IBM 00E6053 177GB SFF-2 SSD with eMLC - High Performance 2.5-Inch Drive

Overview
IBM part number 00E6053 is a high performance 177GB solid state drive designed for small form factor (SFF-2) 2.5 inch enclosures. Built with enterprise multi level cell (eMLC) NAND technology, this SSD delivers fast, reliable storage for demanding server and workstation environments. The drive combines a compact size with robust endurance, making it ideal for space constrained racks, blade servers and high density storage arrays.

Key Features

• 177 GB raw capacity in a 2.5 inch SFF-2 form factor
• Enterprise eMLC NAND for higher write endurance than standard MLC
• Sequential read speeds up to 500 MB/s and write speeds up to 450 MB/s
• Low latency access with average read latency under 80 microseconds
• Advanced error correction and wear leveling for data integrity
• Power loss protection to safeguard data during unexpected outages
• Standard SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 00E6053
• Capacity: 177 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5 inch SFF-2 (7 mm height)
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s (3.0 Gb/s backward compatible)
• Form Factor Dimensions: 100 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 deg C
• Power Consumption: 2.5 W active, 0.5 W idle
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Endurance: 30 drive writes per day (DWPD) for five years

Typical Applications

• Blade servers and dense rack solutions where space is limited
• High performance database and analytics workloads
• Virtualization hosts that require fast boot and VM load times
• Enterprise backup and archival systems that need reliable write endurance
• Edge computing devices that benefit from low power and compact size

By delivering enterprise level performance in a small footprint, the IBM 177GB SFF-2 SSD with eMLC is a versatile storage option that helps organizations accelerate workloads, reduce latency and maintain data integrity in demanding environments.