Description
Product Overview
The IBM 42D0633 is a hard disk drive (HDD) designed for servers. It has a storage capacity of 146 gigabytes (GB) and operates at 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This HDD uses a Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which provides a data transfer rate of 6 gigabytes per second (Gbps). It is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Slim Hot Swap HDD, meaning that it can be easily inserted and removed from a server while it is still running. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features and specifications of the IBM 42D0633.
Storage Capacity
The IBM 42D0633 has a storage capacity of 146 GB. This means that it can store up to 146 billion bytes of data. This may not sound like a lot by today’s standards, as modern HDDs can store several terabytes (TB) of data. However, 146 GB was considered a significant amount of storage capacity when this HDD was released, which was around 2009.
Rotational Speed
The rotational speed of an HDD refers to the number of revolutions it makes per minute. The IBM 42D0633 operates at a speed of 10,000 RPM, which means that the platters inside the HDD spin 10,000 times per minute. This high rotational speed enables the HDD to read and write data at a faster rate, which is beneficial for servers that require quick access to data.
Serial-Attached SCSI Interface
The IBM 42D0633 uses a Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. SAS is a point-to-point serial protocol that is used to transfer data between a server and its storage devices. SAS provides several advantages over other storage interfaces, such as SCSI and SATA. For example, SAS has a higher data transfer rate than SCSI and supports longer cables than SATA. The SAS interface used by the IBM 42D0633 provides a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, which is faster than the 3 Gbps provided by SATA II.
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor
The IBM 42D0633 is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) HDD. This means that it is smaller than the standard 3.5-inch form factor used by most desktop HDDs. The smaller form factor enables server manufacturers to pack more HDDs into a smaller space, which is beneficial for data centers where space is limited. The SFF form factor also enables the IBM 42D0633 to be used in blade servers, which are a type of server that is designed to be more compact than traditional rack servers.
Slim Hot Swap
The IBM 42D0633 is a Slim Hot Swap HDD. This means that it can be inserted and removed from a server while it is still running. This is a useful feature for servers that need to be online 24/7 and cannot afford any downtime. The hot swap feature enables IT administrators to replace a faulty HDD without having to shut down the server. This minimizes the amount of time that the server is offline and reduces the risk of data loss.
Finally, the IBM 42D0633 is designed to be compatible with a wide range of servers. It is compatible with servers that use the SAS interface and support 2.5-inch SFF HDDs. Some of the server manufacturers that support the IBM 42D0633 include IBM, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. However, it is important to check the compatibility of the HDD with your server before purchasing it.
Details Information about the IBM 42D0633
- Manufacturer : IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 42D0633
- Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type : SAS-6GBPS
Technical Information
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity : 146 GB
- Enclosure : Internal
- Hdd Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Spindle Speed : 10000 Rpm
External Features
- Internal Data Transfer Rate : 992 Mbit/S
- External Data Transfer Rate : 600 Mbps
- Seek Time : 4 Ms
- Average Latency : 3 Ms
- Interface Type : Serial Attached Scsi 2
- Hot Swap : Yes
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
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