IBM 81Y9738 500GB SATA 7.2K 2.5" SFF NL HDD

Introducing the IBM 81Y9738 500GB SATA 7.2K 2.5" SFF NL HDD, a reliable nearline hard drive designed for enterprise storage solutions requiring a balance of performance and capacity. Ideal for use in servers and storage arrays, this 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive offers a 500GB capacity with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for applications such as data backup, archiving, and secondary storage. Compatible with a wide range of IBM and Lenovo server models, it supports a SATA interface with a data transfer rate of up to 6Gb/s, ensuring efficient data access and transfer speeds.

Key specifications of the IBM 81Y9738 highlight its robust design and performance features:

• Brand: IBM
• Capacity: 500GB
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM (7.2K)
• Interface Type: SATA
• Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
• Workload: Nearline (NL) – optimized for less frequent access and archival storage
• Cache: 64MB for improved data buffering and performance
• Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-Swappable: No

For maintenance or replacement, compatible spare parts include:

• Lenovo 00NA597 (Part Number: 00NA597)

This IBM 81Y9738 hard drive is a dependable choice for businesses looking to enhance their storage capabilities with a nearline SATA drive that balances speed, capacity, and reliability.