IBM 74Y5294 pSeries 177GB SAS 2.5" SFF-1 Solid State Drive with eMLC

Overview

The IBM pSeries 177GB SAS 2.5" SFF-1 Solid State Drive with eMLC delivers enterprise class performance in a compact form factor. Designed for high-density server environments, this drive combines the reliability of eMLC NAND technology with fast SAS interface speeds to accelerate critical workloads while maintaining low power consumption.

Key Features

• 177 GB raw capacity optimized for database and virtualization workloads
• 2.5" Small Form Factor 1 (SFF-1) design fits tightly in rack servers and storage arrays
• SAS 6 Gb/s interface provides up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s sequential write speeds
• Enterprise Multi Level Cell (eMLC) NAND ensures endurance of up to 10,000 program/erase cycles per block
• Advanced error correction and wear leveling for data integrity and longevity
• Hot-swap ready - replace or add drives without powering down the system
• Low power draw of less than 6 watts reduces overall energy costs

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 74Y5294
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF-1 (56 mm height)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gb/s, dual port
• Capacity: 177 GB (decimal)
• NAND Type: Enterprise Multi Level Cell (eMLC)
• Average Latency: less than 0.1 ms
• Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 70 deg C
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Power Consumption: Idle < 4 W, Active < 6 W

Applications

This SSD is ideal for mission-critical environments that demand high I/O throughput and data reliability. Typical use cases include:

• Database servers handling OLTP and analytics workloads
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with fast boot and load times
• High performance computing clusters requiring low latency storage
• Enterprise backup and recovery systems that benefit from rapid data access
• Cloud service platforms where density and efficiency are paramount

By integrating the IBM pSeries 177GB SAS eMLC SSD, organizations can achieve faster application response, reduced downtime, and a clear path to scaling their storage infrastructure without sacrificing reliability.