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81Y9878
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IBM · STORAGE_HDD · 3.5_SAS_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 3TB 7.2K 6GB SAS NL 3.5" HDD
IBM 3TB 7.2K 6GB SAS NL 3.5" HDD. 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
STORAGE_HDD →
3.5_SAS_HDD →
LFF BAY →
81Y9878
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number 81Y9878 Manufacturer IBM Form Factor LFF Capacity 3TB Speed 7.2K RPM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH
3TB
NL-SAS 7.2K RPM
81Y9878
IBM
NL-SAS INTERFACE
INTERPOSER
SAS drive in
SATA tray? Check
board compatibility
3.5" (101.6 x 146mm)
LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 3TB | 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
81Y9878
MFR
IBM
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
81Y9886 Compatible IBM 3Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF HDD for DS3512 - Option
compatible
81Y9890 Compatible IBM 3TB SAS 6G 7.2k LFF HDD for DS3512 - P/n
compatible
LIFECYCLE
Status UNKNOWN
Availability —
RoHS Compliant EAR99 ESD Sensitive Not HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
81Y9886 SUBSTITUTE IBM 3Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF HDD for DS3512 - FRU
IBM
81Y9890 SUBSTITUTE IBM 3Tb SAS 6G 7.2K LFF HDD for DS3512 - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 81Y9878?
81Y9878 is a IBM 3TB 7.2k 6GB SAS NL 3.5" HDD manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (3.5_SAS_HDD).
What parts can replace 81Y9878?
There are 2 known substitutes for 81Y9878: 81Y9886, 81Y9890. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 81Y9878 still available?
81Y9878 is currently Unknown.