Product Description
IBM ACMF 800GB 12Gb SAS 2.5-inch Flash Drive
The IBM ACMF is an 800GB enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) with a 12Gb/s SAS interface in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF). This high-capacity flash drive provides outstanding performance, low latency, and reliable endurance for read-intensive to mixed workloads in supported IBM storage systems. It accelerates data access for applications requiring high throughput and IOPS, such as virtualization, databases, and analytics, while supporting hot-swap in compatible enclosures for minimal disruption and high availability.
Key Features
- 800GB capacity for high-density performance storage in SFF configurations.
- 12Gb/s SAS interface (operates at up to 6Gb/s when installed in Storwize V3700).
- 2.5-inch SFF form factor suited for high-density drive bays.
- Solid-state flash technology delivering superior speed, durability, and power efficiency over HDDs.
- Enterprise-grade SSD with advanced error correction, wear-leveling, and reliability mechanisms.
- Hot-swappable in qualified enclosures for easy maintenance and reduced downtime.
- Optimized for high IOPS and low-latency operations in performance-critical environments.
Benefits
- Significantly enhances system performance for demanding enterprise workloads.
- Enables effective hybrid tiering by placing active data on fast flash storage.
- Reduces power draw and heat compared to traditional spinning drives.
- Supports scalable, high-availability storage expansions in dense setups.
- Simplifies upgrades and field replacements in compatible IBM systems.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ACMF
- Capacity: 800GB
- Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Drive Type: Enterprise SAS SSD (Flash Drive)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12Gb/s (limited to 6Gb/s in Storwize V3700)
- 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 2072-24C, 2072-24E, 2072-2DC, 2072-2DE).
- Supported as a drive option (feature code ACMF) in Storwize V3700 SFF units, with up to 24 drives per enclosure.
- Compatible with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software on Storwize V3700 platforms.
- Can be used in other qualified IBM/Lenovo storage systems supporting 12Gb/s SAS SFF SSDs (firmware verification recommended).
- Firmware: Requires matching levels with the host enclosure/system for full compatibility, performance, and support.
- Best suited for Storwize V3700 environments; quantity limits apply based on enclosure and system configuration (e.g., maximum 24 per SFF unit).
This page at DataTechComputer.com highlights high-capacity flash performance with the IBM ACMF 800GB SAS SSD, with a 60-day warranty.
