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- In Stock: 160
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 42R6691
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
IBM part number 42R6691 is a high performance 139GB 15K SAS 3.5 inch disk drive designed for enterprise storage arrays and servers that demand fast data access and reliable operation. This drive combines a large 139 gigabyte capacity with a 15000 revolutions per minute spindle speed to deliver rapid read and write performance for mission critical workloads.
Key Features
- Capacity of 139 gigabytes for ample storage of databases, virtual machines and high-transaction applications
- Rotational speed of 15000 rpm for low latency and high IOPS
- SAS interface with 6 Gbps data transfer rate for fast, reliable connectivity
- 3.5 inch form factor compatible with standard rack and tower servers
- Enterprise class reliability with built-in error correction and vibration tolerance
- Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 42R6691
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Capacity: 139 GB (decimal)
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gbps
- Spindle Speed: 15000 rpm
- Average Latency: approximately 2 ms
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 600 MB per second (theoretical)
- Cache Memory: 8 MB
- Power Consumption: 7.5 watts (idle) / 12 watts (active)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Shock Resistance: 350 G (non-operating) / 150 G (operating)
- MTBF: 1.5 million hours
Typical Applications
- Database servers that require fast transaction processing and low latency
- Virtualization platforms hosting multiple virtual machines with high I/O demands
- Enterprise backup and archival systems where rapid restore times are critical
- High performance computing clusters that need consistent throughput
- Financial trading systems that rely on real-time data access
- Mission critical email and collaboration servers
By integrating the IBM 42R6691 139GB 15K SAS drive into your infrastructure, you gain a balance of capacity, speed and reliability that helps keep applications responsive and data readily available, even under heavy workloads.