42D0422 IBM 146GB 10K RPM SAS 2.5 INCH HARD DRIVE

The IBM 42D0422 (associated with FRU 42D0423 and Feature Code 5599) is an enterprise-class 146GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive designed for high-performance storage in IBM System x and BladeCenter server environments. Operating on a 6Gb/s SAS interface, this 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive provides the reliability and speed required for operating system boot volumes, application hosting, and general-purpose enterprise workloads.

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Key Features & Benefits
  • High-Speed Enterprise Performance: The 10,000 RPM rotational speed offers significantly faster data access and higher IOPS than standard 7.2K midline drives, reducing latency for sensitive enterprise workloads.
  • Reliable 6Gb/s SAS Interface: Features a professional-grade Serial Attached SCSI interface, providing the dual-port redundancy and robust data integrity required for high-availability server configurations.
  • Space-Efficient SFF Design: The 2.5-inch form factor maximizes internal server storage density, enabling more drives per rack unit to enhance RAID performance and array resiliency.
  • IBM System x Optimization: Specifically engineered and firmware-tuned for IBM System x servers (e.g., M2 and M3 generations), ensuring seamless integration with IBM's predictive failure analysis (PFA).
  • Hot-Pluggable Integration: Typically pre-mounted in a classic IBM 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap tray, allowing for immediate replacement or capacity scaling without powering down the server.
 
Technical Specifications
 
Attribute Details
Model / Part Number 42D0422 (FRU: 42D0423, Feature Code: 5599)
Capacity 146 GB
Interface SAS 6.0 Gb/s (Dual Port)
Rotational Speed 10,000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Sector Format 512n (Native)
Cache (Buffer) 16 MB
Drive Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compatible Platforms IBM System x (e.g., x3550 M2/M3, x3650 M2/M3) and BladeCenter

 

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