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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: ECE32148
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.00lb
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Overview
The IBM ECE32148 is a high-capacity 36.2GB 7200 rpm hard disk drive designed for Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) storage networks. Engineered for enterprise environments, this drive delivers reliable, high-performance storage for mission critical applications that demand fast data access and robust error handling.
Key Features
- 36.2GB native capacity with 512 byte sectors for efficient data management
- 7200 rpm spindle speed provides consistent throughput and low latency
- Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) interface ensures high speed data transfer up to 100 MB/s
- Redundant Rotating Media (RRM) technology improves data integrity and reduces risk of media failure
- Advanced error correction and self-monitoring capabilities for continuous reliability
- Compatible with standard 3.5 inch drive bays and enterprise backplane designs
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: ECE32148
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Capacity: 36.2GB (native)
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: FC-AL (Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop)
- Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
- Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 100 MB/s
- Cache: 2 MB
- Power Consumption: 8.5 watts (read/write), 5.5 watts (idle)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Shock Resistance: 30 G (non-operating), 10 G (operating)
Applications
The IBM 36.2GB 7200 RRM FC-AL HDD is ideal for:
- Enterprise data centers requiring high reliability storage for databases and transaction processing
- Virtualized server environments where fast random access improves VM performance
- Backup and archival systems that benefit from redundant media protection
- High-performance computing clusters that need consistent I/O throughput
- Large scale file servers and content delivery platforms
By combining robust media redundancy with the speed of Fibre Channel, this drive offers a balanced solution for organizations that need both capacity and confidence in their storage infrastructure.