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00ML229 — Storage Datasheet

IBM · DRIVE LFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane supports SATA, not vice versa NL-SAS = SAS protocol at nearline (7.2K) speed — NOT SATA
Gen8 LFF tray ≠ Gen10 tray — different screw holes
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM 6Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF G2 512e SED HDD - Option. The unit ships in a LFF 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
LFF BAY→ 00ML229
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number00ML229
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
Capacity6TB
Speed7.2K RPM
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo System x IBM System x3650 M4
Lenovo System x3100 M5
Lenovo System x3300 M4
Lenovo System x3500 M4
Lenovo System x3530 M4
Lenovo System x3550 M4
Lenovo System x3630 M4
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 6TB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM 00ML229 IBM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 6TB | NL-SAS 7.2K RPM NL-SAS uses SAS protocol at 7.2K RPM | SAS backplane supports SATA, not reverse Tray generation matters | Gen8 LFF tray differs from Gen10 TITLE LFF 3.5" DRIVE PN 00ML229 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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6TB Capacity
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7.2K RPM Speed
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Generation 2 Platform
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 1
00ML228CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 6Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF G2 512e SED HDD - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 1
00ML228SUBSTITUTE
IBM 6Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF G2 512e SED HDD - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 00ML229?
00ML229 is a IBM 6Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF G2 512e SED HDD - Option manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 00ML229?
There is 1 known substitute for 00ML229: 00ML228. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 00ML229 still available?
00ML229 is currently Unknown.
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