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81Y9806 — 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 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - FRU. 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→ 81Y9806
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number81Y9806
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorLFF
Capacity1TB
Speed7.2K RPM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 1TB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM 81Y9806 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 81Y9806 MFR IBM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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1TB Capacity
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7.2K RPM Speed
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Generation 2 Platform
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 2
81Y9807CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - FRU
compatible
81Y9808CompatiblePARTNER
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - SBB
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
81Y9807SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - Option
IBM
81Y9808SUBSTITUTE
IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - Option
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 81Y9806?
81Y9806 is a IBM 1Tb SATA 6G 7.2K LFF Simple Swap G2 HDD - FRU manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 81Y9806?
There are 2 known substitutes for 81Y9806: 81Y9807, 81Y9808. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 81Y9806 still available?
81Y9806 is currently Unknown.
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