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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing IBM 00NA527 2TB 7200 RPM

IBM

IBM 00NA527 2TB 2.5" SATA 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-K6DM-Y5E8K

A 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s nearline hard drive storing 2TB of data

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 2 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive read and write speeds
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without system downtime

IBM 2TB 2.5" Nearline SATA Drive

This new IBM 00NA527 hard drive delivers 2TB of storage in a 2.5" form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The unit is designed for nearline desktop and server applications.

Suits hot-swap bays needing 7200 RPM reliability

The drive supports hot-swap tray installation for tool-free replacement in compatible enclosures. It is not for systems that require a 3.5" form factor or an interface other than SATA. Buyers needing higher capacities should consider other models.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

This specification determines host compatibility and maximum transfer rate. Verify that your controller or backplane supports SATA 6.0Gb/s operation. The 7200 RPM spindle speed defines the drive's rotational latency profile.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $400.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $200.50 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name00NA527
Total capacity2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the 00NA527 in a hot-swap bay and what step is often missed?

Slide the 2.5-inch drive into the bay until the SATA 6.0Gb/s connector seats firmly; the step most people miss is ensuring the latch clicks fully so the 7200 RPM spindle spins without vibration.

What maintenance or replacement will the 00NA527 need over its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; plan to replace the drive once its rated workload or SMART attributes indicate wear, typically after several years of continuous 7.2K operation.

What limit appears first on the 00NA527 during sustained heavy writes?

The 6.0Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained throughput, so the bottleneck shows up as interface saturation before the 7200 RPM platters reach their own limit.

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