Product Description
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 bulk storage for archival data, backups, secondary tiers, and large-scale capacity needs in supported IBM Storwize systems. It balances performance and efficiency with low power consumption and supports hot-swap installation in compatible enclosures for reliable, high-availability operation.
Key Features
- 6TB capacity for extensive high-density bulk storage in LFF bays.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for effective nearline data access.
- 6Gb/s NL-SAS interface for reliable integration and compatibility.
- 3.5-inch LFF form factor designed for large-capacity enclosures.
- Nearline SAS design featuring enterprise-grade reliability with vibration tolerance and error correction.
- Hot-swappable support (in qualified enclosures) for easy maintenance with minimal downtime.
- Low power consumption optimized for energy-efficient storage deployments.
Benefits
- Delivers economical high-capacity expansion for massive data growth in nearline environments.
- Ensures dependable performance in capacity-driven workloads while lowering total ownership costs.
- Simplifies deployment and servicing in supported IBM storage arrays.
- Maximizes space utilization in 3.5-inch high-capacity enclosures.
- Enhances reliability through redundant configurations for mission-critical bulk storage.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHD4
- Capacity: 6TB
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Interface: 6Gb/s NL-SAS
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
- Drive Type: Nearline SAS HDD
- Additional: Hot-swap support in compatible enclosures
Compatibilities
- Primarily designed for IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (machine type 2076, including control enclosures like 2076-524 and expansion enclosures such as 2076-12F with 3.5-inch LFF bays).
- Supported as a drive option (feature code AHD4) in Storwize V7000 Gen2 LFF enclosures, with up to 12 drives per enclosure.
- Compatible with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software on Storwize V7000 Gen2 platforms.
- Can be used in other qualified IBM Storwize systems supporting 6Gb/s SAS NL LFF drives (firmware verification recommended; operates at 6Gb/s even on 12Gb/s backplanes).
- Firmware: Requires matching levels with the host enclosure/system for full compatibility, performance, and support.
- Best suited for Storwize V7000 Gen2 environments; quantity limits apply based on enclosure and system configuration.
This page at DataTechComputer.com highlights cost-effective high-capacity nearline storage with the IBM AHD4 6TB SAS HDD, with a 60-day warranty.
