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IBM 42C0268 73GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Speed: 10000 RPM spindle speed
- Data Transfer Rate: 3Gb/s
- Form Factor: 2.5-Inch
- Hot Swappable design for non-disruptive upgrades
- Optimized for server environments requiring reliable storage
- Enterprise-grade reliability and performance
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 73GB
- Interface
- SAS 3Gb/s
- Spindle Speed
- 10000 RPM
- Form Factor
- 2.5-Inch
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Drive Type
- Hard Drive
Product details
This IBM 73GB SAS hard drive operates at 10000RPM, offering a balance of speed and capacity for various server applications. It features a 3Gb/s SAS interface and a hot-swappable 2.5-inch form factor, allowing for easy installation and maintenance without system downtime.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2.5-Inch |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Drive Type | Hard Drive |
Description
The IBM 42C0268 is a 73GB SAS hard drive designed for enterprise server environments that demand reliable and efficient storage. Operating at a spindle speed of 10000 RPM, it provides significantly faster data access compared to lower RPM drives, making it suitable for applications such as file servers, application servers, and entry-level database systems. The 3Gb/s SAS interface ensures robust data integrity and high throughput, while the 2.5-inch form factor allows for high-density storage configurations within servers and storage arrays. A key feature of this drive is its hot-swappable capability, which enables administrators to replace or add drives without powering down the system, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous operation. This drive is built to meet the stringent reliability requirements of enterprise computing. Its construction and performance characteristics make it a dependable choice for businesses seeking to upgrade their storage infrastructure or replace existing drives with a component that offers a good balance of speed, capacity, and hot-swap functionality. It is an ideal solution for environments where uptime and performance are critical.
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