What form factor does the 42C0242 use?

It features a 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) height, compatible with standard enterprise storage bays. This design works with its hot-swap SAS capabilities in datacenter environments.

Is the IBM 42C0242 a hot-swap drive?

Yes, it is a hot-swap (H/S) SAS HDD, allowing replacement without system shutdown. This feature, combined with 300GB capacity and 15K RPM, suits high-availability datacenter deployments.

42C0242 - IBM 42C0242 300GB 15K 3.5 LFF SAS HDD

Name: IBM 42C0242 300GB 15K 3.5 LFF SAS HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42C0242
Price: 122 USD
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42C0242 - IBM 42C0242 300GB 15K 3.5 LFF SAS HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 42C0242 is a SAS hard disk drive designed for datacenter applications. It offers 300GB of storage capacity in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) configuration. Operating at 15,000 RPM, this drive delivers high rotational speed suitable for demanding workloads. As a hot-swap (H/S) unit, it supports replacement without system downtime, enhancing maintainability in enterprise storage arrays. The SAS interface ensures reliable connectivity in server and storage systems. This model fits within the category of 300GB 15K RPM 3.5-inch SAS drives, targeted at professional IT environments. Procurement teams can rely on its specifications for compatibility with IBM systems requiring fast access times and substantial capacity in a single drive. The drive's design prioritizes performance and serviceability for bulk deployments in data centers.

300GB storage capacity
15,000 RPM drive speed
3.5-inch LFF form factor
SAS interface compatibility
Hot-swap functionality
Datacenter product level

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	42C0242
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Series	SSF
Capacity	300 GB
Hot Swap	Yes
Enclosure	Internal
Idle Power	5.60 W
Technology	SAS
Drive Class	Enterprise
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache Buffer	16 MB

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Datacenter Storage
Suitable for datacenter environments needing 300GB capacity at 15K RPM speeds in 3.5-inch form factor.
Enterprise Servers
Supports hot-swap functionality in server arrays with SAS interface and high rotational speed.
High-Performance Storage
Provides 15,000 RPM performance in LFF SAS drives for workloads requiring fast data access.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the IBM 42C0242?

The IBM 42C0242 has a disk capacity of 300GB, suitable for datacenter storage needs in a 3.5-inch LFF SAS HDD configuration. This capacity supports moderate data volumes in enterprise servers.

What is the RPM speed of this drive?

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300GB SAS Hard Drives 15K RPM SAS Hard Drives Refurbished Enterprise Hard Drives Enterprise SAS Hard Drives

Chassis Type	3.5-inch

Product Line	System x

Product Type	Hard Disk Drive

Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

LEDs Status Lights	Activity, Fault

Supported Protocols	SAS 6Gb/s

Average Power Requirement	10.40 W

Maximum Power Requirement	11.90 W

Performance

MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Media Type	Hard Disk Drive
Transfer Rate	204 MB/s
Seek Time Average	3.4 ms
Rotational Latency	2.0 ms
Full Stroke Seek Time	6.7 ms
Track to Track Seek Time	0.2 ms
Buffer to Media Data Transfer Rate	1120 Mb/sec

Interface	SAS 3.0Gb/s
SAS Connector	2x SAS

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