What is the RPM speed of this drive?

It operates at 10,000 RPM, enabling faster data access and higher throughput compared to lower-speed drives. This performance is ideal for IBM xSeries server applications.

What interface does the 26K5294 use?

The drive features Ultra-320 SCSI interface, supporting up to 320 MB/s transfers with compatible adapters and backward compatibility with earlier SCSI standards.

What is the form factor of the IBM 26K5294?

It has a 3.5-inch form factor, allowing installation in standard server bays and dense configurations within IBM xSeries and BladeCenter systems.

Is the 26K5294 hot-swappable?

Yes, it is hot-swappable, permitting replacement without powering down the server. This feature is confirmed for IBM eServer xSeries compatibility.

26K5294 - IBM 26K5294 146GB 10000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch HDD

Name: IBM 26K5294 146GB 10000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 26K5294

26K5294 - IBM 26K5294 146GB 10000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 26K5294 is a 146GB Ultra-320 SCSI hard drive designed for datacenter environments. It operates at 10,000 RPM, delivering high rotational speeds suitable for performance-intensive workloads. The 3.5-inch form factor enables compatibility with standard server bays in IBM systems. As part of the SCSI category with Ultra-320 generation, it supports faster data transfer rates when paired with compatible adapters. This hot-swappable drive fits IBM xSeries servers including models like x226, x236, x326m, x336, x343, x346, x235, x255, x335, and x345. Additional compatibility extends to IBM Total Storage Arrays such as EXP400, EXP Plus 320, DS300, and DS400, as well as BladeCenter HS20 SCSI Storage Expansion Units. The drive maintains an 8MB cache for efficient data handling. Its SSL design supports dense system configurations. Procurement teams can rely on this for reliable SCSI storage expansion in legacy IBM infrastructure.

146GB storage capacity for datacenter use
10,000 RPM for high-performance access
Ultra-320 SCSI interface compatibility
3.5-inch form factor for servers
Hot-swappable design
Fits IBM xSeries and storage arrays

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Storage Capacity
Manufacturer part #	26K5294
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Series	DS4800
Idle Power	5.3 W
Technology	SCSI
Buffer Size	8 MB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Product Line	IBM TotalStorage
Product Type	Hard Drive
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM

Best for

Datacenter Storage
Suitable for high-capacity storage needs in datacenter environments with 146GB capacity and 10,000 RPM performance.
Server Expansion
Expands storage in IBM xSeries servers using 3.5-inch Ultra-320 SCSI interface.
Legacy IBM Systems
Compatible with xSeries models like x226, x236, and Total Storage Arrays including EXP400.
BladeCenter Deployments
Supports BladeCenter HS20 SCSI Storage Expansion Units for dense configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the IBM 26K5294?

The IBM 26K5294 provides 146GB capacity, suitable for datacenter storage expansion in IBM systems. This capacity supports handling large volumes of data in SCSI environments.

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IBM Hard Drives 3.5-inch (LFF) Server Hard Drives 10K RPM Enterprise Hard Drives Server Hard Drives

MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Average Seek Time	3.6 ms
Max Sustained Transfer Rate	320 MB/s

Interface	Ultra-320 SCSI
Connector Type	SCA-2
RAID Controller	No

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