IBM 42D0753 System X 500GB 7.2K NL SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

Overview

The IBM System X 500GB 7.2K NL SATA 2.5 inch hard drive delivers reliable, high-capacity storage for a wide range of enterprise and workstation environments. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, this drive combines fast rotational speed with low power consumption in a compact form factor.

Key Features

• 500 GB native capacity provides ample space for operating systems, applications and critical data
• 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick access times and sustained transfer rates
• SATA III interface ensures up to 6 Gbps bandwidth for efficient data movement
• NL cache technology improves write performance while protecting data integrity
• 2.5 inch form factor fits tightly into blade servers, laptops and small form factor desktops
• Low power draw reduces heat output and operating costs

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 42D0753
• Capacity: 500 GB (native)
• Form Factor: 2.5 inch (7 mm height)
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbps) compatible with SATA I and II
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Average Latency: 4.2 ms
• Sequential Read: up to 120 MB/s
• Sequential Write: up to 110 MB/s
• Cache Size: 8 MB NL cache
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C (32 to 131 deg F)
• Power Consumption (Read/Write): approx 2.5 W / 3.0 W
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers and blade systems that require reliable, high density storage
• Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with demanding I/O workloads
• High performance workstations for CAD, video editing and data analysis
• Network attached storage (NAS) units where space efficiency is critical
• Backup appliances that benefit from fast sequential write speeds