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A 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch solid state, high performance disk drive is now a supported option for
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EXP3000 storage expansion units:
• The 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch solid state drive is supported in EXP3000 expansion units attached to System x® servers via a ServeRAID tm
MR10M SAS/SATA controller adapter in the server.
• Up to twelve 50 GB SATA solid state drives can be installed in one EXP3000 expansion unit.
• System x configurations support up to 24 solid state 50 GB disk drives in up to two attached
EXP3000 expansion units.
• The 50 GB SATA solid state drive can be intermixed with other currently supported conventional SATA and SAS drives within the EXP3000 enclosure.
For ordering, contact: Your IBM® representative or an IBM Business
Partner. For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL (426-2255).
Reference: SE001
A solid state, high-performance disk drive option (feature number 5597 part number/SEO
43W7698), is now available for the IBM System Storage EXP3000 Storage Expansion Unit.
This high-performance, 2.1 watt, 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch SSD drive is supported in EXP3000 expansion units that are directly attached to IBM System x servers via the ServeRAID MR10M
SAS/SATA controller adapter installed in the server.
Key features and benefits
• Designed to deliver high-performance Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS) - This can help users to increase the performance of their I/O subsystems at a cost equal to or less than adding traditional storage systems.
• Low power requirements - Using as little as 2.1 watt per drive.
• Up time of the drive - Up to three times that of conventional drives without compromising application performance or availability.
• The absence of moving parts reduces potential drive failure.
• S.M.A.R.T technology allows software utility to alert users of certain impending drive failures so replacements can be made before a problem occurs.
Feature exchange
None
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• IBM System x server environment
– The IBM 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch solid state HDD (feature number 5597/part number, SEO
43W7698) is supported in the System Storage EXP3000 storage expansion units when the
EXP3000 is directly attached to System x servers via the ServeRAID MR10M SAS/SATA controller adapter.
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Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/mem/sla.jsp?num=109-098
Machine
Description type Models Feature
50 GB SATA 3.5-inch HS SSD 1727 HC1 5597
Model conversions: None
Feature conversions: None
Global Technology Services
IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.
For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/
For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity
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For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html
Select your country, and then select the product as the category.
System X and BladeCenter support services
Recommended core technical support
When you buy IBM System x technology, include the support services you need to help keep both your hardware and software working for you, day after day, at peak performance. It's your first step toward helping to protect your investment and sustain high levels of system availability.
We offer service-level and response-time options to fit your business needs. And we'll help you get started with a core support package that includes:
• Continuous system monitoring
Electronic monitoring that helps speed up problem-solving with automated, early detection of potential problems and system errors.
• Hardware maintenance
World-class remote and on-site hardware problem determination and repair services.
• Software technical support
Access to help line calls for fast, accurate answers to your questions during installation and throughout ongoing operations.
For more information, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/services.html
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
The IBM 50 GB SATA 3.5-inch solid state HDD (feature number 5597/part number, SEO
43W7698) is supported in the System Storage EXP3000 storage expansion units when the
EXP3000 is directly attached to System x servers via the ServeRAID MR10M SAS/SATA controller adapter installed in the server.
Software requirements
For compatibility information, consult the DS3000 Interoperability Matrix http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/ds3000/pdf/interop.pdf
Limitations
The 50 GB SATA solid state drive can be intermixed with other currently supported conventional
SATA and SAS drives within the EXP3000 enclosure, but cannot be configured in the same logical arrays.
Planning information
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated machine code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called BIOS), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that
IBM provides. You may request IBM to install machine code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
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Cable orders
No cables are required.
Direct customer support
Direct customer support for DS3000 series storage products are provided by IBM Operational
Support Services -- Support Line. This fee service provides voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services -- Support Line helps answer questions pertaining to product and feature usage ("how to"), configuration, and product compatibility for eligible products. For a list of the products supported via Support Line, visit http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/
For more information on services, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
MES discount applicable
Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field installable feature
Yes
Customer Replaceable Unit (CSU)
Yes
Warranty period
One year. Optional features initially installed in an IBM EXP3000 Expansion Unit carry the same warranty and warranty service support category as the EXP3000 Expansion Unit. If installed after the initial system installation, they carry the balance of the system warranty or the optional feature warranty, whichever is greater.
Customer setup
Yes
Machine code
No license terms apply
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For current prices, contact IBM at 888-Shop-IBM (746-7426) or visit http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/
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Description number type Model support
50 GB SATA 3.5-inch HS SSD 5597 1727 HC1 Initial
To order, contact your local IBM representative or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU
(426-4968). For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)For IBM representative: callserv@ca.ibm.com
For IBM Business Partner: pwswna@us.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
Markham, Ontario
Canada L3R 2Z1
Reference: SE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
System Storage and ServeRAID are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
System x and IBM are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Terms of use
IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time.
IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Additional terms of use are located at: http://www.ibm.com/legal/us/en/
For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/us/
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