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IBM 42C0259 73GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Speed: 15000 RPM spindle speed
- Data Transfer Rate: 3Gb/s
- Cache: 16MB
- Form Factor: 2.5-Inch
- Designed for high-performance computing environments
- Hot-swappable capability for seamless integration
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 73GB
- Interface
- SAS 3Gb/s
- Spindle Speed
- 15000 RPM
- Cache
- 16MB
- Form Factor
- 2.5-Inch
- Drive Type
- Hard Drive
Product details
This IBM hard drive offers high performance with a 15000RPM spindle speed and a 3Gb/s SAS interface. It features a 16MB cache for improved data transfer efficiency and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for demanding server and storage applications.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 15000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 16MB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-Inch |
| Drive Type | Hard Drive |
Description
The IBM 42C0259 is a high-performance 73GB SAS hard drive engineered for enterprise-level storage solutions. With a rapid 15000RPM rotational speed, it significantly reduces latency and enhances data access times, crucial for mission-critical applications and high-transaction environments. The 3Gb/s SAS interface ensures robust and reliable data transfer, while the 16MB cache buffer further optimizes performance by storing frequently accessed data. Designed in a 2.5-inch form factor, this drive is ideal for dense server configurations and storage arrays where space is a premium. Its robust construction and enterprise-grade components are built to withstand the rigorous demands of 24/7 operation, providing reliability and durability. The SAS interface offers advantages over traditional SATA, including better error detection and recovery, and support for more complex storage topologies. This drive is a suitable replacement or upgrade for systems requiring fast, dependable storage. Its specifications make it well-suited for database servers, high-performance computing clusters, and other applications where speed and data integrity are paramount. The combination of high RPM, ample cache, and a high-speed SAS interface delivers exceptional throughput and responsiveness.
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