Product Description
IBM AL8A 800 GB 3DWPD 12 Gb SAS 2.5 Inch Enterprise Flash Drive
The IBM AL8A 800 GB 3DWPD 12 Gb SAS 2.5 Inch Flash Drive is a high-performance enterprise-class SAS SSD designed for IBM FlashSystem expansion enclosures and compatible IBM storage systems. With a 3 Drive Writes Per Day endurance rating and 12 Gb/s SAS interface, this solid-state drive delivers consistent low-latency performance and high IOPS for tiered storage pools, databases, and read/write-intensive workloads in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.
This hot-swap SFF flash drive provides reliable, high-endurance capacity expansion when used in 2U12, 2U24, and 5U92 SAS expansion enclosures.
Key Features of the IBM AL8A 800 GB SAS Flash Drive
- • 800 GB capacity with enterprise-grade flash technology
- • 3 Drive Writes Per Day (3DWPD) endurance rating for write-intensive workloads
- • 12 Gb/s SAS interface with dual-port design for high availability
- • 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) with hot-swap carrier tray
- • Advanced error correction, wear leveling, and data integrity features
- • Optimized for Distributed RAID and tiered storage in FlashSystem platforms
- • Hot-swap capable for maximum uptime and serviceability
- • Low power consumption and consistent performance under heavy load
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | AL8A |
| Capacity | 800 GB |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS (dual port) |
| Endurance | 3 Drive Writes Per Day (3DWPD) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF |
| Carrier | Hot-swap tray for FlashSystem expansion enclosures |
| Compatibility | FlashSystem 5300, 5600, 7300 and compatible expansions |
Virtualization, Security and Reliability
Every IBM AL8A 800 GB SAS Flash Drive purchased from DataTechComputer.com is backed by a full 60-day warranty covering parts and labor for complete peace of mind.
