The AXIOM P53553-B21-AX is a rugged 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive offering a substantial 20TB of reliable storage, built for data centers, servers, and RAID arrays that demand minimal downtime and long-term durability.
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Capacity: 20TB of scalable storage for databases, backups, media libraries, and archival data
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Form Factor: 3.5-inch drive designed for standard enterprise chassis and hot-swap bays
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Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s for high-throughput data transfer and efficient multi-user access
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Performance: 7200 RPM spindle speed delivering solid read/write throughput for mixed workloads
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Reliability: MTBF of 2,500,000 hours for extended, mission-critical operation
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Power & Efficiency: 9.3W typical power draw with +12V and +5V rails, suitable for dense rack environments
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Hot Swap: True hot-swap capability allows non-disruptive replacement or upgrades
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Warranty: 3-year limited warranty with AXIOM support for confidence and service
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RAID Ready: Optimized for RAID configurations that require high capacity and reliability
Designed to minimize downtime while maximizing capacity, this drive is ideal for high-demand environments. It supports robust RAID setups, enabling resilient storage pools, faster rebuilds, and predictable performance under heavy I/O. In data centers, it helps reduce the number of drives needed to achieve multi-terabyte capacity, lowering both rack space usage and cooling requirements. For backup, archival, virtualization, and media workflows, you gain steady throughput, reliability, and headroom for growth.
Specs
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Capacity: 20TB
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Form Factor: 3.5 inches
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Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
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Speed: 7200 RPM
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MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
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Power: 9.3 Watts (+12V and +5V)
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Warranty: 3 Years Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this drive compatible with standard SAS controllers? Yes. It supports SAS 12 Gb/s interfaces commonly used in enterprise systems.
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Can it be used in RAID configurations? Yes. It is suitable for RAID setups requiring high capacity and reliability.
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What does hot swap mean for this drive? It allows replacement or addition without shutting down the system.
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How long is the warranty period? The product includes a 3-year limited warranty.
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What environments is this drive best suited for? It is designed for enterprise and data center applications requiring high endurance and continuous operation.
