IBM 42R5661 – 146.8GB 10K RPM SAS Disk Drive SFF 2.5 (

Detailed Description:

The IBM 42R5661 is a compact, small form factor (SFF) SAS hard disk drive offering 146.8GB of storage capacity. Engineered for enterprise storage systems, this drive features a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, enabling quick data access and high throughput for time-sensitive applications. It’s designed with a 2.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for deployments in space-constrained environments and for systems requiring high-density storage such as blade servers, compact servers, and enterprise SAN/NAS configurations. The SAS interface ensures compatibility with enterprise storage architectures, providing high data transfer speeds, enhanced reliability, and better scalability compared to older interface technologies. This disk drive is optimized for a range of applications, from database servers to multimedia content delivery systems, where its balance of speed, capacity, and form factor can significantly contribute to system performance and efficiency. The IBM 42R5661 encapsulates IBM’s vision of creating storage solutions that support critical business applications while keeping in mind the evolving needs for compactness and agility in the data center.