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- In Stock: 48
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 42D0673
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 4.00
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Overview
The IBM 42D0673 73GB 15,000 RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5” drive delivers enterprise-class performance in a compact form factor. Designed for high-density servers, storage arrays, and virtualization platforms, this drive combines rapid spindle speed with a robust SAS interface to provide fast, reliable access to critical data.
Key Features
- High rotational speed: 15,000 RPM for low latency and quick random I/O.
- Fast interface: 6Gbps SAS ensures maximum throughput and compatibility with modern backplanes.
- Compact 2.5” size: Fits dense rack and blade configurations while delivering 73GB of storage.
- Enterprise reliability: Built to IBM standards with advanced error correction and vibration tolerance.
- Power efficient: Optimized firmware reduces power consumption without sacrificing performance.
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 42D0673
- Capacity: 73 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5” (7mm height)
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Interface: 6Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Average Latency: 2.0 ms
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 600 MB/s (raw)
- Cache: 8 MB DDR2
- MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Power Consumption: 5.5 W (typical)
Typical Applications
- High-performance database servers requiring fast random reads and writes.
- Virtualization hosts that need low latency storage for multiple VMs.
- Enterprise backup and archival systems where reliability is critical.
- Mission-critical email, ERP, and CRM platforms.
- High-density blade and rack servers in data centers.
By integrating the IBM 42D0673 drive, organizations can achieve faster application response times, improve overall system throughput, and maintain the reliability expected from a leading enterprise storage solution.