Description
Product Information
The IBM 90Y8953 is a hard drive with a storage capacity of 500GB, and a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM. It is designed with the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface that provides a fast data transfer rate of 6 Gbps. The hard drive also features hot-swap capability, which allows for easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system. The IBM 90Y8953 is an internal hard drive and has a 64MB cache size, which enhances its performance.
Storage Capacity
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive has a storage capacity of 500GB. This is large enough to store a significant amount of data such as documents, music, videos, and images. With this storage capacity, users can store their personal files, business data, or even use it as a backup drive. The drive is suitable for use in workstations, servers, and other storage-intensive applications.
Spindle Speed
The spindle speed of a hard drive refers to the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) that the disk platters rotate. The IBM 90Y8953 has a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, which means the platters rotate at a speed of 7200 revolutions per minute. This fast rotation speed translates to faster data access and retrieval times, making the drive suitable for applications that require high-speed data transfer.
Interface
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive uses the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. The SAS interface is a high-speed, point-to-point interface that offers faster data transfer rates than the traditional SATA interface. SAS is also more reliable than SATA as it provides error detection and correction, which reduces the chances of data corruption during transmission.
Data Transfer Rate
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive has a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps. This is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between the hard drive and the host system. The fast data transfer rate makes the hard drive suitable for use in high-performance applications that require quick data access and retrieval times.
Hot-Swap Capability
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive features hot-swap capability. This means that the drive can be replaced without shutting down the system. Hot-swapping makes it easy to replace a faulty drive or upgrade the storage capacity of the system without disrupting ongoing operations. This feature is particularly useful in servers and other mission-critical applications that require continuous uptime.
Cache Size
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive has a cache size of 64MB. The cache is a small amount of high-speed memory that stores frequently accessed data. The larger the cache size, the more data the hard drive can access quickly, resulting in improved performance. With a cache size of 64MB, the IBM 90Y8953 can access frequently used data quickly, which improves its overall performance.
Internal Hard Drive
The IBM 90Y8953 hard drive is an internal hard drive. This means that it is designed to be installed inside a computer or server, as opposed to external hard drives that are designed to be connected to a computer via a USB or other interface. Internal hard drives are more secure and offer faster data transfer rates than external hard drives.
In Summary, the IBM 90Y8953 hard drive is a high-performance internal hard drive with a storage capacity of 500GB, a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, and a 6 Gbps SAS interface. It also features hot-swap capability and has a cache size of 64MB, which enhances its overall performance. The drive is suitable for use in workstations, servers, and other storage-intensive applications that require fast data access and retrieval times.
General Information about the IBM 90Y8953
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 90Y8953
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name: 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS-6GBPS
Technical Information
- Capacity: 500 GB
- Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Interface Types: SAS Serial Attached SCSI
- Form Factor: 2.5inx15mm SFF Server Drive
- Sector Size: 512 / 512e
- Electrical Interface: SAS-2 Serial Attached SCSI v2 – 6.0Gbps
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
Compatibility
- System x3400 M2 System x3500 M2 System x3550 M2 System x3200 M3
- System x3250 M3 System x3400 M3 System x3500 M3 System x3550 M3
- System x3650 M3 System x3250 M4 System x3300 M4 System x3500 M4
- System x3530 M4 System x3550 M4 System x3650 M4 System x3750 M4
- System x3100 M5 System x3250 M5 System x3690 X5 System x3850 X5
- System x3950 X5
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