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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 1818-AEDF
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 6TB 7.2K 3.5" NL-SAS HDD DCS3700 (model 1818-AEDF) delivers enterprise-class storage capacity and reliability for demanding data-center environments. Designed for high-density server and storage arrays, this near-line SAS drive combines a large 6 TB capacity with a 7200 RPM spindle speed, providing a balanced solution for both capacity-intensive and performance-sensitive workloads.
Key Features
- 6 TB native capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for consistent data throughput
- Near-line SAS interface (12 Gb/s) with dual-port redundancy
- Advanced error correction and RAID-ready firmware
- Enterprise-grade MTBF of 2.0 million hours
- Optimized for high-density storage systems and blade servers
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model/Part Number: 1818-AEDF
- Capacity: 6 TB (6 000 GB) native
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch, 1.03 inch height
- Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s (NL-SAS)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256 MB DDR3
- Average Latency: 4.2 ms
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 180 MB/s sustained
- Power Consumption: 7.0 W (active), 4.5 W (idle)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- MTBF: 2.0 million hours
- Shock Resistance: 65 G (non-operational)
- Vibration Tolerance: 0.5 G RMS
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup and archival storage
- Virtualization hosts and hyper-converged infrastructure
- Database servers requiring large, reliable data sets
- Media and entertainment workflows with high capacity needs
- Cloud storage platforms and object storage gateways
- High-density rack and blade servers in data centers
By leveraging IBM's proven SAS technology, the DCS3700 provides the endurance and performance needed to keep critical workloads running smoothly while maximizing storage density and minimizing total cost of ownership.