IBM 500 GB Dual Port Hot-swap SATA HDD Providing an increased and cost-efficient storage solution

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated December 12, 2006 IBM 500 GB Dual Port Hot-swap SATA HDD Providing an increased and cost-efficient storage solution Product positioning... 2 Additional information... 2 Reference information... 3 Prices...5 At a glance Deploy IBM EXP3000 using high-speed, high performance SATA HDD technology. Benefits include: 7,200-rpm HDDs Deliver SATA device reliability and large capacity performance in the IBM HDD family 3.5-inch, slim-line form factor Optimizes storage capacity of supported systems Availability in hot-swap version Extensive testing in network simulation test suites One-year warranty For technical support: Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV ( ) Request technical information via the Web site at Overview IBM System x introduces the EXP GB Dual Port HS SATA HDD. This new HDD provides dual port function using a state of the art interposer between the HDD and controller. This drive represents the next capacity point in the IBM System x family of SATA HDDs. Key features and benefits: RAID-friendly integration features increase system uptime and optimize performance and ease of management Superior reliability enables operation in nearline RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability Leverages SAS compatibility with SATA to enable tiered storage systems that can be tuned to meet a wide range of performance and capacity points You can put together a winning combination for data-storage applications when you install this new high performance 500 GB SATA dual port HDD in your IBM EXP GB 1 Dual Port Hot-swap SATA HDD This high-capacity SATA HDDs join the family of HDD offerings to satisfy a wide range of storage requirements. Each drive is contained in IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 a 3.5-inch wide, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor that allows maximum installations in supported EXP3000 configurations. Next-generation of SATA technology For System x EXP3000 with standard drive bays models, select: 500 GB Dual Port 7200-rpm SATA HDD 2 Performance 500 GB performance characteristics include: Drive to host interface 3 GB/s burst rate Drive media-to-buffer interface Supports sustained interface data transfers of up to 70 MB/s average 7,200-rpm spindle speed 4.16 ms average latency Average seek on reads is less than 9 ms Hot-swap capability Reliability SATA compliant HDDs connect directly into EXP3000 S.M.A.R.T Technology Through use of software utilities can alert you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs Rigorously tested through the ServerProven program Instills confidence that your storage subsystem 3 is compatible and will function reliably One-year, limited warranty 4 Key prerequisites For details, refer to the Hardware requirements section. Planned availability date December 15, 2006 Product positioning This 500 GB Dual Port SATA HDD option joins the family of IBM HDD offerings that provide a wide selection of choices to satisfy a range of entry level enterprise storage requirements. It is positioned at the top of our SATA HDD line based on the SATA technology and storage capacities. It is available as a hot-swap version. This HDD supports entry level server and workstation applications, such as: e-business 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 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 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 Reference information 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 Refer to the Hardware requirements and Limitations sections for important information on installation and supported systems. 3 IBM makes no representation regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven. 4 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. Trademarks System x is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. ServerProven 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. Product name IBM 500 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA HDD Product number Description IBM 500 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA HDD Part number 39M4558 Description Feature SEO number number IBM 500 GB Dual Port M4558 Hot Swap SATA HDD Technical information Performance specifications: 500 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA HDD Formatted capacity: 500,000 MB Rotational speed: 7,200 rpm Typical average read seek time: <9 ms IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 70 GB/s Average latency: 4.16 ms Interface: SATA Hot swap capable Physical specifications Approximate height: 88.9 mm (3.5 in) Approximate width: mm (4.0 in) Approximate depth: mm (5.75 in) Approximate weight: 1.0 kg (2.0 lb) Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 90 F) at 0 to 914 m Relative humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing Agency approvals UL CSA TUV CE Mark C-Tick Mark IEC Taiwan (BSMI Certification) Korea EMI ENERGY STAR compliance: No Note: The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Hardware requirements: The P/N 39M4558 is supported on the following IBM platforms: System name System x Machine type EXP3000 The 500 GB Dual Port SATA HDD is also supported on following controllers: EXP3000 MegaRAID 8480 Software requirements: This option is supported by the same operating systems and application software as the system in which it is installed. Compatibility: None Note: Some configurations may not be compatible. Limitations: Requires an SAS or SATA controller. Planning information Additional cable orders required: No IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Approximate installation time: 10 minutes Packaging: One box Shipment group: HDD Installation publication and warranty Safety flyer Security, auditability, and control Security and auditability features of this product are: This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software, and application software. Terms and conditions Field installable Yes Customer setup Yes Warranty period* 1 year Service type (CCE/CCR/CRU) CRU Maintenance agreement No Optional upgrade No Licensed programs No * To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. 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. In the United States, call , or write to: Warranty Information P.O. Box Research Triangle Park, NC Attn: Dept UF2A/B203. 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 HelpCenter, 24 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 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 Lenovo services Prices IBM SEO list Description number price(5) IBM 500 GB Dual Port 39M4558 $775 Hot-swap SATA IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 HDD Option (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. Financing offering/capabilities: For more financing information, visit Trademarks System x is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. HelpCenter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo in the United States, 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 6