Overview - 80GB and 160GB simple-swap Serial ATA Hard Disk Drives

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At a glance
Deploy IBM eServer xSeries servers using high-speed, 7200 rpm Simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive technology. Benefits include:

• 7200 rpm hard disk drives - deliver IDE device reliability and Serial-ATA performance in the IBM IDE hard disk drive family
• SATA interface - Device can utilize entire bandwidth of Serial interface
• One inch, slim line form factor - Optimizes storage capacity of supported systems
• S.M.A.R.T. Technology - through use of software utilities can alert you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs
• Extensive testing in network simulation test suites
• Available in simple-swap versions:
  • 80GB and 160GB compliant Simple-swap drive trays with convenient front side labeling

Overview
You can put together a winning combination and satisfy mid range to entry level data storage applications when you install cost efficient Simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives into your IBM eServer xSeries servers.

Take advantage of Simple-swap SATA technology with 7200 rpm hard disk drives to:

• Provides opportunity for IDE device to be inserted directly into mating connectors
• Improves scalability to support future interface speed doublings

80GB AND 160GB 7200-RPM SATA hard disk drives
These SATA hard disk drives join the family of hard disk drive offerings to satisfy a wide range 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. They are engineered to support the entry level enterprise server applications.

Next generation of SATA technology
For supported xSeries servers models with simple-swap SATA bays, select:

• 80GB 7200 rpm Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive
• 160GB 7200 rpm Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive

Reliability

• SATA compliant (Simple-swap) - hard disk drives connect directly into power supply of server
• S.M.A.R.T Technology - through use of software utilities can alert you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs
• Rigorously tested through the ServerProven program - Instills confidence that your xSeries storage subsystem is compatible and
  will function reliably

Warranty

1 year, limited warranty

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• Hard disk drive assembly (mounted on Simple-swap tray on Simple-swap versions)
• Installation publications and warranty

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 16 March 2004
• Planned availability date: 23 March 2004

Technical specifications

Performance specifications

80GB 7200 rpm Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive

• Formatted capacity - 80,000 MB
• Rotational speed - 7200 rpm
• Typical average read seek time - <9 ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting) - 133MB/s
• Average latency - 4.17 ms
• Interface - Serial connector

160GB 7200 rpm Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive

• Formatted capacity - 160,000 MB
• Rotational speed - 7200 rpm
• Typical average read seek time - <9 ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting) - 133MB/s
• Average latency - 4.17 ms
• Interface - Serial connector

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

• Approximate height: 25.4mm (1.00 inches)
• Approximate width: 101.6mm (4.00 inches)
• Approximate depth: 146.0mm (5.75 inches)
• Approximate weight: .842kg (1.85 lb)

Operating temperature

• Between 10 to 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) at 0 to 914m (0 to 3,000 ft)
• Between 10 to 32 degrees Celsius (50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) at 914m to 2,133m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)

Relative humidity

• Operating: between 8% to 80% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals

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

Energy Star-Compliant
No

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Hardware compatibility
All IBM eServer xSeries servers

Software requirements
These options are supported by the same operating system and application software as the system in which it is installed.

Compatibility
None

Limitations
Simple-swap versions of these SATA hard disk drive options contain a new carrier assembly designed to support the serial mode. These hard disk drive options are only supported on the systems listed in the Hardware requirements section. Information pertaining to compatiblity with existing systems, or for support of new systems as they are announced, can be obtained on our ServerProven Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/