Product Description
IBM AHD1 2TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch HDD
The IBM AHD1 is a reliable 2TB 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 offers cost-effective, high-capacity storage for bulk data, archival, backups, and secondary tier workloads in supported IBM Storwize systems. It provides efficient performance with low power consumption and supports hot-swap installation in compatible enclosures for enhanced maintainability and high availability.
Key Features
- 2TB capacity for high-density bulk storage in LFF bays.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced nearline access performance.
- 6Gb/s NL-SAS interface for reliable connectivity and broad compatibility.
- 3.5-inch LFF form factor suitable for large-capacity enclosures.
- Nearline SAS design with enterprise reliability including vibration tolerance and error correction.
- Hot-swappable support (in qualified enclosures) for minimal service impact.
- Low power consumption ideal for energy-efficient storage arrays.
Benefits
- Provides affordable large-capacity expansion for data-intensive nearline applications.
- Delivers consistent performance in capacity-focused workloads with reduced operational costs.
- Enables straightforward integration and replacement in supported IBM storage systems.
- Optimizes space in 3.5-inch high-capacity enclosures.
- Supports redundant, high-availability configurations for dependable bulk storage.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHD1
- Capacity: 2TB
- 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 models with 3.5-inch LFF bays such as control enclosures 2076-524 and expansion enclosures 2076-12F/2076-112/2076-312).
- Supported as a drive option (feature code AHD1) in Storwize V7000 Gen2 LFF enclosures.
- 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; note: operates at 6Gb/s even in 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 nearline storage with the IBM AHD1 2TB SAS HDD, with a 60-day warranty.
