Brand: IBM · SKU: 81Y9690 · MPN: 81Y9690 · Category: Storage
The IBM 81Y9690 is a hot-swappable 1TB Hard Drive featuring a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF). It utilizes a 6Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for enhanced data transfer rates, making it suitable for enterprise environments like IBM System X servers. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, offering a good balance of capacity and performance for Nearline (NL) storage applications. It is often associated with or cross-referenced to model numbers 81Y9691 and 81Y3820. The maximum external data transfer rate is 600 MBps.
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
|---|---|
| Drive Type | Internal HDD (Non-Volatile/Nearline - NL) |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch (SFF - Small Form Factor) |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Seagate Model# | ST91000640SS |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM (7.2K) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number(s) | 81Y9690, 81Y9691, 81Y9693 |
| Warranty | Varies by seller; some listings mention a 90 Day Warranty for refurbished products. |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | Height: 0.6", Width: 2.8", Depth: 4.1" (approximate physical dimensions based on SFF 2.5" drive) |
This is an IBM/Lenovo 1TB Nearline SAS hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed, housed in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor. It supports a 6Gb/s SAS interface and is designed for hot-swapping in compatible IBM System X servers and storage arrays. This model is often sold as used or refurbished.
Yes, this IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps 2.5IN SFF NL SAS Hard Drive (81Y9690) is 100% genuine IBM hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps 2.5IN SFF NL SAS Hard Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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