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— · 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 EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS. Key specifications include material: PLASTIC CASE, body_style: W/O MTG FACILITIES TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE, body_width: 0.552 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, body_height: 0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, body_length: 0.689 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, terminal_length: 0.866 INCHES NOMINAL IN. The unit ships in a LFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations.

This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5950-01-451-0678, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

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→ 4941-A
NSN: 5950-01-451-0678
FSC: 5950
CAGE: 1PK98 — G B INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO LIMITED (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialPLASTIC CASE
body_styleW/O MTG FACILITIES TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
body_width0.552 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
body_height0.276 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
body_length0.689 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
terminal_length0.866 INCHES NOMINAL IN
terminal_diameter0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN
reliability_indicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
nonderated_operating_temp-40.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
terminal_surface_treatmentSOLDER
terminal_type_and_quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
tolerance_range_per_section-10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
NSN5950-01-451-0678
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH — NL-SAS 7.2K 4941-A OEM 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 4941-A MFR OEM
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 15
A5886Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
5886Interchangeable
IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS
interchangeable
588 NO 6Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
24241Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
1683-013-6Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MILE1-95Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 4941-A?
4941-A is a IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS.
What parts can replace 4941-A?
There are 15 known substitutes for 4941-A: A5886, 5886, 588 NO 6 and 12 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 4941-A?
4941-A is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5950-01-451-0678. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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