AMD OSA2222GAA6CX Storage Module

The listed part number and title for this SKU (OSA2222GAA6CX) reference an AMD Opteron processor, but the verified specification set supplied for this record — interface type, formatted capacity, rotation speed, buffer size, and shock/vibration ratings — describes a compact SATA storage device, not a CPU. Because the only evidence available describes drive-level mechanical and interface characteristics, this listing covers those verified attributes only. No processor-specific specifications (socket, core count, clock speed, cache architecture, TDP) are confirmed in evidence for OSA2222GAA6CX, so none are claimed here.

Overview

OSA2222GAA6CX ships in a compact footprint — 100.45mm max length by 69.85mm (±0.25mm) width by 7.0mm max height, at 92g max — sized for space-constrained enclosures rather than standard 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch bays. The interface is Serial ATA 3.0 / ATA-8 running up to 6.0 Gbit/s, with a formatted capacity of 500 GB.

Key Features

• SATA 3.0 / ATA-8 at 6.0 Gbit/s max: full backward compatibility with SATA II/I hosts while supporting current-generation throughput ceilings for sequential transfer-heavy workloads.
• 500 GB formatted capacity: enough headroom for embedded logging or firmware/data storage roles without the cost or power draw of higher-capacity drives.
• 5,400 rpm rotation speed with 5.56 ms average latency: tuned for lower power draw and acoustic output rather than peak IOPS — a fit for background storage, not primary transaction workloads.
• 8 MiB buffer: smooths burst writes on sequential I/O patterns typical of logging and archival tasks.
• Operating shock rating of 3,920 m/s² (400G) and non-operating 8,820 m/s² (900G): tolerates drops and handling knocks during installation and field service without data loss risk from the rated shock envelope.
• Operating vibration 9.8 m/s² (1.0G), non-operating 49 m/s² (5.0G): holds up in equipment subject to continuous low-level vibration, such as vehicle-mounted or industrial enclosures.
• Operating temperature 5°C to 55°C, non-operating -40°C to 65°C: the non-operating range allows for cold-chain shipping and unheated storage; keep the unit within the narrower operating band during active read/write.
• Operating humidity 8% to 90% RH: tolerates the swing typical of unconditioned equipment rooms without a dedicated climate-controlled cabinet.
• Allowable voltage 5V ±5%, with 1.5W typical during read/write and 0.55W typical at low-power idle: a low power budget that matters when the module shares a rail with other components in a compact chassis.
• Acoustics — 19 dB idle, 21 dB seek: low enough to sit near occupied workspace equipment without adding to ambient noise.
• MTTF rated 600,000 hours with a non-recoverable error rate of 1 in 10^14 bits read: both figures point to a design intended for steady background duty rather than heavy random-write server roles.

Integration & Compatibility

OSA2222GAA6CX's SATA 3.0 / ATA-8 interface integrates with any host controller supporting the SATA command set, and its 512B host block / 4,096B disk block configuration should be verified against your host's sector-handling mode (512n/512e) before deployment. Given the small physical footprint, confirm chassis bay and connector clearance before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What interface does the OSA2222GAA6CX use?

A: Serial ATA 3.0 / ATA-8, with a maximum interface speed of 6.0 Gbit/s.

Q: What is the formatted capacity of the OSA2222GAA6CX?

A: 500 GB.

Q: What operating temperature range does the OSA2222GAA6CX support?

A: 5°C to 55°C during operation; -40°C to 65°C non-operating.

Q: How much power does the OSA2222GAA6CX draw?

A: 1.5W typical during read/write and 0.55W typical at low-power idle, at 5V ±5%.

Q: What is the rated reliability of the OSA2222GAA6CX?

A: MTTF of 600,000 hours with a non-recoverable error rate of 1 error per 10^14 bits read.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec sheet on OSA2222GAA6CX is a mechanical-and-interface profile for a compact SATA storage module — 500GB formatted capacity over SATA 3.0/ATA-8 at up to 6.0 Gbit/s — not a processor datasheet, despite the Opteron naming on this record. I'm calling that out up front because I don't want anyone specifying this part expecting CPU behavior.

Technical Highlights:

• 5,400 rpm / 5.56ms average latency: this is a power-and-acoustics-optimized spindle speed, not a performance spindle — expect it to trail 7,200 rpm parts on random I/O.
• 8,820 m/s² (900G) non-operating shock rating: well above typical handling stress, which matters if this unit ships loose or gets installed in the field rather than in a controlled build environment.
• 1.5W typical read/write, 0.55W typical idle at 5V: a power budget small enough to matter in multi-drive or battery-backed chassis designs.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm host sector handling against the 512B host block / 4,096B disk block configuration before provisioning — mismatched 512e/4Kn assumptions cause silent performance penalties.
• The non-operating altitude spec (-300m to +12,000m) is wide, but the operating range (-300m to +3,000m) is the one that governs any pressurized-cabin or high-altitude installation.

This part fits a compact, power-conscious embedded storage role — logging appliances or low-duty-cycle archival bays — not a primary system drive and not, despite the part naming, a CPU replacement.