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03X3838 — 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 Disk Drive Blank SFF for ThinkServer Gen 3/4 - FRU. Key specifications include Generation: Gen3. 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→ 03X3838
SPECIFICATIONS
GenerationGen3
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo SA120 Storage
Lenovo ThinkServer RD340
Lenovo ThinkServer RD440
Lenovo ThinkServer RD540
Lenovo ThinkServer RD640
Lenovo ThinkServer TD340
Lenovo ThinkServer TS430
Lenovo ThinkServer TS440
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH — SAS — 03X3838 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen — SAS — 03X3838 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | — | SAS — Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 03X3838 CAP — SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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Gen3 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 1
03X3702CompatiblePARTNER
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for ThinkServer Gen 3/4 - FRU
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 1
03X3702SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for ThinkServer Gen 3/4 - FRU
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 03X3838?
03X3838 is a IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for ThinkServer Gen 3/4 - FRU manufactured by LENOVO.
What parts can replace 03X3838?
There is 1 known substitute for 03X3838: 03X3702. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
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03X3838 is currently Unknown.
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