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IBM 81Y9787 500GB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 81Y9787 500GB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-1MTS-8A1YE

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive with hot-swap tray included

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeNear Line SATA
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 500 GB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential access
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides high throughput
  • Hot-swap tray included enables quick drive replacement

IBM 81Y9787 500GB 3.5" SATA Drive

The IBM 81Y9787 is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA interface rated at 6Gb/s. It arrives as a bare drive with a hot-swap tray included, packaged for retail or OEM distribution. This nearline drive is built for desktop systems and compatible server bays that accept 3.5-inch SATA drives.

Suits desktop storage and nearline server bays

This drive suits users adding bulk storage to a desktop PC or populating hot-swap bays in compatible nearline servers. Buyers who need higher capacities, faster rotational speeds, or a different physical form factor should look elsewhere.

500GB capacity at 7200 RPM over SATA 6Gb/s

The single specification that decides fit is the 500GB capacity delivered at 7200 RPM through a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Match this capacity, speed and interface to your system requirements before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $163.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $327.98 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name81Y9787
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeNear Line SATA
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5" form factor fit in the same drive bays as my older 3.5" SATA drives?

Yes, the 3.5" form factor matches standard desktop bays used by older SATA drives, so it installs without adapters.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM drive is running at the correct 6Gb/s link speed after installation?

Check the negotiated SATA link speed in your BIOS or operating system storage utility; it should report 6Gb/s for this model.

Does the 81Y9787 ship with the hot-swap tray attached, or do I need to buy a tray separately?

The hot-swap tray is included with the bare drive, so no separate tray purchase is required for hot-swap bays.

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