Toshiba AL15SEB Series AL15SEB09EQ Hard Drive - 900 GB - Internal - 2.5 inch

The Toshiba AL15SEB09EQ is a high-performance enterprise hard disk drive designed for demanding server and storage array environments. With a 900 GB capacity and a blazing 10500 RPM spindle speed, this 2.5-inch SAS drive delivers exceptional data access and transfer rates. Its 12 Gb/s SAS interface ensures seamless integration into existing enterprise infrastructure, while the 128 MB cache buffer optimizes read/write operations. Built for 24/7 operation, the drive features a 2,000,000-hour MTBF and a workload rate of 550 TB per year, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical applications.

Advantages

Experience superior performance and reliability with the Toshiba AL15SEB09EQ. The 10500 RPM spindle speed reduces latency to an average of 2.86 ms, ensuring rapid data retrieval. Dual-port SAS connectivity provides hot-swap capability and redundancy, minimizing downtime. With native 512-byte sector size (512n), this drive is compatible with legacy and modern storage systems. Its low power consumption (4.5 W idle, 8.5 W active) contributes to energy-efficient data centers.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring high-speed data access
• Storage area networks (SAN) and direct-attached storage (DAS)
• Data-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization, and big data analytics
• Mission-critical environments where reliability and uptime are paramount

Key specifications

• Capacity: 900 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10500 RPM
• Buffer Size: 128 MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 241 MB/s
• Average Latency: 2.86 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption: 4.5 W (idle) / 8.5 W (active)
• Features: Hot-Swap, Dual-Port

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this drive with a compatible SAS controller that supports 12 Gb/s. Ensure proper cooling in the server chassis to maintain drive reliability. This drive is ideal for upgrading existing storage arrays or building new high-performance storage solutions.