Overview - 36.4GB and 73.4GB 15K Ultra320 SCSI Hard Disk Drives

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At a Glance
Deploy IBM eServer xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations using high-speed, 15,000-rpm Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drive (HDD) technology. Features include:

• 15,000-rpm HDDs - Deliver solid reliability and the highest level of performance in our line
• Ultra320 SCSI interface - Provides wide bandwidth for multi-drive, concurrent, streaming data transfers
• 1-inch, slim-line form factor - Optimizes storage capacity of supported systems
• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) - Can alert you of a problem before it occurs
• Rigorous testing in heavy network simulation test suites
• Available in hot swap and standard versions:
  • 80-pin, SCA-2 compliant hot swap drive trays with convenient front-side labeling - Supports xSeries servers with Ultra320-compatible, hot swap bays
  • 68-pin standard drive - Supports xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations without hot swap drive bays

Overview
High-performance Ultra320 SCSI HDDs installed in your IBM eServer xSeries server or IntelliStation workstation satisfy mid-range to advanced data-storage applications. Now you can take advantage of Ultra320 SCSI technology with 15,000 rpm HDDs to:

• Speed access to stored data
• Improve server processor utilization and throughput

36.4 and 73.4 GB(1) 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDDs
These high-speed SCSI HDDs join the family of HDD offerings designed to satisfy a wide range of high-performance 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 the rigors of advanced enterprise server and workstation applications.

Next generation of SCSI technology
For supported xSeries servers with hot swap bays select:

• 36.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDD
• 73.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDD

For xSeries servers with standard drive bays and IntelliStation models select:

• 36.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD
• 73.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD
  

NOTES:

1. Click the Hardware requirements section for important information on installation and supported systems.
2. When referring to hard drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending upon operating environments.

Performance
Performance characteristics include:

• Ultra320 SCSI interface - Supports instantaneous interface data 1 transfers of up to 320 MB/s
• 15,000 rpm spindle speed
• 2.00ms average latency
• 3.6ms typical average read seek time

Reliability

• SCA-2 compliant (hot swap version) - HDDs dock directly into the hot swap backplane of supported Ultra320-compatible servers
• 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 - Provides confidence that your xSeries and IntelliStation storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably
• Three-year, limited warranty (1)

(1) For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit: http://www.ibm.com/servers/ support/machine_warranties/

Warranty
3 year CCE

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

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

Product marketing and customer replaceable part numbers (CRUs)
Part numbers applicable to: 36.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD

• Marketing part number: 32P0784
• Replacement part number: 24P3725

Part numbers applicable to: 73.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD

• Marketing part number: 32P0785
• Replacement part number: 24P3727

Part numbers applicable to: 36.4 GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDD

• Marketing part number: 32P0734
• Replacement part number: 32P0736 (with tray)

Part numbers applicable to: 73.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDD

• Marketing part number: 32P0735
• Replacement part number: 32P0737 (with tray)

Product dates
Worldwide

• Announce date: 21 Jan 2003
• Planned availability date: 31 Jan 2003
• Withdrawal date: n/a
• Effective withdrawal date: n/a

Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement:

36.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD options

• Formatted capacity: 36.4GB
• Rotational speed: 15K rpm
• Typical average read seek time: 3.6ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting):320 MB/s
• Average latency: 2.00ms
• Interface: Ultra320 SCSI

73.4GB 15K rpm Ultra320 SCSI HDD options

• Formatted capacity: 73.4GB
• Rotational speed: 15K rpm
• Typical average read seek time: 3.6ms
• Data transfer rate (maximum bursting): 320 MB/s
• Average latency: 2.00ms
• Interface: Ultra320 SCSI

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

• 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: .842 kg (1.85 lb)

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

• Operating: between 8% and 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. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements
Ultra320 SCSI HDD options
An Ultra320 SCSI controller must be connected to these HDD options in order to run in Ultra320 SCSI mode. If connected to an Ultra160 SCSI controller, the HDD will function in Ultra160 SCSI mode.

Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDD options
The Ultra320 hot swap HDD options are supported in Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI modes in the hot swap drive bays of the following xSeries servers:

The Ultra320 SCSI hot swap HDDs are supported in the BladeCenter HS20 SCSI Storage Expansion Unit (48P7058) when installed in a BladeCenter (Type 8677).

Ultra320 SCSI Non-hot swap HDD options
The Ultra320 HDD, non-hot swap options, are supported in Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI modes in the fixed hard drive bays of the following xSeries servers:

The Ultra320 HDD, non-hot swap options, are supported in Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI modes in the fixed hard drive bays of the following IntelliStation workstations:

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

Limitations
Hot swap versions of these Ultra320 SCSI HDDs options contain a new carrier assembly designed to support the Ultra320 SCSI mode. This new carrier is not backward compatible with hot swap backplanes designed for Ultra160 or other SCSI modes contained in many xSeries servers or EXP storage expansion units. Attempting to install these options in those systems or expansion units may cause damage to the system, or the HDD option, and may void the warranty.

These HDD options are only supported on the systems listed in the hardware requirements section. Information pertaining to compatibility 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/

Document notes

1. "CRU" stands for Customer Replaceable Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service and replacement parts.
2. "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.