IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drives provide new technology in performance for storage in BladeCenter

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated July 17, 2007 IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drives provide new technology in performance for storage in BladeCenter Key prerequisites...2 Description...2 Product Positioning...2 Product number... 3 Prices...5 At a glance New 2.5-inch form-factor drives provide solid state technology for BladeCenter. Benefits include: 15.8 GB capacity for the single drive or 2 X 15.8 GB (31.6 GB total) for the dual drive Delivers solid state reliability and environmental robustness in the IBM storage family 2.5-inch, slim-line form factor Helps optimize storage capacity S.M.A.R.T. Technology Through use of software utilities, can alert you of certain impending drive failures Available in non-hot-swap version One-year warranty For technical support: Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV ( ) or Request technical information via the Web site at Overview IBM BladeCenter introduces the new solid state drives (SSDs). These new drives bring solid state reliability and low-power capabilities to on-blade storage. Two new options will be available: a single 2-watt 15.8 GB inch drive and a dual 2-watt 15.8 GB drive. The dual drive offers disk mirroring capability in the space of a single 2.5-inch HDD drive bay. Key features and benefits include: Low-power requirements Outstanding reliability that enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability These drives are ideal for local boot drives where application data is accessed in external storage. Performance 15.8 GB performance characteristics include: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Formatted capacity: 15,800 MB Drive to host interface that supports 1.5 Gb/s burst rate Internal transfer read rate: 67MB/s Internal transfer write rate : 47MB/s Random Read (4K blocks): >5000 IOPS Reliability SATA compliant enables drives to connect directly into BladeCenter 2. S.M.A.R.T Technology allows software utilities to alert you of certain impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs. Rigorous testing through the ServerProven program instills confidence that your storage subsystem 3 is compatible and will function reliably. The drives come with a one-year, limited warranty 4. 1 When referring to drive capacity, GB stands for 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. 2 Refer to the Hardware requirements and Limitations sections for important information on installation and supported systems. 3 IBM makes no representation regarding third-party products or services including those designated as ServerProven. 4 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit Alternatively, this information is also available by calling or contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request. Key prerequisites For details, refer to Hardware requirements section. Planned availability date July 31, 2007 Description IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drives (43W7606, 43W7614) These new drives bring solid state reliability and low-power capabilities to on-blade storage. Two new options will be available: a single 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch drive and a dual 2-watt 15.8 GB drive. The dual drive offers disk mirroring capability in the space of a single 2.5-inch HDD drive bay. Key features and benefits include: Low-power requirements Outstanding reliability that enables operation in RAID environments without compromising application performance or availability These drives are ideal for local boot drives where application data is accessed in external storage Product Positioning IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 These high performance 15.8 GB 2.5-inch solid state drive options are new storage options based on solid state technology. These drives should be sold where the customer is concerned with: Drive reliability Power and heat requirements They should be used when the customer: Desires on-blade boot capability Uses off-blade application data Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Accessibility by people with disabilities A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at Product number Description IBM Dual 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB SS 2.5-inch Solid State Drive IBM Integrated Solid State Mirroring IBM Integrated Solid State Striping Trademarks Part number 43W W W W3961 BladeCenter and ServerProven are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Product name IBM Dual 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (43W7606) IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (43W7614) Integrated Solid State Mirroring (43W3960) Integrated Solid State Striping (43W3961) Technical information Performance specifications: 15.8 GB Non-Hot-Swap Solid State HDD Formatted capacity: 15,800 MB Drive to host interface that supports SATA-1.0a, 1.5 Gb/s burst rate Internal transfer Read rate: 67MB/s Internal transfer Write rate: 47MB/s IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 Random Read (4K block): >5000 IOPS Average Read Access time: 0.11ms Physical specifications: 15.8 GB SFF 2.5-inch Solid State Drives Approximate height: 14.8 mm (.45 in) Approximate width: 70.0 mm (2.5 in) Approximate depth: mm (3.97 in) Approximate weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb) Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 F) at 0 to m Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Agency approvals UL CSA TUV CE Mark C-Tick Mark IEC Taiwan (BSMI Certification) Korea EMI ENERGY STAR-compliant: No Hardware requirements: The part numbers 43W7606 and 43W7614 are supported on the following IBM platforms. System name BladeCenter(R) Machine type HS21 XM Software requirements: These options are supported by the same operating systems and application software as the system in which it is installed. Compatibility: None Note: Some configurations may not be compatible. Limitations: Requires a SATA controller Planning information Additional cable orders required: No Approximate installation time: 10 minutes Packaging: One box Shipment group 15.8 GB drive IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Installation publication and warranty Safety flyer Security, auditability, and control Security and auditability features of this product are: This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software, and applications software. Terms and conditions Field-installable Customer setup Warranty period(5) Service type (CCE/CCR/CRU) Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs Yes Yes 1-year CRU No No No (5) To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. In the United States, call , or write to: Warranty Information P.O. Box Research Triangle Park, NC Attn: Dept UF2A/B203 Note: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the license agreements that are shipped with the feature or option. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. Help and service information Features and options During the warranty period, you can obtain technical support using IBM's online services or by calling the IBM Support Center at , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. Accessing IBM online services Prices Option SEO IBM SEO list Description number price(6) IBM Dual 2-watt 15.8 GB Solid State 43W7606 $ inch Drive Option IBM 2-watt 15.8 GB Solid State 2.5-in 43W Drive Option (6) List price does not include tax or shipping, and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 The following features are associated with MT 7995: IBM Feature list Description Model number price BladeCenter 2-watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch MC $399 Solid State Drive Option AC1 BladeCenter Dual 2-watt 15.8 GB MC inch Solid State Drive Option AC1 Integrated Solid State Mirroring MC Integrated Solid State Striping AC IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Trademarks BladeCenter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6