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43W7488 — Storage Datasheet

IBM · 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 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - Option. 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→ 43W7488
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number43W7488
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
Capacity146GB
Speed15K RPM
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 146GB NL-SAS 15K RPM 43W7488 IBM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 146GB | 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 43W7488 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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146GB 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
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 9
40K1044CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - Option
compatible
26K5265CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
26K5517CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
26K5699CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - Option
compatible
26K5702CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - Fru
compatible
26K5842CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 146GB SAS 3G 15k LFF HDD - P/n
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 9
26K5265SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
26K5517SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
26K5699SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
26K5702SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
26K5842SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
39R7350SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
40K1044SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
40K1076SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
43W7482SUBSTITUTE
IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - P/N
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 43W7488?
43W7488 is a IBM 146Gb SAS 3G 15K LFF HDD - Option manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 43W7488?
There are 9 known substitutes for 43W7488: 40K1044, 26K5265, 26K5517 and 6 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 43W7488 still available?
43W7488 is currently Unknown.
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