IBM 2.5-inch 15K rpm 73 GB SFF SAS HDDs provide highest spindle speed performance for storage in System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blades

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated May 1, 2007 IBM 2.5-inch 15K rpm 73 GB SFF SAS HDDs provide highest spindle speed performance for storage in System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blades Key prerequisites...2 Description...2 Product positioning... 3 Prices...6 IBM Global Financing... 7 At a glance New small form-factor HDDs provide high-speed, high-performance SAS technology for System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blade models. Benefits include: 73 GB 1 SAS HDD capacity 15,000-rpm HDDs Deliver SAS device reliability and large capacity performance in the IBM HDD family 2.5-inch, slim-line form factor Optimizes storage capacity S.M.A.R.T. Technology Through use of software utilities, can alert you of impending drive failures, so replacements can be made Available in hot-swap and non-hot-swap versions One-year warranty For technical support: Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV ( ) or Request technical information via the Web site at Overview IBM introduces new SFF SAS HDDs for System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blades. These three 15K rpm 73 GB HDDs provide 2.5-inch form factor options that can be used as hot-swap or non-hot-swap drives. The addition of a 15K rpm offering to the IBM System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blade family of 2.5-inch SAS HDDs offers the highest-performing SFF options and provides a wider selection of choices to satisfy a range of applications. These new drives are positioned at the top of our SAS SFF HDD line based on increased performance. Key features and benefits include: 15,000 rpm speed to optimize performance Superior reliability that enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability The ability to leverage 15K SFF performance with 10K SFF capacity offers the ability to blend solutions that require performance or capacity. You can put together a winning combination for data-storage applications when you install these new high-performance SFF SAS IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 HDDs in your IBM System x, BladeCenter, or Storage and I/O Blade configurations. Performance 73 GB performance characteristics include: Formatted capacity: 73,000 MB Drive to host interface that supports 3.0 Gb/s burst rate Drive media to buffer interface that supports sustained interface data transfers of up to 112 MB/s average Spindle speed of 15,000 rpm Average latency of 2.0 ms Average seek on reads of less than 2.8 ms Hot-swap capability SAS interface Reliability SAS compliant enables HDDs to connect directly into System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blades. S.M.A.R.T Technology allows software utilities to alert you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs Rigorous testing through the ServerProven program instills confidence that your storage subsystem 2 is compatible and will function reliably. The HDDs come with a one-year, limited warranty 3. 1 When referring to hard drive capacity, GB stands for 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. 2 IBM makes no representation regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven. 3 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit Alternatively, this information is also available by calling or contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request. Key prerequisites For details, refer to Hardware requirements section. Planned availability date May 25, 2007 Description IBM 73 GB SFF SAS 15K HDDs (43X0837, 43X0845, 43X0853) These three 15K rpm 73 GB HDDs provide 2.5-inch form factor options that can be used as hot-swap or non-hot-swap drives. The addition of a 15K rpm offering to the IBM System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blade family of 2.5-inch SAS HDDs offers the highest-performing SFF options and provides a wider selection of choices to satisfy a range of applications. These new drives are positioned at the top of our SAS SFF HDD line based on increased performance. Key features and benefits include: 15,000 rpm speed to optimize performance IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 Superior reliability that enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability A 2.5-inch wide, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor that allows maximum installations in supported System x, BladeCenter, and Storage and I/O Blade configurations The ability to leverage 15K SFF performance with 10K SFF capacity offers the ability to blend solutions that require performance or capacity. Product positioning These high-performance 73 GB 15K rpm SFF SAS HDD options are positioned at the top of our SAS HDD line based on the SAS technology. They are available as either a hot-swap or non-hot-swap version. These HDDs support entry-level server and workstation applications, such as: Transaction processing Data mining Data warehousing Professional video and graphics Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Accessibility by people with disabilities A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at Trademarks System x is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. BladeCenter and ServerProven are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Product names IBM Server 73 GB SAS 15K SFF HS (43X0837) IBM ServerBlade 73 GB SAS 15K SFF NHS (43X0845) IBM Storage and I/O Blade 73 GB SAS 15K SFF HS (43X0853) Technical information Performance specifications 73 GB Hot-Swap SAS HDD Formatted capacity: 73,000 MB Spindle speed: 15,000 rpm Typical average read seek time: <2.8 ms IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 112 MB/s Average latency: 2.0 ms Interface: SAS Hot-swap capable 73 GB Non-Hot-Swap SAS HDD Formatted capacity: 73,000 MB Spindle speed: 15,000 rpm Typical average read seek time: <2.8 ms Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 112 MB/s Average latency: 2.0 ms Interface: SAS Non-hot-swap capable Physical specifications 73 GB SFF SAS HDDs Approximate height: 14.8 mm (.45 in) Approximate width: 70.0 mm (2.5 in) Approximate depth: mm (3.97 in) Approximate weight:.227 kg (.50 lb) Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 90 F) at 0 to 914 m Relative humidity: 8% to 80% noncondensing Agency approvals UL CSA TUV CE Mark C-Tick Mark IEC Taiwan (BSMI Certification) Korea EMI ENERGY STAR-compliant: No Hardware requirements: Part number 43X0837 is supported on the following IBM platforms: System name: System x Machine type: All (SFF based) Part number 43X0845 is supported on the following IBM platforms: System name: BladeCenter IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Machine type: All Part number 43X0853 is supported on the following IBM platform: Platform name: Storage and I/O Blade Machine type: BladeCenter Software requirements: These options are supported by the same operating systems and application software as the system in which it is installed. Compatibility: Note: Some configurations may not be compatible. Limitations: Requires a SAS controller Planning information Additional cable orders required: No Approximate installation time: Ten minutes Packaging: One box Shipment group HDD Installation publication and warranty Safety flyer Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and applications software. Terms and conditions Field-installable Customer setup Warranty period(4) Service type (CCE/CCR/CRU) Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs Y Y 1 year CRU No No No (4) To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. In the United States, call , or write to: Warranty Information P.O. Box Research Triangle Park, NC Attn: Dept UF2A/B203 Note: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the feature or option. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. Help and service information Features and options During the warranty period, you can obtain technical support using IBM's online services or by calling the IBM Support Center at hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending on the number and IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. Accessing IBM online services Prices Option SEO IBM SEO list Description number price(5) IBM Server 73 GB SAS 15K SFF HS 43X0837 $529 IBM ServerBlade 73 GB SAS 15K SFF NHS 43X IBM Storage and I/O Blade 73 GB SAS 43X K SFF HS Machine IBM type/ Feature list Description model number price 73GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4362-MC $529 73GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4362-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4363-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4363-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4364-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4364-AC IBM Server 146GB SAS 10K SFF HS 4364-MC IBM Server 146GB SAS 10K SFF HS 4364-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4365-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 4365-AC IBM Server 146GB SAS 10K SFF HS 4365-MC IBM Server 146GB SAS 10K SFF HS 4365-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7971-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7971-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7971-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7971-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7972-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7972-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7972-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7972-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7978-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7978-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7979-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7979-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7981-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7981-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7985-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 7985-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7995-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 7995-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7995-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 7995-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 8853-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF HS 8853-AC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 8853-MC BladeCenter 73GB 15K SAS SFF NHS 8853-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8863-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8863-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8864-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8864-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8874-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8874-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8878-MC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8878-AC GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8879-MC IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 73GB 15K SAS (SFF) HS 8879-AC (5) List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Trademarks System x is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. BladeCenter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7