What interface does the 43W7609 use?

It features a SATA 1.0a interface with a 1.5 Gb/s burst rate. This ensures compatibility with supported IBM server systems, paired with smart support capabilities.

What are the sequential transfer rates?

Internal transfer read rate is 67 MB/s and write rate is 47 MB/s. These rates support efficient data handling in datacenter environments with the 2 watt power profile.

What is the random read performance?

Random read for 4K blocks exceeds 5000 IOPS, with an average read access time of 0.11 ms. This delivers strong responsiveness for I/O intensive workloads in BladeCenter setups.

What is the power consumption of this drive?

The drive operates at 2 watts, designed for low-power solid state applications. This complements its performance specs like 67 MB/s reads while fitting datacenter power constraints.

43W7609 - IBM 43W7609 2 Watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

Name: IBM 43W7609 2 Watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 43W7609

43W7609 - IBM 43W7609 2 Watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 43W7609 is a 2 watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch solid state drive designed for datacenter environments, particularly IBM BladeCenter servers. It provides solid state technology in a 2.5-inch form factor. Key specifications include a capacity of 15.8 GB for the single drive. It uses a SATA 1.0a interface with a 1.5 Gb/s burst rate. The drive supports smart features. Performance metrics are internal transfer read rate of 67 MB/s, internal transfer write rate of 47 MB/s, and random read performance exceeding 5000 IOPS for 4K blocks. Average read access time is 0.11 ms. This drive is suitable for applications requiring low power consumption and reliable solid state storage in enterprise server configurations. It is listed as a replacement part number associated with the IBM 2 watt 15.8 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive.

15.8 GB capacity, 2.5-inch form factor
2 watt power consumption for efficiency
SATA 1.0a, 1.5 Gb/s burst rate
67 MB/s read, 47 MB/s write rates
>5000 IOPS random 4K read
0.11 ms average read access time

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Featuring

Average Read Access Time
Manufacturer part #	43W7609
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Capacity	15.8 GB
Burst Rate	1.5 Gb/s
Drive Type	Dual Drive
Description	IBM dual 2 watt 15.8 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Smart Support	Yes
Total Capacity	31.6 GB

Best for

BladeCenter Servers
Provides 15.8 GB capacity in 2.5-inch form factor for IBM BladeCenter servers with 2 watt power consumption.
Datacenter Storage
Solid state drive with SATA 1.0a interface and 1.5 Gb/s burst rate suited for datacenter product level applications.
Low-Power Environments
Operates at 2 watts, supporting read rates of 67 MB/s and write rates of 47 MB/s in power-sensitive setups.
High IOPS Workloads
Delivers over 5000 IOPS for random 4K reads, ideal for workloads needing fast access times of 0.11 ms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the IBM 43W7609 SSD?

The IBM 43W7609 provides 15.8 GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor. This is specified for the single drive configuration used in IBM BladeCenter servers, offering solid state storage without excess capacity.

Random Read IOPS	> 5000 IOPS
Sequential Read Speed	67 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	47 MB/s

IBM 43W7609 2 Watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

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IBM 43W7609 2 Watt 15.8 GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

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