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73P8018 — 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 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap 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→ 73P8018
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number73P8018
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
Capacity250GB
Speed7.2K RPM
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo System x iDataPlex dx360 Server M3
Lenovo System x x3250 M2
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Lenovo System x3100 M4
Lenovo System x3200 M3
Lenovo System x3250 M3
Lenovo System x3400 M3
Lenovo System x3620 M3
Lenovo System x3755 M3
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 250GB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM 73P8018 IBM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 250GB | NL-SAS 7.2K 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 73P8018 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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250GB Capacity
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7.2K 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 12
73P8006CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - Option
compatible
39M0141CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - P/N
compatible
42C0452CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - P/N
compatible
39M4509CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 3G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - SBB
compatible
39M4510CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 3G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - FRU
compatible
39M4511CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 250Gb SATA 3G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - FRU
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 3
39M0141SUBSTITUTE
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - FRU
IBM
42C0452SUBSTITUTE
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - FRU
IBM
73P8006SUBSTITUTE
IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 73P8018?
73P8018 is a IBM 250Gb SATA 1.5G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap HDD - Option manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 73P8018?
There are 12 known substitutes for 73P8018: 73P8006, 39M0141, 42C0452 and 9 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 73P8018 still available?
73P8018 is currently Unknown.
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