44V6844 IBM-HDD-1888 139gb 2.5 Inch 15k SAS SFF Drive

The IBM 44V6844 (associated with Feature Code 1888 and FRU 44V6845) is a high-performance, mission-critical 139GB SAS hard drive designed specifically for IBM Power Systems and Power7 server environments. Delivering peak mechanical performance with a 15,000 RPM spindle speed and a 3Gb/s SAS interface, this 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive is engineered for workloads requiring the lowest possible latency and high IOPS, such as transaction processing and database indexing.

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Key Features & Benefits
  • Ultra-Fast 15K Performance: The 15,000 RPM rotational speed provides superior data access speeds and significantly higher random read/write performance compared to 10K drives, minimizing application response times.
  • IBM Power Systems Optimization: Specifically engineered and firmware-tuned for IBM Power 710, 720, 730, 740, 750, and 770 servers, ensuring seamless integration with AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions.
  • 528-Byte Sector Format: Utilizes a specialized 528-byte sector format, a requirement for many IBM i and Power Systems configurations to provide additional metadata and data protection fields.
  • Space-Efficient SFF Design: The 2.5-inch form factor allows for maximum storage density within the server chassis, enabling more drives per rack unit to enhance RAID performance and array resiliency.
  • Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Built for rigorous 24/7/365 operation, this drive features advanced error correction and rotational vibration (RV) tolerance to maintain stable performance in high-density Power Systems enclosures.
 
Technical Specifications
 
Attribute Details
Model / Part Number 44V6844 (Feature Code: 1888, FRU: 44V6845)
Capacity 139.5 GB
Interface SAS 3.0 Gb/s (Dual Port)
Rotational Speed 15,000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Sector Format 528n (IBM Power Systems Standard)
Drive Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compatible Platforms IBM Power Systems (e.g., 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8231-E2B)

 

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