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Axiom 2.5 inch SSD in 3.5 inch carrier hot-swap tray

Axiom

Axiom 728741-B21-AX 480 Gb enterprise SSD

SKU CH-FA9X-QNY9K MPN 728741-B21-AX

A 480 Gb Sata hot-swap SSD with 256-bit encryption and 3 DWPD endurance for read-intensive enterprise workloads

  • Read-optimised for web and media workloads
  • Hardware AES-256 encryption protects stored data
  • Hot-swap 2.5-inch drive in 3.5-inch carrier
  • Up to 68K read and 20K write IOPS
  • Three drive writes per day endurance rating

Read-intensive enterprise SSD

The Axiom EV100 is a 480 Gb solid-state drive built for 24/7 data-centre operation. It uses a Sata 6 Gb/s interface and fits a 2.5 inch bay inside a 3.5 inch hot-swap carrier. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects data at rest without host-side overhead.

Workload fit and limits

The drive targets read-heavy tasks such as web serving, content repositories and video-on-demand streaming. Sustained performance reaches 68 K read IOPS and 20 K write IOPS with an endurance rating of 3 drive writes per day. Buyers needing higher write throughput or greater capacity should evaluate other models.

Deciding specification

The 3 DWPD endurance rating combined with 68 K read IOPS defines whether this drive matches the workload. Environments exceeding that write intensity will wear the media faster than specified.

How it compares

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Price $316.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size189 × 111 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

What server bay size do I need to fit the 2.5 inch drive in its 3.5 inch carrier?

The drive ships in a 3.5 inch carrier so it mounts directly in any standard 3.5 inch hot-swap bay.

Will the Sata 6Gb/s interface work with my existing 3Gb/s backplane?

Yes, the Sata link auto-negotiates to 3Gb/s on older backplanes while keeping full command-set compatibility.

How can I confirm the 256-bit AES encryption is active after installation?

Use the drive’s S.M.A.R.T. attributes or your RAID controller’s encryption status page to verify the encryption state.

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