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03T8897 — Storage Datasheet

LENOVO · 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 Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU. 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→ 03T8897
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number03T8897
ManufacturerLENOVO
Form FactorLFF
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo N4610 Storage
Lenovo ThinkServer RD350
Lenovo ThinkServer RD450
Lenovo ThinkServer RD550
Lenovo ThinkServer RD650
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH — NL-SAS 7.2K 03T8897 LENOVO NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | — | NL-SAS 7.2K 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 03T8897 MFR LENOVO
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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
03T8898CompatiblePARTNER
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU
compatible
SM10A43751CompatiblePARTNER
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - P/N
compatible
SM10A43752CompatiblePARTNER
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 3
SM10A43751SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU
LENOVO
SM10A43752SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU
LENOVO
03T8898SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU
LENOVO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 03T8897?
03T8897 is a IBM Disk Drive Tray LFF SATA/SAS Hot Plug for ThinkServer RD Series - FRU manufactured by LENOVO.
What parts can replace 03T8897?
There are 3 known substitutes for 03T8897: 03T8898, SM10A43751, SM10A43752. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 03T8897 still available?
03T8897 is currently Unknown.
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