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42C0242
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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 300GB 15K 3.5in. SAS Hot-Swap HDD. 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 →
42C0242
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number 42C0242 Manufacturer IBM Capacity 300GB Speed 15K RPM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH
300GB
NL-SAS 15K RPM
42C0242
IBM
NL-SAS INTERFACE
INTERPOSER
SAS drive in
SATA tray? Check
board compatibility
3.5" (101.6 x 146mm)
LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 300GB | 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
42C0242
MFR
IBM
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 10
41Y8447 Compatible IBM 300GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
43X0802 Compatible IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - Option
compatible
41Y8402 Compatible IBM 300GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
41Y8422 Compatible IBM 300GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
41Y8442 Compatible IBM 300GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
41Y8453 Compatible IBM 300GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
LIFECYCLE
Status UNKNOWN
Availability —
RoHS Compliant EAR99 ESD Sensitive Not HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 10
41Y8402 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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41Y8422 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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41Y8442 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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41Y8447 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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41Y8453 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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43W7506 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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43W7508 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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43X0802 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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43X0805 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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43X0808 SUBSTITUTE IBM 300Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 42C0242?
42C0242 is a IBM 300GB 15K 3.5in. SAS Hot-Swap HDD manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (3.5_SAS_HDD).
What parts can replace 42C0242?
There are 10 known substitutes for 42C0242: 41Y8447, 43X0802, 41Y8402 and 7 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 42C0242 still available?
42C0242 is currently Unknown.