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M2SA22 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
— · STORAGE_HDD · 2.5_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 428GB 15K RPM SAS Disk Drive 3.5 (IBM i). Key specifications include material: STEEL COMP E50100 OR STEEL COMP E51100 OR STEEL COMP E52100 OVERALL, special_features: AFBMA STANDARD TOLERANCE FOR BALLS,GRADE 24, style_designator: BALL, rolling_element_diameter: 0.3125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. The unit ships in a LFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations.

This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5365-00-008-5694, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

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→ 2.5_SAS_HDD→ LFF BAY→ M2SA22
NSN: 5365-00-008-5694
FSC: 5365
CAGE: 71310 — MERSEN USA PTT CORP DBA MERSEN USA - SALEM BRANCH DIV MERSEN USA BN CORP (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL COMP E50100 OR STEEL COMP E51100 OR STEEL COMP E52100 OVERALL
special_featuresAFBMA STANDARD TOLERANCE FOR BALLS,GRADE 24
style_designatorBALL
rolling_element_diameter0.3125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
material_document_and_classification66,AISI/SAE E50100 FED STD 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR 66,AISI/SAE E51100 FED STD 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR 66,AISI/SAE E52100 FED STD 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
NSN5365-00-008-5694
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 428GB NL-SAS 15K RPM M2SA22 OEM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 428GB | NL-SAS 15K 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 M2SA22 MFR OEM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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428GB Capacity
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15K RPM Speed
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OVERALL THICKNESS: 0.089 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.099 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.689 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.691 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INSIDE DIAMETER: 0.575 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.577 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
OVERALL THICKNESS0.089 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.099 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.689 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.691 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INSIDE DIAMETER0.575 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.577 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
945827Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
25501-5SInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
7017Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
27080-20Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M2SA22?
M2SA22 is a IBM 428GB 15K RPM SAS Disk Drive 3.5 (IBM i). It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (2.5_SAS_HDD).
What parts can replace M2SA22?
There are 4 known substitutes for M2SA22: 945827, 25501-5S, 7017 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for M2SA22?
M2SA22 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5365-00-008-5694. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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