AC3D: IBM Storwize V5000 12 TB 7.2k rpm 12 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD (Feature Code AC3D)

The IBM AC3D is a 12TB 12Gb/s SAS nearline hard drive at 7,200 rpm in a 3.5 inch large form factor (LFF), made for the IBM Storwize V5000.

Specifications: part number AC3D · brand IBM · capacity 12TB · interface 12Gb/s SAS · speed 7.2K · size 3.5 inch LFF · type nearline HDD.

Where it fits: named for the IBM Storwize V5000. For any other system, tell us the model and we confirm fit with your quote.

This model provides one 12 TB 7,200 rpm 12 Gb SAS NL 3.5 Inch HDD
It is formatted with 4,096 byte sectors.
It is supported by IBM on Models x12 and 12F only.
This drive is not compatible with feature ADN2 on the initial machine order.
Requires Storwize V7000 Software V7.8.1 or later.

The Storwize V5000 control enclosure contains drives and two node canisters. Expansion enclosures contain drives and two expansion canisters.

How many drives can I have?

• The Storwize V5030 has support for up to 760 drives per system with the attachment of Storwize V5000 expansion enclosures and up to 1,520 drives with a two- way clustered configuration.
• The Storwize V5020 has support for up to 392 drives per system with the attachment of Storwize V5000 expansion enclosures.
• The Storwize V5010 has support for up to 392 drives per system with the attachment of Storwize V5000 expansion enclosures

All Storwize V5k drives are dual-port and are hot-swap. HDD and SSD can be intermixed (as long as they are the same form factor per enclosure). LFF and SFF expansion enclosures can be intermixed behind the SFF control enclosure.