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00AD056 — Storage Datasheet

IBM · DRIVE SFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane accepts SATA drives (not vice versa) Buy with tray when possible — saves cost vs separate tray
ALWAYS ASK: "Does it come with tray/caddy?"
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - P/N. The unit ships in a SFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
SFF BAY→ 00AD056
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number00AD056
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorSFF
Capacity300GB
Speed10K RPM
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo NeXtScale nx360 M5
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH 300GB SAS 10K RPM 00AD056 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen 300GB SAS 10K RPM 00AD056 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | 300GB | SAS 10K RPM Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 00AD056 CAP 300GB SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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300GB Capacity
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10K RPM Speed
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Enterprise storage arrays and SANs
  • Direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion
  • Database tier storage (OLTP, OLAP)
  • Virtual machine datastore expansion
  • Backup-to-disk and disaster recovery targets
  • Content delivery and media streaming storage
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 3
00AD055CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - Option
compatible
00AD057CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - SBB
compatible
00MC748CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 3
00AD055SUBSTITUTE
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - FRU
IBM
00AD057SUBSTITUTE
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - FRU
IBM
00MC748SUBSTITUTE
IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 00AD056?
00AD056 is a IBM 300Gb SAS 6G 10K SFF Simple Swap HDD for NeXtScale System - P/N manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 00AD056?
There are 3 known substitutes for 00AD056: 00AD055, 00AD057, 00MC748. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 00AD056 still available?
00AD056 is currently Unknown.
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