Overview - 18.2GB and 36.4GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI HDDs

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At a glance

Deploy IBM xSeries and IntelliStation workstations using high-performance, next-generation Hard Disk Drive (HDD) technology for Ultra160 SCSI environments. Features include:

• 1-inch, slim-line form factor - Optimize storage capacity of supported systems and EXP storage expansion units
• 15,000-rpm HDDs - Deliver solid reliability and excellent performance
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) - Can alert you of a problem before it occurs
• Rigorously tested in heavy network simulation test suites
• Available in Ultra160 SCSI hot-swap and standard versions:
  • Ultra160 SCSI interface - Wide bandwidth for multi-drive, concurrent, streaming data transfers
  • 80-pin, SCA-2 compliant hot-swap drive trays with convenient front-side labeling - Supports xSeries servers and EXP storage expansion units with hot-swap bays
  • 68-pin standard drive - Supports xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations without hot-swap drive bayswap drive bays

Overview

Next-generation, 15,000-rpm hard drive technology is now available to meet your IBM eServer xSeries or IntelliStation data storage requirements. These new SCSI HDDs satisfy a range of storage requirements. Each drive is contained in a 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor that allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations. They are engineered to support highperformance enterprise server and workstation applications.

Next generation HDDs

• For xSeries servers with hot-swap bays and EXP storage expansion units select:
  • 18.2 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD
  • 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI Hot-Swap SL HDD
• For xSeries with standard drive bays and IntelliStation models select:
  • 18.2 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI SL HDD
  • 36.4 GB 15K-rpm Ultra160 SCSI SL HDD

  
  NOTE: When referring to hard drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

High-density and performance

Through advanced areal density technology, these HDDs store a large amount of data on each platter. This enables high data storage capacities on supported systems, while providing excellent storage subsystem performance. Performance characteristics include:

• 15,000-rpm spindle speed - 2.0 ms average latency and 4.1 ms typical average read seek time
• Ultra160 SCSI interface - Supports instantaneous interface data transfers of up to 160 MB/s

Reliability

• SCA-2 compliant (hot-swap version) - HDDs dock directly into the hot-swap backplane of supported products
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) - Can alert you of most impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs
• Rigorously tested through the ServerProven program - Peace of mind that your xSeries and IntelliStation storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably

Warranty

• 3 year Limited - Customer carry-in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• HDD assembly (mounted on a hot-swap tray on hot-swap version)
• Installation publications and warranty

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

World-Wide

• Announce date: 31 Jan 2002
• Planned availability date: 31 Jan 2002
• Withdrawal date: 29 Jul 2003

NOTE: Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date IBM will have withdrawn the products from marketing. After that date, the product cannot be obtained directly from IBM.

18.2GB 15K-RPM HDD options:

• Formatted capacity: 18,200 MB
• Rotational speed: 15,000 rpm
• Typical average read seek time: 4.1 ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 160 MB/s
• Average latency: 2.00 ms
• Interface: Ultra160 SCSI

36.4GB 15K-RPM HDD options:

• Formatted capacity: 36,400 MB
• Rotational speed: 15,000 rpm
• Typical average read seek time: 4.1 ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 160 MB/s
• Average latency: 2.00 ms
• Interface: Ultra160 SCSI

NOTE: 1MB equals one million bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary based on operating environments.

Physical specifications

• Approximate height: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)
• Approximate width: 101.6 mm (4.00 in)
• Approximate depth: 146.0 mm (5.75 in)
• Approximate weight: .780 kg (1.3 lb)

• Temperature:
  • -10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
  • -10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at 914 m to 2,133 (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
• Relative humidity:
  • -8% to 80% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals

• UL
• CSA
• TUV
• CE Mark
• C-Tick Mark (AS/NZS 3548 Class A)
• IEC o Taiwan (BSMI Type Certification)
• Korean EMI

ENERGY STAR-compliant: No.

NOTE: The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

The Ultra160 hot-swap HDD options are supported in Ultra2 or Ultra160 modes in the hot-swap drive bays of the following xSeries, Netfinity, and EXP products:

The non-hot-swap Ultra160 SCSI HDD options are supported in Ultra2 or Ultra160 modes in the standard drive bays of the following xSeries servers.

Non-hot-swap Ultra160 HDD options are supported in the following IntelliStation systems.

Software requirements

These options are supported by the same operating system and application software as the system or EXP storage unit in which it is installed.