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42R7705 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
IBM · STORAGE_HDD · 2.5_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 EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS. 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→ 2.5_SAS_HDD→ LFF BAY→ 42R7705
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number42R7705
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH — NL-SAS 7.2K 42R7705 IBM 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 42R7705 MFR IBM
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
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 42R7705?
42R7705 is a IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (2.5_SAS_HDD).
Is 42R7705 still available?
42R7705 is currently Unknown.
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Last verified: July 2026