118000540 EMC 3.2TB SAS-12GBPS 2.5inch Solid State Drive

Enterprise-Class 2.5-Inch SAS SSD Storage

The EMC 118000540 3.2TB SAS-12Gbps 2.5-inch solid state drive is engineered for enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and endurance. Designed to integrate seamlessly into EMC storage arrays and enterprise-class servers, this SSD delivers exceptional throughput, low latency, and robust durability for mission-critical workloads. With its SAS 12Gbps interface, it ensures consistent connectivity, stability, and faster data transfers compared to SATA alternatives, making it suitable for intensive data center environments.

Technical Highlights

• Model: EMC 118000540
• Capacity: 3.2TB
• Interface: SAS-12Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Performance Tier: Enterprise-grade solid state storage for high-demand workloads
• Application Environment: Mission-critical enterprise servers, storage systems, and SAN arrays

Performance-Oriented SAS Storage

High-Speed Data Transfers

With a SAS 12Gbps interface, the EMC 118000540 delivers stable and consistent data throughput. This results in significantly faster performance for database queries, virtualization platforms, and high-frequency transactional operations. The dual-port SAS architecture also supports redundancy and high availability, ensuring uninterrupted service even in multi-path configurations.

Enterprise-Level Responsiveness

The EMC 118000540 SSD is optimized for workloads that require predictable latency and rapid I/O responses. Applications such as real-time analytics, virtualization, and online transaction processing (OLTP) benefit from its high IOPS and quick access times.

Form Factor and Compatibility

2.5-Inch Small Form Factor

The 2.5-inch SFF design enables high-density deployment within enterprise storage enclosures. This compact format allows organizations to increase storage capacity per rack unit while maintaining proper airflow and thermal efficiency.

Workload Optimization

Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure

Virtualized environments require consistent storage performance across multiple VMs. The EMC 118000540 is built to handle multi-tenant workloads without performance degradation, ensuring seamless operations for both private and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Database Acceleration

Enterprise databases benefit from fast random read/write capabilities. This SSD accelerates query responses, indexing operations, and data warehousing tasks, making it suitable for environments running Oracle, SQL Server, or SAP HANA.

Analytics & High-Performance Computing

Data analytics platforms depend on rapid access to structured and unstructured data. By reducing latency and improving throughput, the EMC 118000540 supports AI, ML, and large-scale analytics frameworks efficiently.

Data Protection and Reliability

End-to-End Data Integrity

Enterprise SAS SSDs like the EMC 118000540 incorporate advanced error correction codes (ECC) and end-to-end data path protection, ensuring that information remains accurate during transfer and storage. This reduces risks of corruption in high-stakes applications.

Power Loss Protection

Integrated power-loss data protection safeguards in-progress writes, preventing data loss during unexpected outages. This feature is critical for maintaining data consistency across databases and transactional systems.

Durability and Endurance

Designed with enterprise-grade NAND flash and firmware, this SSD offers exceptional write endurance. It is built to sustain continuous read/write cycles common in business-critical workloads, ensuring long operational life in 24/7 data center environments.

Deployment Scenarios

Enterprise Storage Arrays

The EMC 118000540 is qualified for EMC’s storage platforms, making it ideal for expanding enterprise SAN or NAS solutions with high-performance SSD tiers.

Server Acceleration

Installed in enterprise servers, the SSD provides local caching or primary storage for high-demand workloads such as ERP systems, virtualization hypervisors, and HPC clusters.

Hybrid Storage Configurations

Organizations can deploy EMC SSDs alongside traditional spinning drives to form hybrid storage systems. This setup offers a balance of performance and capacity, with SSDs handling hot data while HDDs manage colder data tiers.

Comparison with SATA SSDs and HDDs

SAS vs SATA SSDs

While SATA SSDs are suitable for entry-level enterprise applications, SAS drives like the EMC 118000540 provide superior performance, dual-port redundancy, and better scalability. This makes SAS the preferred option for mission-critical data center environments.

SSDs vs HDDs

Compared to HDDs, the EMC 118000540 delivers significantly lower latency, faster access times, and higher durability. Unlike mechanical drives, SSDs have no moving parts, reducing risks of mechanical failure and extending longevity under demanding workloads.

Security Features

• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Support: Provides hardware-level encryption for data-at-rest protection.
• Secure Erase: Enables cryptographic erasure of stored data during decommissioning.
• Compliance Ready: Meets enterprise standards for secure storage, data privacy, and industry regulations.

Power Efficiency

The SSD is designed with intelligent power management to minimize energy consumption while sustaining high performance. Its low idle power and dynamic workload optimization help reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) in large-scale deployments.

Advantages of Choosing EMC Enterprise SSDs

• Proven reliability and qualification within EMC storage ecosystems.
• Optimized for multi-user, high-transaction workloads.
• Scalable deployment across storage arrays, servers, and cloud infrastructure.
• Enhanced security features for data compliance and privacy.
• Balance of high capacity (3.2TB) with enterprise-grade performance.