IBM 00AJ040 80GB S3500 SSD SATA 1.8-Inch MLC Enterprise Value for System X

Overview

The IBM 00AJ040 80GB S3500 SSD is a compact 1.8-inch solid state drive designed for enterprise environments that demand high reliability and consistent performance. Built with multi-level cell (MLC) NAND technology, this drive delivers a balance of capacity and endurance at a price point that adds value to System X platforms and similar server configurations.

Key Features

• Enterprise-grade MLC NAND for improved endurance and data integrity
• Standard SATA III interface for broad compatibility
• Compact 1.8-inch form factor ideal for space-constrained servers
• 80GB usable capacity optimized for boot, OS, and critical application workloads
• Low power consumption helps reduce overall data-center energy costs
• Built-in error correction and wear-leveling algorithms for sustained reliability

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 00AJ040
• Capacity: 80GB
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 1.8-inch (50mm x 30mm x 7mm)
• NAND Type: MLC
• Sequential Read Speed: up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: up to 300 MB/s
• Random IOPS (4K): up to 70,000 read / 30,000 write
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C
• Power Consumption (Active): approx 2.5W
• Power Consumption (Idle): approx 0.5W

Typical Applications

• Boot and operating system drives for blade servers and rack units
• High-performance database caching and transaction logs
• Virtual machine host storage in private cloud deployments
• Critical application tier in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Data-center infrastructure that requires low latency and high I/O consistency