Product Description
IBM ACLU 2TB 7200 RPM 12Gb SAS NL 2.5-inch HDD
The IBM ACLU is a dependable 2TB nearline SAS hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s SAS interface in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF). Formatted with 4,096 (4K) byte sectors, this enterprise nearline drive provides high-capacity, cost-effective storage for secondary workloads like backups, archival data, and tiered storage in supported IBM systems. It supports hot-swap capabilities in compatible enclosures and offers efficient power usage for dense configurations.
Key Features
- 2TB capacity for substantial storage in compact SFF bays.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for reliable nearline performance.
- 12Gb/s NL-SAS interface (operates at up to 6Gb/s in systems like Storwize V3700).
- 2.5-inch SFF form factor ideal for high-density drive slots.
- Nearline SAS design with enterprise features such as advanced error correction.
- Hot-swappable in qualified enclosures for reduced maintenance time.
- 4K native sector formatting to support modern storage efficiencies.
Benefits
- Offers economical high-capacity expansion for data growth in nearline applications.
- Delivers consistent, low-latency performance suitable for capacity-oriented tasks.
- Simplifies deployment and servicing in supported IBM storage arrays.
- Maximizes space efficiency in 2.5-inch dense enclosures.
- Enhances reliability in redundant, high-availability storage environments.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ACLU
- Capacity: 2TB
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Interface: 12Gb/s NL-SAS
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Sector Size: 4,096 (4K) byte sectors
- Drive Type: Nearline SAS HDD
- Additional: Hot-swap support in compatible enclosures
Compatibilities
- Primarily designed for IBM Storwize V3700 series (control and expansion enclosures with 2.5-inch SFF bays, models such as 2072-12C, 2072-24C, 2072-2DC).
- Supported as a drive option in Storwize V3700 and related Storwize V3500 configurations.
- Compatible with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software on Storwize V3500/V3700 platforms.
- Can be used in other qualified IBM storage systems that support 12Gb/s SAS NL SFF drives (firmware verification recommended).
- Firmware: Requires matching levels with the host enclosure/system for full compatibility, performance, and support.
- Best suited for Storwize V3500/V3700 environments; quantity limits apply based on enclosure and system configuration.
This page at DataTechComputer.com highlights cost-effective nearline storage with the IBM ACLU 2TB SAS HDD, with a 60-day warranty.
