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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

Maxtor

Maxtor Atlas 15K II SAS 8K036S0 36.7GB 15000 RPM 16MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-RMC8-0487V MPN 8K036S0

A 36.7 GB SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with 16 MB cache and 3.0 ms average seek time

  • Total capacity36.7 GB
  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $153.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 36.7 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $4,195.91 per TB
Pricier than about 92% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineAtlas 15K II SAS
Model name8K036S0
Total capacity36.7 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Average seek time3.0 ms
Mean write time3.4 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 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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