Toshiba AL13SX series Enterprise Performance Class HDDs

Toshiba Electronics Europe has added 512 native and advanced-format drives with 12 Gbps SAS interface to its 15,000 rpm Enterprise Performance Class HDD model line. The product will provide fast host transfer rates to applications such as online transaction processing (OLTP) and databases.

The AL13SX series is available in capacities up to 600 GB in a power-saving, low-latency 2.5″ form factor. The form factor supports high storage density, saving rack space and reducing the mission-critical storage footprint and operational burden. The devices are designed for mission-critical workloads, delivering a 12 Gbps SAS host transfer rate and enhanced power management features for integration with rack-optimised data centres.

Models supporting 512 native sector length technology provide compatibility with industry-standard applications and operating environments. The 512n models offer industry migration to the high-performing, powerful and space-efficient 2.5″ form factor (when used with appropriate form factor conversion hardware). Additional models supporting 4Kn or 512e advanced-format sector lengths provide effective performance and data integrity for environments that support these technologies.

Advanced-format models offer persistent write cache technology for improved data integrity in unaligned write scenarios. Models with self-encryption features are also offered.