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IBM United States Hardware Announcement

112-129, dated June 19, 2012

IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-129 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

IBM System x 3.5-inch 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps SAS drives

offer higher performance options for optimizing

storage and data management for IBM System x

servers

Table of contents

1 Overview 3 Product number

2 Key prerequisites 3 Publications

2 Planned availability date 5 Technical information

2 Description 7 Terms and conditions

2 Product positioning 8 Prices

At a glance

IBM® 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB SAS 3.5-inch HDDs are available as hot-swap

drives. They are RoHS compliant.

IBM 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS HDDs

can provide the performance required for extensive storage capacity while providing

the flexibility of hot-swapping.

• 15,000 rpm HDDs deliver SAS device reliability and large capacity performance in

the IBM HDD family.

• 3.5-inch, slim-line form factor optimizes storage capacity.

• Through use of software utilities, Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting

Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) can alert you of certain impending drive failures so that

replacements can be made.

• Hot-swap versions of the HDD options are available.

• One-year warranty included.

Overview

The newest additions to the IBM System x® family of 3.5-inch SAS 15,000 rpm 6

Gbps G2HS drives offer higher performance options and provide a wider selection of

choices to satisfy a wide range of applications. These new drives are positioned at

the top of the IBM SAS HDD line.

The new 15,000 rpm 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB, 6 Gbps SAS HDDs provide 3.5-

inch form factor options. These SAS drives are available as hot-swap versions.

Key features and benefits:

• 15,000 rpm 3.5-inch SAS drives are RoHS compliant

• 15,000 rpm 3.5-inch SAS drives meet client requirements for large capacities

and increased speeds in larger form factor

• Speeds up to 15,000 rpm help optimize performance

• Outstanding reliability enables operation in RAID environments without

compromising application performance or availability

Summary of content (9 pages)

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IBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-129, dated June 19, 2012 IBM System x 3.5-inch 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps SAS drives offer higher performance options for optimizing storage and data management for IBM System x servers Table of contents 1 2 2 2 2 Overview Key prerequisites Planned availability date Description Product positioning 3 3 5 7 8 Product number Publications Technical information Terms and conditions Prices At a glance IBM® 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB SAS 3.
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You can increase your storage and data management effectiveness when you install these new high-performance SAS HDDs in your IBM System x configurations. Performance and reliability • • • • SAS compliance enables these HDDs to connect directly to selected System x systems. S.M.A.R.T. technology allows software utilities to alert you of certain impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs.
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• Data warehousing • Professional video and graphics Product number Options (SEOs) Description SEO number IBM 300GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD IBM 450GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD IBM 600GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD 49Y6092 49Y6097 49Y6102 The following are features already announced for the 3331 machine type: Description MT IBM 300GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD IBM 450GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD IBM 600GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.
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find information and personalize your access. The IBM Systems Information Center is at http://publib14.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems IBM Publications Center Portal http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card.
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World-class remote and on-site hardware problem determination and repair services. • Software technical support Access to help line calls for fast, accurate answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/services.html Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications IBM 300 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps SAS 3.5-inch G2HS HDD, IBM 450 GB 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps SAS 3.
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Software requirements IBM 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB SAS 3.5-inch HDDs come as hot-swap drives. They are RoHS compliant and are supported with most system operating systems. For further information, contact your IBM representative. Compatibility For latest compatibility information, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.
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All the SAS HDDs are shipped as a single package. Other items are in zipped bags. Supplies For end users: All the SAS HDDs can be purchased through dealers. Security, auditability, and control It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to prevent sensitive data from being removed. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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• Optional upgrade: No An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature which replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature.
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Description Model Number Feature Number Initial/ MES/ Both/ Support IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD AC1 A3DV MC1 Initial Initial IBM 600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 3.5" G2HS HDD AC1 A3DX MC1 Initial Initial Trademarks Electronic Service Agent is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM, System x, ServerProven and PartnerWorld are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.