Maxtor
Maxtor Atlas 15K II SAS 8K036S0 36.7GB 15000 RPM 16MB internal hard drive
A 36.7 GB SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with 16 MB cache and 3.0 ms average seek time
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Capacity36.7GB
- RPM15000 RPM
- Cache16MB
- Average Seek Time3.0ms
- 15,000 RPM spindle cuts average seek to 3.0 ms
- 16 MB cache absorbs bursts for smoother throughput
- Dual-port SAS design keeps data paths redundant
- 4 million-hour MTTF rating supports 24×7 operation
- 5-inch low-profile form fits standard drive bays
Maxtor Atlas 15K II SAS 36.7GB
The Maxtor Atlas 15K II SAS is a 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive with a 36.7GB capacity. It spins at 15000 RPM and includes a 16MB cache. The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI interface and delivers a 3.0ms average seek time. It is built for continuous 24 x 7 operation in demanding server or workstation environments.
Suits high-IO server workloads
This drive suits administrators who need low-latency SAS storage for transaction-heavy databases or high-throughput logging. Its dual-port accessibility and 1.4000000 hour MTTF rating support high-availability configurations. Buyers who want more storage capacity per drive should look at larger models. Systems without a SAS host bus adapter or backplane cannot use this drive.
Verify SAS controller and bay fit
Before ordering, confirm your server or array has a compatible SAS controller and an available 3.5-inch drive bay. The low-profile 1.0-inch height fits standard slimline carriers. Ensure the backplane or cabling provides dual-port connectivity if multipath redundancy is required. Check that your firmware supports the Atlas 15K II SAS series for full SMART monitoring.
Highlights
- 15,000 RPM spindle cuts average seek to 3.0 ms
- 16 MB cache absorbs bursts for smoother throughput
- Dual-port SAS design keeps data paths redundant
- 4 million-hour MTTF rating supports 24×7 operation
- 5-inch low-profile form fits standard drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | Maxtor |
|---|---|
| Series | Atlas 15K II SAS |
| Model | 8K036S0 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Capacity | 36.7GB |
| RPM | 15000 RPM |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Average Seek Time | 3.0ms |
| Average Write Time | 3.4ms |
| Average Latency | 2ms |
| Features | Up to 39% more IO/sec than the Atlas 10K V SCSI investment protection Designed for 1.4000,000 hours MTTF 24 x 7 dependability Dual port accessibility Proven Atlas family platform SMART features RoHS compliant |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.68 kg |
| Package size | 203 × 152 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
What host adapter or controller does this SAS drive require to operate?
The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and needs a compatible SAS HBA or RAID controller with a matching connector.
Can this 15000 RPM SAS drive share a backplane with older parallel SCSI drives?
No, SAS and parallel SCSI use different signalling and connectors; they cannot share the same bus or backplane segment.
How can I verify the 3.0 ms average seek time is being met after installation?
Run the vendor diagnostic utility or a synthetic I/O benchmark and compare the reported seek latency against the 3.0 ms specification.
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