200GB/400GB 1.8-Inch SSDs for IBM System x

The 200GB and 400GB 1.8-inch MLC Enterprise SSDs for System x from IBM Corp. employ enterprise MLC NAND technology to bring an affordable, but performance-driven solution for applications requiring enterprise workloads with a read-write mix.

They are available in 1.8-inch options.

These SSDs use a single-chip controller with a SATA interface on the system side and n-channels of NAND Flash internally. Packaged in an HDD replacement enclosure, these SSDs are designed to integrate in existing storage infrastructures. They are targeted at databases that require high I/O performance in random read and random write operations including applications caching and tiering. These SSDs can also be configured into the IBM eXFlash solution for capacity and performance.

The 200GB and 400GB 1.8-inch MLC SSDs are covered under IBM warranty. These drives carry a one-year limited warranty; or when installed in a System x server, these drives assume your system’s base warranty. Solid-state devices do have finite write or P/E cycles and are listed as Total Bytes Written (TBW).

Features and functions:

• 200GB and 400GB 1.8-inch MLC SATA SSDs for IBM System x
• 1.8-inch industry standard form factors
• Utilizes 24nm MLC
• Cost-effective eMLC NAND technology
• MLC SATA drive with high read and write performance to fulfill client needs in the enterprise space
• Endurance to withstand applications with moderate read-write workloads
• Enterprise data path protection
• Energy saving with 2.8 – 4.6 watt power consumption per drive
• Absence of moving parts to reduce potential failure points in the server

Warranty
They offer a 1-year limited warranty.

Feature exchange
None

Key prerequisites
IBM System x or BladeCenter system with SATA capability.

Planned availability date
October 16, 2012