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00LA981 — Storage Datasheet

LENOVO · 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 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU P/N. Key specifications include Generation: Gen5. 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→ 00LA981
SPECIFICATIONS
GenerationGen5
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo ThinkServer TS450
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH 2TB SAS 7.2K RPM 00LA981 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen 2TB SAS 7.2K RPM 00LA981 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | 2TB | SAS 7.2K RPM Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 00LA981 CAP 2TB SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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2TB Capacity
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7.2K RPM Speed
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Gen5 Generation
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 6
4XB0G88774CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - Option
compatible
00LF040CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU P/N
compatible
00PC625CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
compatible
00XH254CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
compatible
SL10A28690CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - P/N
compatible
SL10A28733CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 6
SL10A28690SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
SL10A28733SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
00LF040SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
00PC625SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
00XH254SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
4XB0G88774SUBSTITUTE
IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU
LENOVO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 00LA981?
00LA981 is a IBM 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF 512e Gen 5 HDD for ThinkServer - FRU P/N manufactured by LENOVO.
What parts can replace 00LA981?
There are 6 known substitutes for 00LA981: 4XB0G88774, 00LF040, 00PC625 and 3 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 00LA981 still available?
00LA981 is currently Unknown.
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