What is the spindle speed of the IBM 53P5970?

The IBM 53P5970 hard drive has a spindle speed of 10000 RPM. This provides 3.0ms average latency and 5.2ms average read seek time, with sustained data transfer rates of 21 to 35 MBps, suitable for server applications.

What interface does the 53P5970 use?

It uses Ultra160 SCSI interface with an 80-pin connector or standard 68-pin SCSI connector. This supports up to 160 MBps burst transfer rates, enabling compatibility with IBM xSeries and Netfinity systems.

What is the storage capacity?

The drive offers 9GB formatted capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor. It includes 256KB cache and is designed as an internal assembly for datacenter use.

What are the transfer rates?

Maximum data transfer rate is 160MB/s with sustained rates of 21 to 35 MBps at 10000 RPM. This performance is achieved via Ultra160 SCSI technology.

What systems support this drive?

The 9GB 10000 RPM model is supported on IBM xSeries 220, xSeries 200, IntelliStation Pro models, and Netfinity 3500 series, ensuring fit in legacy environments.

53P5970 - IBM Server Hard Drive 9 GB 10000 RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Name: 53P5970 - IBM Server Hard Drive 9 GB 10000 RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 53P5970

53P5970 - IBM Server Hard Drive 9 GB 10000 RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

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The IBM 53P5970 is a 9GB Ultra160 SCSI hard drive designed for internal use in server environments. It operates at 10000 RPM spindle speed, providing performance suitable for datacenter applications. The drive features an Ultra160 SCSI interface with a maximum data transfer rate of 160MB/s and an 80-pin connector. It includes 256KB cache storage and measures 3.5 inches in width. This model supports sustained data transfer rates up to 35MB/s, average seek times of 5.2ms for reads, and 3.0ms average latency. The slim one-inch high profile and standard 68-pin SCSI connector ensure compatibility with legacy IBM systems such as xSeries 220 and Netfinity 3500. S.M.A.R.T. technology is incorporated for drive monitoring. It is an internal drive assembly requiring installation.

9GB capacity for server storage needs
10000 RPM spindle speed, 3.0ms latency
Ultra160 SCSI, 160MB/s max transfer rate
256KB cache for improved performance
3.5-inch internal drive form factor
Supported on IBM xSeries, Netfinity systems

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Manufacturer part #	53P5970
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	8.58GB 10K RPM DISK UNIT
Drive Type	Internal
Drive Width	3.5-inch
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Product Line	Server Hard Drive
Product Type	Hard Drive
Cache Storage	256 KB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Compatible systems

Confirmed for IBM Power Systems via manufacturer parts catalog

IBM Power Systems
Model: All
Listed in IBM system parts catalog for disk unit and carrier

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Enterprise Servers
Suitable for IBM xSeries 220 and Netfinity 3500 systems requiring 9GB storage at 10000 RPM with Ultra160 SCSI interface.
Workstations
Compatible with IntelliStation Pro models using 3.5-inch drives with 160MB/s transfer rates and 256KB cache.
Legacy IT Infrastructure
Provides 9GB capacity and 10000 RPM performance for older IBM server deployments with SCSI connectivity.
Data Storage Arrays
Internal drive with sustained transfer up to 35MB/s for datacenter storage needs in supported IBM hardware.

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

Average Latency	3.0 ms
Burst Transfer Rate	160 MBps
Average Read Seek Time	5.2 ms
Sustained Transfer Rate	21 to 35 MBps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	160 Mb/s

Connector Type	80-Pin
SCSI Connector	68-pin
Wide Connector	80-pin
Drive Interface	Ultra 160 SCSI
Interface Standard	Fast SCSI; Ultra160 SCSI

IBM Server Hard Drive 9 GB 10000 RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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