IBM Reselling 3TB 7,200rpm 6G 3.5-inch SATA and SAS HDD

They can provide the performance required for extensive storage capacity while providing the flexibility of hot-swap or simple-swap versions.

7,200 rpm HDDs deliver SATA device reliability and largest capacity performance in the IBM HDD family.

3.5-inch, slim-line form factor optimizes storage capacity.
Through use of software utilities, Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) can alert you of certain impending drive failures so that replacements can be made.
Hot-swap and simple-swap versions of the HDD options are available in SATA, with hot-swap-only version available in SAS.
One-year warranty included.

Key features and benefits include:

Up to 7,200 rpm speed to help optimize performance
Reliability that enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability

Note: 3 TB options will only be supported on 6 Gbps SAS/SATA controllers.

Performance

Formatted capacity of 3 TB
Drive-to-host interface that supports up to 6.0 Gbps burst rate
Drive media to buffer interface that supports sustained interface data transfers of up to 112 MB per second average
Spindle speed of 7,200 rpm
SATA hot-swap or simple-swap capability, SAS hot-swap only
SAS interface with 3 TB option

Reliability

SAS and SATA compliance enables these HDDs to connect directly to selected System x systems.
S.M.A.R.T. technology allows software utilities to alert you of certain impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs.
Testing through the ServerProven program instills confidence that your storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably.
These HDDs include a one-year, limited warranty.

Key prerequisites

Planned availability date