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IBM · STORAGE_HDD · 3.5_SATA_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 1TB 7.2K RPM 6GBPS SATA SFF H/S HDD

These high-performance 7,200, 10,000, and 15,000 rpm 6 Gbps NL SATA and SAS HDD options are positioned at the top of the IBM SATA and SAS HDD line. The SATA are available in a hot-swap or simple-swap version and the SAS is available in hot-swap version. 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→ 3.5_SATA_HDD→ SFF BAY→ 81Y9730
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number81Y9730
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorSFF
Capacity1TB
Speed7.2K RPM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 1TB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM 81Y9730 IBM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 1TB | 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 81Y9730 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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1TB 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
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
81Y3829Compatible
IBM 1TB SATA 6G 7.2k SFF Slim-HS HDD - Fru
compatible
81Y9731Compatible
IBM 1TB SATA 6G 7.2k SFF Slim-HS HDD - Fru
compatible
81Y9732Compatible
IBM 1TB SATA 6G 7.2k SFF Slim-HS HDD - Sbb
compatible
81Y9848Compatible
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF Slim-HS HDD - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 4
81Y3829SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF Slim-HS HDD - Option
IBM
81Y9731SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF Slim-HS HDD - Option
IBM
81Y9732SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF Slim-HS HDD - Option
IBM
81Y9848SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K SFF Slim-HS HDD - Option
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 81Y9730?
81Y9730 is a IBM 1TB 7.2k RPM 6gbps SATA SFF H/s HDD manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (3.5_SATA_HDD).
What parts can replace 81Y9730?
There are 4 known substitutes for 81Y9730: 81Y3829, 81Y9731, 81Y9732 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 81Y9730 still available?
81Y9730 is currently Unknown.
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