IBM 500GB SAS 7200 RPM 2.5IN 6GBPS Nl Sff Slim-hs HDD
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About this product
The IBM 500GB SAS 7200 RPM 2.5IN 6GBPS Nl Sff Slim-hs HDD is an internal 500GB hard disk drive designed for server or enterprise environments, featuring a SAS 7200 RPM interface. It operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and utilizes a 2.5-inch form factor. With a 6GBPS data transfer rate and a 16MB cache, it is built for specific server applications requiring a robust, small form factor drive. The drive is silver and weighs 0.92 pounds, indicating a compact and durable build.
Our take
This IBM 500GB SAS HDD is clearly designed for a specific purpose: enterprise or server use, not consumer applications. The SAS 7200 RPM interface is a professional-grade feature, indicative of reliability and performance in demanding environments, which is exactly what you'd expect from IBM. The 500GB capacity is suitable for certain server roles, perhaps for boot drives or specific data sets, rather than massive bulk storage. While the description mentions "External Hard Drive" for installation type, given the SAS interface and small form factor, it's definitively an internal drive for server bays. The 16MB cache and 6GBPS interface underscore its professional pedigree. It's a specialized product for specialized needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM for solid performance
- SAS interface for enterprise use
- 2.5 inch small form factor
- 16MB cache for data handling
Cons
- 500GB capacity is small for general storage
- SAS interface limits consumer compatibility
- Listed as 'External' but is internal server drive
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 320.0
- Item Package Quantity 1
- Brand IBM
- Size 500 Gb
- Hardware Interface Scsi
- Part Number 42D0707
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- Digital Storage Capacity
- 500.0
- Model Number
- 42D0707
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 500.0
- Form Factor
- Sas
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5
- Flash Memory Installed Size
- 500.0
- Installation Type
- External Hard Drive
- Specific Uses For Product
- Personal
- Hard Disk Rotational Speed
- 7200.0
- Hard Disk Size
- 500.0
- Hard Disk Description
- Sas 7200
- Hard Disk Interface
- Scsi
- Color
- Silver
- Cache Memory Installed Size
- 16.0
- EAN
- 4053162009103
- ISBN
- 4053162009103
- Package Dimensions LxWxH
- 7.01x5.43x2.64 Inches
- Weight
- 0.92 Pounds
- UPC
- 999996648078
