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IBM · STORAGE_HDD · 3.5_SAS_HDD
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 73GB 15K 3.5" HS SAS HDD

The IBM 73GB 15k 3.5" HS SAS HDD is a IBM hard disk drive designed for enterprise environments demanding consistent performance and data integrity. 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
STORAGE_HDD→ 3.5_SAS_HDD→ LFF BAY→ 26K5694
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number26K5694
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
Capacity73GB
Speed15K RPM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 73GB NL-SAS 15K RPM 26K5694 IBM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 73GB | NL-SAS 15K 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 26K5694 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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73GB Capacity
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15K 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
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

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LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 26K5694?
26K5694 is a IBM 73GB 15k 3.5" HS SAS HDD manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (3.5_SAS_HDD).
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