Description
High-speed data transfer
The Western Digital WD1600BEKT 160GB SATA 3Gbps 7.2K 16MB Cache internal hard drive is compatible with devices that support the SATA interface and have a 3Gbps SATA controller. It is a 3.5-inch form factor hard drive, which means it will require a standard 3.5-inch drive bay in the device it is being installed in. It has a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a cache of 16MB, and a data transfer rate of 3Gbps. It’s worth to note that this hard drive is an older model and it’s not being manufactured anymore, and it’s capacity is quite small in comparison to newer models.
High-performance
The IBM 43W7546 is a 73GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive with a 3 Gbps data transfer rate, designed for hot-swap use in enterprise environments. The 15K RPM speed and SAS interface provide faster data access and better performance compared to slower spinning hard drives. The drive’s SAS 3 Gbps interface allows for faster data transfer and is designed to handle high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) which makes it suitable for high-performance applications, databases and virtualization environments. Due to its small storage capacity of 73GB, this drive is not ideal for storing large amounts of data, but it’s well suited for boot and system volumes, application data and other high-performance storage needs. It’s recommended to consult the server documentation and IBM support for any specific performance information and best practices for using this drive in your environment. Also, it’s important to take into account the RAID configuration, the workload it is handling, and the overall configuration of the system. It’s also important to note that performance of the drive is also dependent on other factors such as the server it is installed on, RAID configuration, and the workload it is handling.
Compatibility
The IBM 43W7546 is a 73GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive with a 3 Gbps data transfer rate, designed for hot-swap use in enterprise environments. It is compatible with servers that have SAS 3 Gbps interface and have the necessary drive bays, power and data cables, and controllers to accommodate the drive. It’s important to check the server documentation to ensure that the drive is supported by the server and that the server has the necessary drive bays, power and data cables, and controllers to accommodate the drive. Also ensure that the server BIOS and operating system are compatible with the drive. It’s also recommended to check with IBM support for any firmware and driver updates that might be required for optimal compatibility and performance before installing the drive in the server. It’s also recommended to run hardware and software diagnostic tools, and check the server logs to ensure that the drive is operating properly and to detect any potential issues with the drive or the server. It’s also important to consider the RAID configuration, the workload it is handling, and the overall configuration of the system, as these factors can also impact the drive’s compatibility and performance.
General Information about the IBM 43W7546
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 43W7546
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name: 73GB 15K RPM SAS-3GBPS
Technical Specifications
- Device type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Form Factor : 2.5-Inch SFF Slim
- Capacity : 73 GB
- Interface Type : Serial Attached SCSI
- Compliant Standards : S.M.A.R.T.
- Drive transfer rate : 300 MBPS (External)
- Seek Time : 3 MS (Average)
- Average Latency : 2 MS
- Spindle Speed : 15000 RPM
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
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