Description
Power consumption and heat dissipation
Power consumption and heat dissipation are important considerations when using the 00NA273 IBM 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Slim Line Hot-Swap Hard Drive in a system.
Power consumption refers to the amount of electrical power that a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD), requires to operate. This is typically measured in watts (W) and is an important factor to consider when designing a power-efficient system or when using a system in an environment where power consumption is a concern.
The power consumption of the IBM 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Slim Line Hot-Swap Hard Drive is not specified by the manufacturer but in general, power consumption for a hard drive can vary between 2 to 6 watts, depending on the drive’s capacity, rotational speed, and other factors.
Heat dissipation refers to the amount of heat that a storage device generates during operation. This heat needs to be dissipated to prevent the device from overheating and malfunctioning. The heat dissipation of the IBM 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Slim Line Hot-Swap Hard Drive is also not specified by the manufacturer, but in general, hard drives generate a moderate amount of heat and it needs to be dissipated to prevent overheating. This is typically achieved through the use of passive cooling or active cooling, such as a cooling fan.
It’s worth noting that the power consumption and heat dissipation of the drive can have an impact on the overall power consumption and cooling requirements of the system, so it’s important to consider these factors when designing and operating the system.
Data Transfer Rate
Form factor refers to the physical size and layout of a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD). It determines the size and shape of the device and how it can be installed in a system.
In the case of the 00NA273 IBM 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Slim Line Hot-Swap Hard Drive, the form factor is “Slim Line”. This means that the drive is designed to be thinner and smaller than a standard hard drive, making it ideal for use in space-constrained environments such as blade servers, high-density storage systems, and portable devices.
Slimline drives are also known as “SFF” (small form factor) or “2.5-inch” drives, referring to their size. These drives are generally shorter and narrower than standard 3.5-inch drives, but they can still deliver the same level of performance and capacity.
It’s worth noting that form factor is important because it determines the physical compatibility of the drive with the system. For example, a standard 3.5-inch drive will not fit into a system designed for a 2.5-inch drive. Also, the drive tray or caddy used to mount the drive in the system also need to be compatible with the form factor of the drive.
Hot-swap capability
Hot-swap capability, also known as “hot-pluggable,” refers to the ability of a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD), to be removed and replaced without shutting down the system. This allows for maintenance and upgrades to be performed on the storage device without disrupting the operation of the system or losing data.
In the case of the 00NA273 IBM 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Slim Line Hot-Swap Hard Drive, the drive is designed to be hot-swappable, which means that it can be easily replaced while the system is still running. This feature is beneficial in enterprise environments where systems need to have high availability and minimal downtime.
When the hot-swap drive is removed, the system automatically recognizes the absence of the drive and begins the process of rebuilding the RAID array. This allows the system to continue running while the drive is being replaced, and the RAID array will be rebuilt automatically using the new drive.
It’s worth noting that the hot-swap capability is not only a feature of the drive but also requires the system and the RAID controller to support hot-swap capability. Additionally, to ensure data integrity, it is recommended to use RAID or other data protection methods, that way if a drive fails, the system can continue to operate using the remaining drives and data can be rebuilt from the redundancy.
Main Specifications
Product Description : IBM GEN3 512E Hard Drive 1.8 TB SAS 12GB/S
Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
Capacity : 1.8 TB
Form Factor : 2.5 SLIM LINE
Interface : SAS 12GB/S
Data Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
Extended Specifications: :
Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
Capacity : 1.8 TB
Form Factor : 2.5 Slim Line
Interface : SAS 12GB/S
Features : Advanced Format Technology , S.M.A.R.T.
Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (EXTERNAL)
Internal Data Rate : 230 MBPS
Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 2.5 Slim Line
