Name: 00AD017 IBM 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive for NeXtScale System
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AD017
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (120 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive for NeXtScale System offers substantial storage within a 3.5-inch form factor designed to fit IBM's NeXtScale servers. It balances capacity and speed to meet everyday enterprise storage needs without extra complexity, fitting well into setups that demand dependable and straightforward data storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AD017

Technical Information
Capacity	2TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM NeXtScale System, IBM System x
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 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 2TB 7200RPM SATA hard drive is built specifically for IBM NeXtScale systems, delivering reliable storage with a solid balance between speed and capacity. It's commonly used in enterprise environments where storing and accessing large datasets quickly is essential. IT professionals and data managers often rely on drives like this to expand or maintain their NeXtScale server storage. Key Features Large 2TB capacity supports extensive data storage demands 7200RPM speed offers consistent performance for various workloads SATA 6Gb/s interface enables efficient data throughput Compatible with IBM NeXtScale 3.5-inch drive bays Designed to integrate seamlessly with NeXtScale system architecture This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers or server rooms where IBM NeXtScale systems are in use. It provides dependable storage for applications requiring moderate speed and sizable capacity without moving to higher-cost SSD options. Its role is crucial in maintaining system scalability and data availability in a practical, cost-effective way.

Use Cases
The IBM 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and server environments where reliable, mid-tier storage capacity is essential. It serves IT professionals managing rack-mounted NeXtScale systems that require consistent data throughput for a variety of general-purpose workloads. How It's Used: Storing and accessing virtual machine images in virtualization clusters within enterprise IT operations. Providing capacity for file storage and archival in corporate data centers handling moderate workload demands. Integrating into rack-mounted IBM NeXtScale servers for compute-intensive applications that benefit from balanced storage throughput. Supporting database storage needs in remote or branch office servers where cost-effective capacity and reliability are priorities. Facilitating content delivery and media streaming storage solutions in edge computing deployments requiring stable performance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by offering dependable storage throughput suited for scalable NeXtScale systems. Its balance of capacity and performance helps maintain consistent data accessibility across diverse server workloads, aiding IT teams in sustaining infrastructure performance without overcomplicating storage configurations.