Product Description
The IBM AHF3 1.2 TB 10K RPM 6 Gb SAS 2.5 Inch HDD (Part Number: 00AR327) is a high-performance storage solution for IBM Storwize V7000 and System x environments. This drive delivers reliable server storage connectivity for enterprise workloads.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00AR327
- Feature Code: AHF3
- CCIN: Not specified
- Capacity: 1.2 TB
- Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS, dual-port
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF-2, hot-swappable
- Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Sector Size: 4,096 bytes (4K)
- RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: Storwize V7000 Gen2, System x (e.g., x3550 M4, x3650 M4)
The IBM AHF3 HDD is designed for high-performance storage, offering a 1.2 TB capacity with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a 6 Gb/s SAS dual-port interface. Formatted with 4K sectors, it ensures efficient data transfer and integrity, making it ideal for enterprise applications. The drive supports hot-swappable configurations in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF-2), allowing up to 24 drives per enclosure and 3,040 drives across 20 expansion enclosures in Storwize V7000 setups. RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50) are supported when paired with ServeRAID controllers like M5110 or M5120 in System x servers, enhancing data reliability and performance. Available refurbished, the AHF3 provides a cost-effective solution with a 60-day warranty for businesses upgrading storage infrastructure.
System Compatibility
The AHF3 HDD requires SFF-2 bays in Storwize V7000 Gen2 or 6 Gb SAS-capable System x servers for optimal storage performance.
- Supported Systems:
- Storwize V7000 Gen2: 2076-524 (SFF Control), 2076-624 (SFF Control), 2076-24F (SFF Expansion)
- System x: x3550 M4, x3650 M4, other 6 Gb SAS servers
- Operating System: IBM Spectrum Virtualize V7.8.1.7+ for Storwize; OS/400 V4R4+ for AS/400 integration via System x.
- Requirements: 6 Gb SAS controllers (e.g., ServeRAID M5110), 4K-sector compatibility.
- Restrictions:
- Compatible with V7000 Gen2 only.
- Incompatible with V7000 Gen1, V3500/V5000.
- No mixing with non-4K sector drives in RAID.
- Refurbished condition only.
The AHF3’s design optimizes storage efficiency in enterprise environments, ensuring seamless integration with legacy and modern IBM systems.
