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IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Enclosures High-Performance SAS Drives 

The IBM FlashSystem 5300 expansion drives deliver reliable, high-capacity SAS storage optimized for the 4662-12G, 4662-24G, and 4662-92G SAS expansion enclosures. These dual-port 12 Gbps SAS SSDs and HDDs enable tiered or hybrid storage pools with seamless integration into the 4662-7H2 all-flash platform, supporting Distributed RAID, data reduction, and ransomware protection through IBM Storage Virtualize software.

Engineered for hot-swap operation and full compatibility with IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments, these SAS drives provide cost-effective capacity scaling while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.

Key Features of IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Drives

  • • Dual-port 12 Gbps SAS interface for high-speed connectivity to expansion enclosures
  • • Hot-swap capable 2.5-inch SFF and 3.5-inch LFF form factors with carrier trays
  • • Mix of enterprise-class SAS SSDs and HDDs (10K RPM and 7.2K RPM nearline) for tiered storage
  • • Advanced encryption support and T10-DIF data integrity protection
  • • Full compatibility with Distributed RAID and always-on data services
  • • Intermixing of drive types and capacities within the same enclosure
  • • Enterprise reliability for mission-critical IBM Power Systems and IBM i workloads

Featured IBM FlashSystem 5300 Expansion Drives

Capacity Type Form Factor Key Benefits
1.92 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Balanced capacity and speed
3.84 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Improved density for performance tiers
7.68 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     High-capacity flash storage
15.36 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Maximum SSD performance in expansions
30.72 TB      SAS SSD    2.5-inch SFF / 3.5-inch     Ultra-high density flash scaling
1.2 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     Enterprise-class high-IOPS HDD tier
1.8 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     Balanced enterprise performance
2.4 TB      SAS HDD (10K RPM Enterprise)    2.5-inch SFF     High-capacity 10K enterprise storage
6 TB – 20 TB      SAS HDD (7.2K RPM Nearline)    3.5-inch LFF     Cost-effective high-capacity archival tier

Virtualization, Security and Reliability

All SAS expansion drives integrate seamlessly with IBM Storage Virtualize, delivering Distributed RAID, immutable snapshots, and ransomware protection. Combined with hardware encryption and predictive failure analysis, these drives ensure the highest levels of data protection and operational continuity for IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.

Every IBM FlashSystem 5300 expansion drive purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty covering parts and labor for complete peace of mind.

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    IBM AHHH 3.84 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive

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  • IBM AHD4 6TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch Nearline HDD Front View

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    IBM AHD4 6TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch HDD The IBM AHD4 is a high-capacity 6TB nearline SAS hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF). This enterprise nearline drive provides cost-effective...

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  • IBM AHD5 8TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch Nearline HDD Front View

    IBM AHD5 8 TB 7,200 rpm 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD

    IBM AHD5 8TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch HDD The IBM AHD5 is a high-capacity 8TB nearline SAS hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF). This enterprise nearline drive offers substantial,...

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  • IBM AHD6 10TB 7,200 RPM 3.5 Inch HDD

    IBM AHD6 10TB 7,200 RPM 3.5 Inch HDD

    The IBM AHD6 10 TB 7,200 RPM 6 Gb SAS Nearline 3.5 Inch HDD (Feature Code: AHD6) is a high-capacity hard disk drive designed for IBM storage systems and Power Systems. With a 6 Gb SAS interface, 10 TB capacity, and a 256 MB cache, it delivers reliable...

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  • IBM AHF3 1.2 TB HDD 00AR327

    IBM AHF3 1.2 TB HDD 00AR327

    The IBM AHF3 1.2 TB 10K RPM 6 Gb SAS 2.5 Inch HDD (Part Number: 00AR327) is a high-performance storage solution for IBM Storwize V7000 and System x environments. This drive delivers reliable server storage connectivity for enterprise workloads...

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  • IBM AHF4 1.8 TB 10K RPM 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch enterprise HDD with hot-swap carrier, showing drive and tray

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    IBM AHF4 1.8 TB 10,000 RPM 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Enterprise HDD The IBM AHF4 (part/FRU cross-reference 00WG700 or similar) is a high-performance 2.5-inch enterprise-class SAS hard drive designed for demanding storage environments. This 1.8 TB, 10,000 RPM...

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  • IBM AHHG 1.92 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive

    IBM AHHG 1.92 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive

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  • IBM AHHJ 7.68 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive front view

    IBM AHHJ 7.68 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive

    The IBM AHHJ 7.68 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive The IBM AHHJ is a high-performance 2.5-inch enterprise-class SAS flash drive designed for demanding storage environments. This 7.68 TB, 12 Gb/s SAS drive delivers exceptional speed, low latency, and...

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  • IBM AHHL 30.72 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive front view

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    IBM AHHL 30.72 TB 12 Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive  The IBM AHHL is a high-performance 2.5-inch enterprise-class SAS flash drive designed for demanding storage environments. This 30.72 TB, 12 Gb/s SAS drive delivers exceptional speed, low latency,...

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