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Axiom 7XB7A00046-AX 10TB 3.5" 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e Hot-Swap HDD for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This enterprise-grade hard drive utilizes Serial Attached SCSI technology with a 12Gb/s interface standard, offering substantial bandwidth for demanding storage operations. The 7200 RPM rotational speed balances performance with power efficiency for continuous server operation.
The drive employs 512e (512-byte emulation) sector formatting, which provides compatibility with both legacy and modern storage systems while optimizing error correction and data integrity.
Relevant factors for this section include Storage Capacity, Disk Format, Spindle Speed (rpm). When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include High-Capacity Storage, Server-Optimized Interface.
High-Capacity Storage
With 10TB of raw storage capacity, this drive accommodates extensive data sets, virtualization environments, backup archives, and media libraries without requiring frequent expansion.
- Enterprise-grade reliability
- Suitable for data-intensive applications
- Reduces storage infrastructure complexity
Server-Optimized Interface
The 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers superior performance compared to SATA alternatives, with full-duplex communication, enhanced error recovery, and better queue management for multi-user environments.
- Dual-port capability for redundancy
- Lower CPU overhead
- Superior command queuing
Deployment / Use Cases
This hard drive is specifically validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 servers, making it an ideal storage upgrade or replacement component for businesses running this server platform. The hot-swappable design allows for maintenance and expansion without server downtime.
Primary deployment scenarios include secondary storage pools, backup targets, archival systems, and virtualization datastores where high capacity and reliable performance are essential. The SAS interface makes it particularly suitable for environments requiring consistent I/O performance under load.
Relevant factors for this section include Storage Capacity, Disk Format, Spindle Speed (rpm). When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Server Storage Expansion
Add substantial capacity to existing Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 configurations for growing data requirements in enterprise applications.
Data Protection & Archival
Create reliable backup targets and long-term archival storage with enterprise-grade durability and error correction.
Highlights
- 10TB storage capacity for extensive data requirements
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance
- 12Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer
- 3.5-inch LFF form factor for standard server bays
- Hot-swappable design for maintenance without downtime
- 512e disk format for modern system compatibility
- Validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 servers
- Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7XB7A00046-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | ThinkSystem 3.5" 10TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD |
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB |
| Disk Format | 512e |
| Drive Performance | |
| Spindle Speed (rpm) | 7200 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| Drive Interface Standard | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Server |
| Compatibility | Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Server |
FAQ
What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?
This Axiom hard drive provides 10 terabytes (TB) of raw storage capacity. This substantial capacity supports extensive data storage needs including server applications, virtualization environments, backup systems, and media archives without requiring frequent storage expansion.
What type of interface does this drive use?
The drive utilizes a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface operating at 12 gigabits per second (12Gb/s). This enterprise-grade interface offers superior performance, dual-port capability for redundancy, enhanced error recovery, and better queue management compared to SATA alternatives for server environments.
What is the rotational speed of this hard drive?
This hard drive operates at 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM). This spindle speed provides a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for continuous operation in server environments where consistent data access is required.
Is this hard drive hot-swappable?
Yes, this hard drive features hot-swappable capability. This design allows for drive replacement, maintenance, or expansion without powering down the server system, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous availability for critical business operations.
What servers is this hard drive compatible with?
This hard drive is specifically validated for compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 servers. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with this server platform's storage architecture, making it an ideal storage upgrade or replacement component for businesses using this specific server model.
What does 512e disk format mean?
512e refers to 512-byte emulation, a sector formatting technology that presents 4K physical sectors as 512-byte logical sectors to the operating system. This format maintains compatibility with legacy systems while providing the benefits of modern 4K sector technology, including improved error correction and data integrity.
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