IBM 3018-9406 32GB IDE flash memory for Main Storage 890

SKU 3018-9406

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Storage Capacity: 32GB
Memory Type: Flash Memory
Interface: IDE
Brand: IBM
Part Number: 3018-9406
Application: Main Storage

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The IBM 3018-9406 is a 32GB IDE flash memory module designed for main storage in specific IBM systems, such as the 890. It provides a solid-state alternative for system memory or storage.

Specifications

Storage Capacity: 32GB
Memory Type: Flash Memory
Interface: IDE
Brand: IBM

Part Number: 3018-9406
Application: Main Storage
Compatible System: IBM 890
Form Factor: Proprietary Module

Description

The IBM 3018-9406 is a 32GB flash memory module that utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface. This specific module is designed to serve as 'Main Storage' for the IBM 890 system, suggesting it functions either as a high-speed solid-state drive or potentially as a form of system memory extension, leveraging flash technology for faster access than traditional hard drives. The IDE interface, while common in personal computers for hard drives and optical drives, is less typical for main system memory. Its inclusion here indicates a specific architectural choice for the IBM 890, possibly for cost-effectiveness or compatibility reasons within that particular system. The 32GB capacity offers a significant amount of solid-state storage or memory for the intended application. This component represents an early adoption of flash memory for primary storage or system augmentation in certain IBM platforms. Its purpose is to provide faster data access and potentially improve the overall performance and responsiveness of the IBM 890 system compared to configurations relying solely on mechanical storage devices.

Condition: Refurbished