IBM 81Y9844 500GB SATA 7.2K 2.5" SFF HDD

The IBM 81Y9844 500GB SATA 7.2K 2.5" SFF HDD is a reliable and efficient hard drive designed for enterprise storage solutions. Ideal for use in IBM servers and compatible systems, this 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive delivers a balanced combination of speed, capacity, and durability. It is perfect for data centers, business servers, and storage arrays that require hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime and easy maintenance. The SATA interface supports a high data transfer rate, ensuring smooth and fast access to your critical data.

Key specifications of the IBM 81Y9844 highlight its performance and compatibility features, making it a solid choice for upgrading or replacing existing drives in compatible server environments:

• Brand: IBM
• Capacity: 500GB
• Hot-Swappable: Yes, allowing easy replacement without powering down the system
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM, providing a good balance between speed and power consumption
• Interface Type: SATA, with a data transfer rate of up to 6Gb/s for fast data throughput
• Cache: 64MB cache memory to improve read/write performance
• Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF), suitable for compact server chassis

For those looking for compatible spare parts or alternative options, consider the following related part numbers:

• IBM 1998-7042 – IBM 500GB SATA 6Gb/s SFF 7200RPM HDD
• Lenovo 00NA602 – IBM 500GB Nearline SATA 6Gb/s SFF 7200RPM HDD (no HDD)