IBM 41Y8378 500GB SATA 7.2K 3.5" LFF NL HDD

The IBM 41Y8378 500GB SATA 7.2K 3.5" LFF NL HDD is a reliable storage solution designed for nearline (NL) workloads, ideal for businesses needing dependable, high-capacity storage. This hard drive is perfect for use in Lenovo servers and storage systems that support SATA interfaces. Although it is not hot-swappable, it offers stable performance for applications such as data archiving, backup, and general storage expansion where consistent data access is essential.

Key specifications of this IBM hard drive highlight its balance of capacity, speed, and interface compatibility, making it suitable for medium-demand environments:

• Brand: Lenovo
• Capacity: 500GB
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface Type: SATA
• Data Transfer Rate: 3 Gb/s
• Workload: Nearline (NL)
• Cache: 16MB
• Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-Swappable: No

This drive is engineered to provide efficient data storage with a 7.2K RPM spindle speed, which balances performance and power consumption. The 16MB cache helps improve data throughput, while the SATA interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of server systems. Its nearline workload rating means it is optimized for applications that require reliable storage but not the highest performance levels of enterprise drives.