SSD Added by IBM to Its System Storage EXP3000

A solid state, high-performance disk drive option (feature number 5597 part number/SEO 43W7698), is now available for the IBM System Storage EXP3000 Storage Expansion Unit. This high-performance, 2.1 watt, 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch SSD drive is supported in EXP3000 expansion units that are directly attached to IBM System x servers via the ServeRAID MR10M SAS/SATA controller adapter installed in the server.

Key features and benefits

• Designed to deliver high-performance Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS) – This can help users to increase the performance of their I/O subsystems at a cost equal to or less than adding traditional storage systems.
• Low power requirements – Using as little as 2.1 watt per drive.
• Up time of the drive – Up to three times that of conventional drives without compromising application performance or availability.
• The absence of moving parts reduces potential drive failure.
• S.M.A.R.T technology allows software utility to alert users of certain impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs.

The IBM 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch solid state HDD (feature number 5597/part number, SEO 43W7698) is supported in the System Storage EXP3000 storage expansion units when the EXP3000 is directly attached to System x servers via the ServeRAID MR10M SAS/SATA controller adapter.

Planned availability date: April 17, 2009