Toshiba AL15SEB09EP 900GB SAS3 Enterprise Hard Drive
The Toshiba AL15SEB09EP is a high-performance 900GB SAS3 enterprise hard drive engineered for mission-critical server and storage environments. This 2.5-inch drive delivers 12Gb/s data transfer speeds with a 10,000 RPM spindle, making it ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-availability storage systems that demand reliability and speed. Built with 4Kn sector formatting, the AL15SE Series drive provides superior performance for I/O-intensive applications requiring consistent throughput and minimal latency.
Key Features
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900GB capacity — Optimal balance of storage density and performance for enterprise deployments
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SAS3 12Gb/s interface — High-speed connectivity for demanding server and SAN environments
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10,000 RPM spindle speed — Delivers fast data access and reduced latency for transactional workloads
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2.5-inch form factor — Space-efficient design for compact server chassis and storage arrays
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4Kn sector format — Advanced formatting for improved reliability and compatibility with modern storage systems
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AL15SE Series reliability — Enterprise-grade durability for 24/7 continuous operation
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Toshiba America Electronic Com |
| Part Number |
AL15SEB09EP |
| Product Series |
AL15SE |
| Capacity |
900GB |
| Form Factor |
2.5 inches |
| Interface |
SAS3 (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
12Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed |
10,000 RPM |
| Sector Format |
4Kn (4096-byte sectors) |
| Application |
Enterprise servers, storage arrays, data centers |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AL15SEB09EP used for?
The Toshiba AL15SEB09EP is designed for enterprise server storage and high-performance SAN environments. Its 900GB capacity, 10K RPM speed, and SAS3 interface make it suitable for mission-critical applications, database servers, and virtualization platforms requiring fast, reliable data access.
Is the AL15SEB09EP compatible with my server?
The AL15SEB09EP features a standard SAS3 12Gb/s interface and 2.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with most enterprise servers and storage arrays that support SAS drives. Verify your system's SAS controller and drive bay specifications before installation.
What does 4Kn sector format mean?
The 4Kn (4096-byte sector) format is an advanced storage standard that improves data reliability and efficiency compared to traditional 512-byte sectors. It reduces overhead and is fully supported by modern enterprise operating systems and storage controllers.
How does the 12Gb/s SAS3 interface improve performance?
The SAS3 12Gb/s interface doubles the bandwidth of previous SAS2 generations, enabling faster data transfer rates and reduced bottlenecks in high-demand storage environments. This is critical for applications requiring sustained sequential and random I/O performance.
