What form factor and interface does it use?

It is a 2.5-inch SATA SSD with 6Gb/s interface. The G3HS model supports hot-swap installation in compatible IBM System x servers like 3650M5.

Is the 00FN342 a hot-swap SSD?

Yes, the 00FN342 is a G3HS Hot-Swap Enterprise Value SSD. It allows replacement without powering down the server, as listed in IBM and Lenovo product guides for 480GB SATA 2.5-inch drives.

What servers is the IBM 00FN342 compatible with?

It is compatible with IBM System x servers including 3650M5, as noted in hardware options for 480GB SATA MLC G3HS SSDs. Also aligns with Lenovo System x platforms.

What type of NAND does it feature?

The 00FN342 uses Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash, standard for this 480GB 2.5-inch Enterprise Value SSD in datacenter category.

00FN342 - IBM 00FN342 480GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC G3HS Entry SSD

Name: IBM 00FN342 480GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC G3HS Entry SSD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00FN342

00FN342 - IBM 00FN342 480GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC G3HS Entry SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 00FN342 is a 480GB 2.5-inch SATA MLC G3 Hot-Swap Enterprise Value SSD. It belongs to the G3HS Entry SSD model category for Solid State Drives, specifically SATA SSDs with 480GB capacity in 2.5-inch MLC Enterprise form factor at the Datacenter product level. This SSD is listed among IBM and Lenovo enterprise options for System x servers including models like 3650M5. It features Multi-Level Cell NAND flash technology and supports 6Gb/s SATA interface. Available in hot-swap configuration for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch variants across the 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB capacities. Compatible with IBM System x hardware options and Lenovo platforms. Planned availability noted as September 4, 2014, for related models. Replacement part numbers include 49Y6135 for similar 480GB 2.5-inch units. Suited for enterprise value storage needs in server environments requiring reliable SSD performance.

480GB MLC storage capacity
2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s interface
G3HS Hot-Swap Enterprise SSD
For IBM System x 3650M5 servers
Datacenter product level
Multi-Level Cell NAND flash

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Compatibility
Manufacturer part #	00FN342
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	G3HS Entry
Series	G3HS Entry SSD
Capacity	480 GB
Generation	G3HS
Drive Width	2.5-inch
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Product Line	System x Entry SSD
Product Type	Solid State Drive

Compatible systems

Designed for IBM System x servers including 3650 M5

IBM System x
Model: 3650 M5
Confirmed compatible per retailer listings

Best for

Enterprise Servers
Suitable for IBM System x servers like 3650M5 requiring 480GB SATA SSDs.
Datacenter Storage
Provides 480GB MLC Enterprise Value capacity in 2.5-inch hot-swap form factor.
Hot-Swap Deployments
G3HS model supports hot-swap operations in compatible server platforms.
SATA SSD Upgrades
Fits System x hardware options as 480GB 6Gb/s SATA MLC SSD.

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NAND Type	Multi-Level Cell (MLC); 3-bit MLC
Endurance Metric	Total Bytes Written (TBW)
Random Read 4K IOPS	up to 87,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS	15000
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	6Gb/s

IBM 00FN342 480GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC G3HS Entry SSD

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IBM 00FN342 480GB SATA 2.5-inch MLC G3HS Entry SSD

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