3.5-Inch 15,000rpm 6Gb SAS HDDs for IBM System x

The newest additions from IBM Corp. to the System x family of 3.5-inch SAS 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps G2HS drives offer performance options and provide a wider selection of choices to satisfy a range of applications.

These new drives are positioned at the top of the IBM SAS HDD line.

The new 15,000 rpm 300GB, 450GB, and 600GB, 6 Gbps SAS HDDs provide 3.5-inch form factor options. These SAS drives are available as hot-swap versions.

Key features:

• 15,000 rpm 3.5-inch SAS drives are RoHS compliant
• 15,000 rpm 3.5-inch SAS drives meet client requirements for large capacities and increased speeds in larger form factor
• Speeds up to 15,000 rpm help optimize performance
• Reliability enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability

Performance and reliability

• SAS compliance enables these HDDs to connect directly to selected System x systems.
• 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
System x system with SAS capability.

Planned availability date
July 10, 2012