Product Description
IBM AHD2 3TB 7200 RPM 6Gb SAS NL 3.5-inch HDD
The IBM AHD2 is a dependable 3TB nearline SAS hard drive featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF). This enterprise nearline drive delivers cost-effective, high-capacity storage for bulk data, archival purposes, backups, and secondary tier applications in supported IBM Storwize systems. It offers efficient performance with low power consumption and supports hot-swap installation in compatible enclosures for improved maintainability and high availability.
Key Features
- 3TB capacity for high-density bulk storage in LFF bays.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for reliable nearline access performance.
- 6Gb/s NL-SAS interface for seamless connectivity and compatibility.
- 3.5-inch LFF form factor ideal for large-capacity enclosures.
- Nearline SAS design with enterprise reliability features including vibration tolerance and error correction.
- Hot-swappable support (in qualified enclosures) for minimal disruption.
- Low power operation suitable for energy-efficient storage arrays.
Benefits
- Enables affordable high-capacity expansion for growing nearline storage needs.
- Provides consistent performance in capacity-oriented workloads with reduced costs.
- Facilitates easy integration and replacement in supported IBM storage environments.
- Optimizes enclosure space in 3.5-inch high-capacity setups.
- Supports redundant configurations for reliable, high-availability bulk storage.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHD2
- Capacity: 3TB
- 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 AHD2) 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 nearline storage with the IBM AHD2 3TB SAS HDD, with a 60-day warranty.
