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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with hot-swap tray, bare drive condition

IBM

IBM 81Y9798 3TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-RV99-A202E MPN 81Y9798

A 3TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 6.0Gb/s interface and hot-swap tray

  • Total capacity3 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 3TB capacity stores large datasets and media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive read and write performance
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides high-throughput data transfer
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor allows drive replacement without system downtime
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated reliability from first use

3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s 3TB hot-swap drive

This new IBM 81Y9798 is a 3.5-inch desktop internal hard drive that delivers 3TB of capacity at 7200 RPM over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It ships as a bare drive with a hot-swap tray for tool-less installation in compatible bays. The 7.2K spindle speed and 6Gb/s transfer rate suit high-capacity nearline storage workloads.

Suited for capacity-focused arrays

Buyers who need maximum terabytes per drive in a 3.5-inch SATA form factor will find this model fits. It is not for workloads that demand 10000 or 15000 RPM spindle speeds, SAS dual-port connectivity, or 2.5-inch form factors for dense server chassis. Systems requiring PCIe-attached throughput should evaluate other drive classes.

SATA 6.0Gb/s single-port interface

The drive connects through a single SATA 6.0Gb/s port, so the host controller or backplane must provide a matching SATA link. No SAS multipath or PCIe lanes are present on this unit. Verify that your enclosure or RAID card supports 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA drives before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $454.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 3 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $151.66 per TB
Pricier than about 72% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name81Y9798
Total capacity3 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 3 TB model or a smaller capacity from this same drive line?

The 3 TB model gives the maximum storage in this 7200 RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s series; the same line also offers 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions if you need less space.

What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for everyday workloads?

7200 RPM provides higher sustained transfer rates and lower rotational latency than slower-spinning drives, improving throughput for bulk data tasks.

How does the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface limit real-world performance?

The SATA 6.0 Gb/s link caps the drive’s maximum burst transfer at 6.0 Gb/s, so sustained speeds will stay below that ceiling.

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