Product Description
IBM AL2A 2.4 TB 10,000 rpm 12 Gb SAS 3.5 Inch HDD
The IBM AL2A is a 2.4 TB 10K RPM 12 Gb SAS hard disk drive packaged in a 3.5-inch carrier, designed for use in IBM FlashSystem LFF expansion enclosures.
Product Description
The IBM AL2A (feature code AL2A, part number 02PX522) is a 2.4 TB 10,000 rpm 12 Gb SAS hard disk drive. It is a 2.5-inch drive mounted in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) carrier for use in LFF expansion enclosures such as the FlashSystem 5200 model 12G and compatible systems. This enterprise-class drive provides reliable performance capacity for tiered storage configurations when paired with the FlashSystem control enclosure.
Features
- 2.4 TB capacity
- 10,000 rpm rotational speed
- 12 Gbps SAS interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) carrier (2.5-inch drive in LFF tray)
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation
- Hot-swap capable in supported expansion enclosures
- Suitable for performance-oriented tiers in FlashSystem environments
- Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AL2A
- Part Number / FRU: 02PX522
- Capacity: 2.4 TB
- Interface: 12 Gb SAS
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 rpm
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch (LFF carrier)
- Compatibility: IBM FlashSystem 5200 LFF expansion enclosure (4662-12G) and related systems
- Type: Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compatibility
The IBM AL2A 2.4 TB 10K SAS HDD is compatible with:
- Expansion Enclosures: IBM FlashSystem 5200 model 12G (4662-12G) and equivalent LFF expansion enclosures on related FlashSystem / Storwize platforms
- Environments: Systems running IBM Storage Virtualize
- Limitations: Supported only in compatible 3.5-inch drive bays. All drives in an array should be of the same type and capacity. Verify firmware levels and population rules via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
