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Rectangular 2.5 inch silver metal hard drive with circuit board visible on underside

IBM

IBM 81Y9727 500 GB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA laptop hard drive

SKU CH-NA8D-EFYDK

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM, 2.5 inch SATA internal hard drive with hot-swap capability for compatible Lenovo storage systems

  • Interface typeNear Line SATA
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Key featuresHard Drive
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SATA 600 interface enables 6 Gbit/s transfers
  • 5 inch hot-swap form factor simplifies drive replacement
  • Compatible with Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node

Server hot-swap 500 GB drive

This IBM 81Y9727 is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive with a SATA 600 interface and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It offers 500 GB of capacity and supports hot-swap installation in compatible bays. The drive is designed for server and storage-system workloads.

Suited for hot-swap server bays

The unit fits the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 compute node and other systems that accept 2.5 inch hot-swap SATA drives. Buyers who need a non-hot-swap laptop drive or a different physical interface should consider other options. It is not intended for standard consumer laptop upgrade slots that lack hot-swap support.

Hot-swap SATA 600 interface

The single specification that decides fitment is the hot-swap SATA 600 interface combined with the 2.5 inch form factor. Only systems equipped with matching hot-swap backplanes can use this drive. Verify that your chassis and controller support hot-swap SATA before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $111.99
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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

Does the 2.5 inch form factor fit the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 Compute Node hot-swap bay?

Yes, the 2.5 inch drive is designed for the hot-swap bays in the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 Compute Node.

How do I install the drive in the hot-swap tray without damaging the SATA connector?

Align the drive with the tray rails, slide it in until the SATA connector seats firmly, then secure the latch to lock it in place.

When should I replace this 7200 RPM drive in a server environment?

Replace the drive if SMART data shows reallocated sectors, rising seek errors, or if the array controller flags a predictive failure.

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