Hard Disk Drives offer mid-range to entry-level data storage.

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Simple-swap Serial-ATA, 7,200 rpm HDDs provide opportunity for IDE device to be inserted directly into mating connectors. Available in 80 or 160 GB models, each drive is contained in 3.5 x 1 in. slim-line form factor. SATA drive-to-host interface features 1.5 GB/s burst rate, while SATA drive media-to-buffer interface supports sustained data transfers up to 59 MB/s. SMART Technology alerts user of impending drive failures.



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IBM Simple-Swap SATA 7200-rpm HDD Options - Create Cost-Efficient Storage Solutions



At a glance
Deploy IBM xSeries servers using high-speed, 7200-rpm Simple-swap Serial-ATA (SATA) HDD technology. Benefits include:
o 7200-rpm HDDs - Deliver IDE device reliability and SATA
performance in the IBM IDE HDD family
o SATA interface - Device can utilize entire bandwidth of Serial interface
o One-inch, slim-line form factor - Optimizes storage capacity of supported systems
o S.M.A.R.T. Technology - Through use of software utilities, alerts you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs
o Extensive testing in network simulation test suites
o Available in simple-swap versions:
- 80 GB and 160 GB compliant Simple-swap drive trays with convenient front-side labeling - Support xSeries servers

Overview
You can put together a winning combination and satisfy mid-range to entry-level data-storage applications when you install cost-efficient Simple-swap Serial-ATA (SATA) HDDs into your IBM
eserver xSeries® servers.

Take advantage of Simple-swap SATA technology with 7200-rpm
HDDs to:
o Provide opportunity for IDE device to be inserted directly into mating connectors
o Improve scalability to support future interface speed doublings

80 GB and 160 GB 7200-rpm SATA HDDs
These SATA HDDs join the family of HDD offerings to satisfy a wide range of storage requirements. Each drive is contained in a 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor that allows
maximum installations in supported xSeries servers. They are
engineered to support the entry-level enterprise server applications.

Next-generation of SATA technology
o For supported xSeries server models with simple-swap SATA
bays, select:
- 80 GB 7200-rpm Simple-swapSATA HDD
- 160 GB 7200-rpm Simple-swapSATA HDD

Performance
Performance characteristics include:
o SATA drive-to-host interface - 1.5 Gb/s burst rate
o SATA drive media-to-buffer interface - Supports sustained interface data transfers up to 59 MB/s
o 7200-rpm spindle speed
o 4.17 ms average latency
o <9 ms typical average read seek time

Reliability
o SATA compliant (Simple-swap) - HDDs connect directly into power supply of server
o S.M.A.R.T Technology - Through use of software utilities, alerts you of impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs
o Rigorously tested through the ServerProven® program -
Instills confidence that your xSeries storage subsystem is
compatible and will function reliably
o One-year, limited warranty

Planned availability date
Mach 23, 2003

For technical support:
o Call the Support Center (800-426-7378)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing
Division Web site at www.ibm.com/pc/support

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