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IBM 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 81Y3857 500Gb 7200Rpm Sata 2.5Inch Hotswap Hard Disk Drive With Tray

SKU CH-PSWM-DW60Y

A 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA hot-swap drive in a 2.5 inch tray for server storage

  • Interface typeNear Line SATA
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential access
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface provides high throughput
  • 5-inch hot-swap tray enables tool-less replacement
  • Designed for IBM X Series server bays

Server-ready 2.5" hot-swap drive

The IBM 81Y3857 is a 500Gb 7200 RPM Near Line SATA hard disk built for server workloads. Its 2.5-inch small form factor fits dense storage arrays while the included tray enables tool-less insertion and removal. The drive targets administrators who need reliable capacity for near-line data tiers.

Hot-swap tray simplifies maintenance

The supplied tray locks the drive into compatible IBM X Series bays so a failed unit can be replaced without powering down the chassis. Near Line SATA 6Gbps connectivity provides a standard interface that works with existing backplanes and RAID controllers. No cabling changes are required when swapping drives.

Tray included for immediate deployment

The bundled tray means the drive is ready to slide into a hot-swap bay straight from the box. Retail or OEM packing may vary, but the mechanical interface remains consistent across supported systems. Administrators can expand storage capacity without sourcing additional mounting hardware.

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Price $170.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Ports & slots
Interface typeNear Line SATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the 6 Gbps Near Line SATA interface deliver?

The 6 Gbps Near Line SATA link has a theoretical ceiling of 6 Gbps; actual sustained transfer rates depend on the 7200 RPM platters and system workload.

What are the exact dimensions of the 2.5 inch drive with the supplied tray?

The drive with tray measures 4.13 inches long, 2.5 inches wide and 0.5 inches high, fitting standard 2.5 inch hot-swap bays.

How is the hot-swap drive installed in an IBM X Series server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the tray into the hot-swap bay until the latch engages, then secure the latch lever; the step often missed is fully locking the lever so the drive seats on the backplane.

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