Accortec 960 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

The Accortec 960 GB Solid State Drive in a sleek 2.5" form factor delivers enterprise-grade speed, reliability, and efficiency for modern data centers and performance-driven workstations. Built to handle demanding workloads with consistent latency, this SAS SSD accelerates databases, virtualization, analytics, and large-scale content workflows while helping reduce total cost of ownership. Designed to fit into standard 2.5" drive bays and connect via SAS (12Gb/s), it provides robust data access with superior endurance and a compact footprint, enabling you to maximize server density without compromising performance or reliability.

• Premium performance for enterprise workloads: The Accortec 960 GB SAS SSD propels transactional databases, real-time analytics, and virtualized environments with high IOPS and exceptionally low latency. It leverages a multi-channel flash architecture, advanced wear-leveling, and intelligent caching to sustain strong sequential and random transfer speeds under heavy concurrency. Whether you’re running a mission-critical CRM, TMS, or data-warehousing tasks, you’ll experience faster query response, accelerated backup windows, and snappier application boot times. The 960 GB capacity provides ample room for active working data, hot data caching, and frequently accessed indexes, enabling your applications to scale while maintaining consistent performance.
• Reliability and endurance built for the data center: Enterprise-grade reliability is at the core of this drive. It is engineered to endure continuous operation in demanding environments, with robust error detection, automatic data protection, and proactive health monitoring. Features such as wear leveling, bad-block management, and firmware optimizations help extend the drive’s usable life and protect critical data under peak workloads. Dual-port SAS compatibility (where supported by the host) adds redundancy and alternate paths for mission-critical deployments, reducing risk during maintenance windows or controller failures. This reliability translates into fewer maintenance cycles and higher uptime for databases, virtualization hosts, and storage arrays.
• Energy efficiency and thermal management: Designing for energy-conscious data centers, this SSD emphasizes efficient idle power and smart thermal control. Lower power consumption during normal operation reduces heat output, which in turn eases cooling demands in dense server racks. The drive’s thermal safeguards help prevent throttling during sustained workloads, maintaining steady throughput and protecting data integrity. By delivering strong performance with a careful balance of power and thermal characteristics, the Accortec 960 GB SAS SSD supports lower overall operating costs while maintaining peak performance when it’s needed most.
• Compatibility and deployment versatility: This 2.5" SAS drive is built to integrate smoothly with common server backplanes, SAS HBAs, and storage controllers across a wide range of manufacturers. It is suitable for enterprise servers, storage arrays, and HPC clusters, and supports standard operating systems used in data centers, including Windows Server, various Linux distributions, and virtualization platforms. Whether you're refreshing an on-premises infrastructure, expanding capacity in a storage pool, or consolidating workloads across a virtualized environment, the Accortec SSD slots into existing SAS ecosystems with straightforward setup and reliable operation.
• Warranty, service, and data protection: Enterprise SSDs from Accortec are backed by service options and warranty coverage aligned with business-critical deployments. Expect firmware updates, ongoing health monitoring, and technical support to help maintain performance and data integrity over time. The drive is designed for long-term availability in 24x7 environments, with features that support end-to-end data protection and quick recovery in the event of advisory maintenance or drive replacement scenarios.

Technical Details of Accortec 960 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive type: Enterprise-grade solid-state drive with optimized wear management and data-protection features
• Notes: Specifications may vary by revision and firmware; verify with the official datasheet or supplier catalog for exact numbers

How to Install Accortec 960 GB SSD

Preparing for installation begins with safety and compatibility checks. Ensure your server or workstation is powered down and unplugged, and discharge any static electricity before handling components. If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the old drive carefully from its tray or backplane and set it aside. Inspect the drive bay or backplane to confirm it supports 2.5" SAS hot-swappable drives and that you have the appropriate SAS cable or backplane connection available.

Step 1: Insert the Accortec 960 GB SAS SSD into a compatible drive tray or backplane slot. Align the connectors and slide the drive into place until it is firmly seated. Secure the drive with screws if your chassis requires them, or rely on the hot-swap mechanism if you’re using a designated hot-swap bay.

Step 2: Connect the SAS data cable and power cable (or verify that the backplane provides power and signal through a single slot). Ensure the cables are fully seated and routed to avoid interference with fans or other components. In many enterprise systems, the backplane and controller will automatically recognize the new drive once physical connection is complete.

Step 3: Power up the system and enter the controller or BIOS/UEFI setup. If you are using a RAID controller, configure the drive as part of a logical drive or pool as dictated by your storage strategy. For non-RAID configurations, ensure the OS-level disk manager or storage subsystem recognizes the new drive as an available volume.

Step 4: Boot into your operating system and initialize the disk if required. Use disk management tools to create a new partition or extend an existing volume as needed. Format the partition with an appropriate file system (for example, NTFS on Windows, ext4 or XFS on Linux) and assign a drive letter or mount point. If you are deploying in a virtualized environment, attach the drive to your VM storage pool as required by your platform.

Step 5: Update firmware if a newer revision is available and run a quick health check using vendor-provided tools or the system’s health monitoring utilities. This ensures the drive operates at peak performance and stays aligned with your security and reliability standards. After installation, monitor drive temperatures and performance during initial workloads to confirm that the system remains within safe operational parameters.

Frequently asked questions

• What capacity does this drive offer? The drive provides 960 GB of usable storage space designed for high-demand workloads and large working datasets.
• What interface does it use and is it compatible with my server? It uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and is intended for 2.5" enterprise backplanes and SAS controllers. Compatibility depends on your server’s SAS backplane and controller capabilities; consult your hardware vendor’s compatibility guide to confirm support.
• Is this drive suitable for hot-swapping? Yes, in systems that support hot-swappable 2.5" SAS drives and have a compatible backplane, this SSD can be replaced without powering down the entire system, minimizing downtime in maintenance windows.
• What about endurance and reliability? Enterprise SAS SSDs are designed for continuous operation with sophisticated wear management and error-correcting capabilities. Exact endurance figures vary by firmware and workload; always review the official datasheet for precise metrics and warranty terms.
• How do I optimize performance after installation? After installation, ensure your firmware is up to date, configure the appropriate storage policy in your controller (e.g., RAID level or pass-through mode), and monitor health and temperature using your server’s management tools. Regular firmware updates and health checks help sustain peak performance and reliability.
• Where can I find exact specifications? Exact specifications may vary by revision and firmware. Refer to the supplier catalog (UPC/SKU-based) and the official Accortec datasheet for model-specific details, including read/write speeds, endurance metrics, and supported features.