Name: 00AD012 IBM 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5" Hard Drive for NeXtScale
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AD012
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (120 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gbs 3.5" Hard Drive for NeXtScale is a mechanical storage solution built to provide reliable capacity and performance within IBM's server systems. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays, connecting over SATA 6Gbps to handle data workloads typical in enterprise environments. Its combination of speed and compatibility makes it a practical choice for users needing consistent, everyday storage in dense server setups.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AD012

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SATA
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM NeXtScale
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 1TB IBM hard drive offers dependable storage designed specifically for NeXtScale server environments. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise setups where capacity and steady performance are essential. Professionals managing server clusters or storage arrays often deploy this drive to handle everyday data workloads. Built for 3.5-inch bays, it fits seamlessly in IBM’s NeXtScale systems, providing reliable storage with a 7200RPM spindle speed and SATA 6Gbps interface for efficient data access. Key Features 1TB capacity delivers ample space for server applications and data storage 7200RPM speed balances performance and power consumption effectively SATA 6Gbps interface supports quick data transfers within server environments Optimized for IBM NeXtScale chassis to ensure compatibility and ease of integration Durable build quality to withstand continuous operation in enterprise settings These drives are often found in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where robust, stable storage is critical. They help maintain consistent system responsiveness across a range of business applications without the complexity of solid-state drives.

Use Cases
The IBM 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gbs 3.5" Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments where dependable, high-capacity storage is required for routine data processing tasks. It is well-suited for organizations running IBM NeXtScale systems that need reliable mechanical drives for balancing performance and capacity in dense rack configurations. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers needing consistent storage throughput for multiple virtual machines. Expanding storage capacity in IBM NeXtScale servers deployed in research institutions handling large datasets. Serving as archival storage in SMB IT environments where cost-effective, high-density mechanical drives are preferred. Providing bulk storage for logging and backup applications in distributed edge computing nodes. Integrating into data center storage pools for general-purpose file storage supporting mixed workloads. This hard drive facilitates operational efficiency by delivering steady transfer rates and ample capacity within scalable server architectures. Its compatibility with standardized 3.5-inch bays and SATA interfaces allows seamless integration into existing IBM NeXtScale deployments, supporting incremental storage growth and workload demands.