42D0768 IBM 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gbps Hard Drive at discount

42D0768 Specifications

IBM 2 TB 7,200 RPM SAS 3.5-inch Hot-Swap HDD

Manufacturer: IBM
Manufacturer Model: 42D0768
Product Line: IBM Enterprise SAS HDD
Product Series: 3.5-inch LFF SAS 7.2K (Near-Line)
Product Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive (Hot-Swap)
Product Name: IBM 2 TB 7.2K SAS HDD

KEY FEATURES:
Storage Capacity: 2 TB
Interface Type: SAS (6.0 Gb/s)
Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch (LFF)
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
Cache (Buffer) Size: ~16–64 MB (estimated based on similar models)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: ~6.0 Gb/s (interface rate)
Average Seek Time: ~8.5 ms (approximate typical for 7.2K enterprise drives)
Average Latency: ~4.17 ms (half a rotation at 7,200 RPM)

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise server/array environments with hot-swap capability
MTBF: ~1.2 million hours (approximate)
Reliability Rating: Enterprise-class, 24×7 operation

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive
Typical Dimensions: Standard 3.5-inch drive (approx. 146 mm × 101.6 mm × ~26 mm)
Weight: ~0.70–0.80 kg (~1.54–1.76 lbs)