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Bare 3.5 inch IBM hard drive silver metal casing

IBM

IBM 81Y9886 3TB 7200 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-QSYC-2TFFY MPN 81Y9886

3 TB SAS 6 Gb/s internal drive spins at 7200 rpm in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity3 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 3 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive data access
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface supports reliable server connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New bare drive ready for immediate installation

IBM 3TB SAS Internal Hard Drive

The IBM 81Y9886 is a 3TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive with a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 7200 RPM. It arrives as a bare drive and is built for server environments that demand high-capacity storage.

Suited for servers needing bulk SAS storage

This drive suits administrators expanding array capacity in systems equipped with SAS backplanes and controllers. It is not for workstations or enclosures that lack a SAS host bus adapter or the physical 3.5 inch drive bays required for installation.

SAS 6Gb/s interface compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface; the drive will only operate when connected to a compatible SAS controller or backplane supporting that signalling standard.

How it compares

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

Price $451.99
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 $150.66 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 name81Y9886
Total capacity3 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size269 × 231 × 132 mm

Questions about this item

What host controller or backplane is required to connect the SAS 6Gb/s interface of the IBM 81Y9886?

The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface, so it needs a compatible SAS host bus adapter, RAID controller, or server backplane that supports 6Gb/s SAS signalling.

Can the 3.5" 7200 RPM drive share a SAS domain with slower SAS or nearline drives already in the server?

Yes, SAS domains negotiate link speed per device, so the 7200 RPM drive will run at 6Gb/s while older drives operate at their own negotiated speeds on the same domain.

How can I confirm the drive is recognised at the correct 6Gb/s link speed after installation?

Check the controller BIOS, OS dmesg output, or RAID utility; each will report the negotiated link rate for the IBM 81Y9886 as 6Gb/s when the drive is operating as intended.

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