Product Description
IBM ACKT 600 GB 15,000 rpm 12 Gb SAS 3.5 Inch HDD
IBM ACKT 600 GB 15,000 rpm 12 Gb SAS 3.5 Inch HDD on DataTechComputer.com describes it as an optional feature (#ACKT) providing one 12 Gb SAS disk drive formatted with 512 byte sectors (512n). This is a high-performance enterprise SAS HDD (15K RPM) packaged as a 2.5-inch drive in a 3.5-inch carrier for compatibility with LFF bays. When installed in a Storwize V3700, it operates at a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s due to system limitations, despite the 12 Gb/s interface capability.
This drive is designed for 12-bay LFF enclosures in the IBM Storwize V3700 family, delivering the highest rotational speed and lowest latency among SAS HDD options for I/O-intensive, performance-critical workloads.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 600 GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch carrier (internal 2.5-inch drive) |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS (operates up to 6 Gb/s in Storwize V3700) |
| Rotational Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Sector Format | 512 byte (512n) |
| Feature Code / Part Number | ACKT (often associated with FRU equivalents like 00MJ139 or similar) |
| Drive Type | Enterprise SAS HDD (high-performance, low-latency) |
| Installation | Hot-swappable; single drive feature; carrier included |
Configuration Options
The base offering is a single drive (#ACKT). Common associated IBM options for Storwize V3700 environments include:
- Drive Fillers/Blanks: For unused bays to maintain proper airflow and cooling
- Other Drives: Intermix with supported SAS/SSD/NL-SAS drives in the same enclosure (e.g., 7.2K NL-SAS for capacity tiers, SSDs for ultra-high IOPS)
- No additional adapters or licenses required for basic installation
These support high-performance tiered or dedicated storage configurations in compatible 12-bay LFF enclosures.
Compatibilities
The IBM ACKT 600 GB 15K SAS HDD is compatible with:
- Enclosures: IBM Storwize V3700 12-bay LFF models (control and expansion enclosures supporting 3.5-inch bays).
- Systems: Storwize V3700 family (2072 series); inherits full Spectrum Virtualize features including virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier (for tiering with SSD/NL-SAS), RAID 0/1/5/6/10, FlashCopy snapshots, and remote mirroring.
- Operating Systems / Servers: Broad support via Storwize V3700 host connectivity (8 Gb FC, 1 Gb/10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE); compatible with major OS including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat/SUSE Linux, VMware vSphere/ESXi, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX.
- Restrictions: Limited to 12-bay LFF enclosures in Storwize V3700; not for SFF-only bays or later generations (e.g., V7000 Gen1/Gen2, V5000, FlashSystem models use different codes like 00MJ139 equivalents or newer); effective speed capped at 6 Gb/s in V3700; ensure firmware level supports the drive for optimal reliability and performance.
This enables top-tier performance capacity addition in legacy Storwize V3700 configurations, ideal for latency-sensitive or I/O-intensive workloads.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
