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IBM · DRIVE SFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane accepts SATA drives (not vice versa) Buy with tray when possible — saves cost vs separate tray
ALWAYS ASK: "Does it come with tray/caddy?"
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The IBM DS3524 SFF Hard Drive Filler is a IBM hard disk drive designed for enterprise environments demanding consistent performance and data integrity. Key specifications include Drive Bays: 24x 2.5" SFF. The unit ships in a SFF 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
SFF BAY→ 68Y8493
SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Bays24x 2.5" SFF
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH — SAS — 68Y8493 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen — SAS — 68Y8493 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | — | SAS — Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 68Y8493 CAP — SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF 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 2
584343-001Compatible
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for DS3524/EXP3524
compatible
69Y0257Compatible
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for DS3524/EXP3524 - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
584343-001SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for DS3524/EXP3524 - FRU
IBM
69Y0257SUBSTITUTE
IBM Disk Drive Blank SFF for DS3524/EXP3524 - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 68Y8493?
68Y8493 is a IBM DS3524 SFF Hard Drive Filler manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 68Y8493?
There are 2 known substitutes for 68Y8493: 584343-001, 69Y0257. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 68Y8493 still available?
68Y8493 is currently Unknown.
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