IBM United States Hardware Announcement

114-135, dated August 19, 2014

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IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB SATA 2.5-inch and

3.5-inch MLC Entry SSDs are engineered for increased

performance and improved workload flexibility

Table of contents

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IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB SATA MLC Entry SSDs are new solid-state drives

for System x® that are designed to deliver very fast and consistent performance to

read-heavy workload demands at the best cost efficiency of any data-center-class

SSD.

Benefits include:

• 2.5-inch standard form factor in 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB densities.

• Efficient 3-bit MLC flash memory technology with fast sustained 4K random read

performance of up to 87,000 IOPS.

• High-performance sequential throughput of 530 MBps read and 410 MBps write.

• Designed to deliver high performance and low latency to read-intensive, high-

IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, 960 GB SATA MLC Entry SSDs are new solid-state drives for

System x that are designed to deliver very fast and consistent performance to read-

heavy workload demands at the best cost-efficiency of any data-center-class SSD.

The new entry data-center-class SSDs for System x are available as 2.5-inch and

3.5-inch standard form factor (SFF) in the 240 GB, 480 GB, or 960 GB densities,

each delivering high sequential throughput of 530 MBps read and 410 MBps write.

The SSDs are built with a 3-bit MLC NAND and advanced controller technology in a

very cost-efficient design that drives a low-storage TCO with a high-performance-

based ROI.

Fast, sustained random read performance of up to 87,000 IOPS and sustained

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devices do have finite write or program/erase (P/E) cycles and are listed as Total

Bytes Written (TBW). Refer to Limitations section and the device specifications for

details.

Features and functions of the IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB SATA MLC Entry

SSDs:

• 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB densities in a 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch standard form

factor.

• Efficient 3-bit MLC flash memory technology with a fast sustained 4K random

read performance of up to 87,000 IOPS.

• High-performance sequential throughput of 530 MBps read and 410 MBps write.

a 1-year limited warranty

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Solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of program/erase cycles

that each cell can incur. As a result, solid-state storage has a maximum amount

of program/erase cycles to which it can be subjected. IBM's warranty for the

solid-state storage is limited to devices that have not reached the maximum

guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official

Published Specifications for the product. A drive that reaches this limit may fail

to operate according to its specifications. Refer to the Limitations section and the

device specifications for details.

Feature exchange

None

Key prerequisites

IBM System x or BladeCenter® system with SATA or SAS capability depending on

drives selected.

Planned availability date

September 4, 2014

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Description

IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC and 3.5-inch MLC HS

and G3HS Entry SSDs

These SSD drives support entry-level server and workstation applications, such as:

• Transaction processing

• Data mining

• Data warehousing

• Professional video and graphics

Product number

Machine Part

Description Type Model Feature SEO Number

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0D 00FN298 00FN298

SSD

IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0H 00FN342 00FN342

SSD

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0J 00FN347 00FN347

SSD

IBM 240GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0K 00FN352 00FN352

SSD

IBM 480GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0L 00FN357 00FN357

SSD

IBM 960GB SATA 3.5" MLC HS Entry 3331 HC1 AS0M 00FN362 00FN362

SSD

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 2583 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 3331 HC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 5457 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 5458 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 5460 AC1

MC1

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IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 7160 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 7875 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 7914 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 7915 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 8038 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 8722 AC1

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IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD 7915 AC1

MC1

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Entry SSD 3331 HC1 AS0G

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC G3HS Entry SSD 3837 AC1

AC2

AC3

AC4

AC5

AC6

AC7

MC1

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Publications

Publications are shipped with the announced products.

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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.

• Approximate height: 6.80 mm (0.27 in.)

• Approximate width: 69.85 mm (2.75 in.)

• Approximate depth: 100.20 mm (3.94 in.)

• Approximate weight:

– 240 GB: 63.0 g (0.13 lb)

– 480 GB: 63.0 g (0.13 lb)

– 960 GB: 63.0 g (0.13 lb)

Shipping dimensions

• IBM 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC HS Entry SSDs

– Height: 133.0 mm (5.24 in.)

– Depth: 257.0 mm (10.1 in.)

– Weight: 304 g (0.67 lb)

Agency approvals

For IBM 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SSDs

• UL

• CB

• VCCI

• CE Mark

• C-Tick Mark

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• KCC (Korea EMI)

• Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)

Homologation

This product is not certified for direct connection by any means whatsoever to

interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Certification may be required by

law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller

for any questions.

Hardware requirements

These SDDs must be installed in selected System x or BladeCenter servers with

SATA capability based on selected drives.

Software requirements

For latest compatibility information, visit

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

Solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that each

cell can incur. As a result, each solid-state drive has a maximum amount of writes

to which it can be subjected, documented as Total Bytes Written (TBW) or Drive

Writes per Day (DWPD). IBM is not responsible for replacement of hardware that

has reached the maximum guaranteed number of write cycles. This limit may be

revealed as the SSD drive failing to respond to system- generated commands or

unlike spinning disk media, NAND flash has a finite number of program/erase cycles

it will accept. SSD write endurance is typically measured by the number of program/

erase cycles, or P/E cycles, each cell incurs over its lifetime, and per drive is listed

as Total Bytes Written (TBW) in the drive specification. This statistic can be used to

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drive will be subjected. The TBW value assigned to a solid-state drive is the total

bytes of written data (based on number of P/E cycles) a drive can be guaranteed to

complete. Reaching this limit does not cause the drive to immediately fail; it simply

denotes the maximum number of writes that can be guaranteed.

A solid-state drive will not fail upon reaching the specified TBW. At some point based

on manufacturing variance margin, after surpassing the TBW value, the drive will

reach the end-of-life point, at which the drive will go into a read-only mode.

data with block size mixes of 5% of the data is 4k block size, 5% of the data is 8k

assuming an approximation of the workload stated above as being worst case, the

years and stay inside the 72 TBW limit. For the device to last threes years, the drive

write workload must be limited to no more than 65 GB of writes per day.

Additional information is available at

IBM's warranty for the device is limited to drives that have not reached the

maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as stated below. A drive

that reaches this limit may fail to operate according to its specifications.

Maximum warranted drive writes per drive is 0.38 Full Drive Writes per Day for 5

years or 165 TB TBW on the 240 GB SSD depending on workload and data patterns.

more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include COMMON, COMMON

Europe, Guide Share Europe (GSE), InterAction (Australia/New Zealand), Japan

Guide Share (JGS), and SHARE Inc.

Planning information

Customer responsibilities

The new IBM SATA MLC Entry SSD products are designed as customer setup.

Customer installation instructions can be found in the Installation and User's Guide

for the system into which the drive is to be installed.

Cable orders

None

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MES/

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IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

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IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0D Initial

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

The following are features already announced for the 7383 machine type:

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Number Number Support

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AC1 AS0D Initial

MC1 Initial

IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

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AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

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AC1 AS0D Initial

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

The following are features already announced for the 7915 machine type:

Initial/

MES/

Description Model Feature Both/

Number Number Support

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

Number Number Support

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0D Initial

MC1 Initial

IBM 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

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Number Number Support

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

Number Number Support

IBM 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0D Initial

IBM 960GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Entry SSD

AC1 AS0F Initial

MC1 Initial

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