications.
The 6Gbps SAS interface is capable of transferring data at a rate of up to 6 gigabits per second. This is significantly faster than older SAS interfaces, such as 3Gbps SAS, and provides improved data transfer performance. The faster data transfer speed allows the hard drive to quickly access and transfer large amounts of data, improving overall system performance.
The SAS interface also provides increased reliability and scalability compared to other data transfer technologies, such as SATA (Serial ATA). With SAS, data can be transferred over longer distances, and multiple hard drives can be connected to a single SAS controller, allowing for easy expansion of storage capacity.
Product Information
- Manufacture: IBM
- MPN: 00MJ149
- Type: Hard Drive
- HDD Type: SAS-6GBPS
- SKU: 00MJ149
Technical Information
- Capacity : 1.2 TB
- Spindle Speed: 10K RPM
- Form Factor : 2.5 inch
- Enclosure : Internal
- Product Family : Storwize V3700
- Interface Type : Serial Attached SCSI
- Drive Interface Standard : 6 GB/S SAS
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
