What is the storage capacity of the IBM 49Y1851?

The IBM System Storage 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Nearline Hard Drive provides 500GB capacity, as indicated in the model name. This size is designed for nearline enterprise storage in 2.5-inch SAS configurations, supporting data archival and backup needs in IBM systems. (47 words)

What spindle speed does this drive have?

It features 7.2K RPM spindle speed, per the model specification IBM System Storage 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Nearline Hard Drive. This speed suits nearline workloads in enterprise SAS environments, balancing performance with efficiency in 2.5-inch drives. (45 words)

What interface does the 49Y1851 use?

The drive uses SAS interface, as specified in the model name. SAS ensures reliable connectivity for 2.5-inch nearline enterprise hard drives in IBM System Storage arrays. (40 words)

What form factor is this hard drive?

It is a 2.5-inch hard drive, categorized under SAS Hard Drives > 2.5-inch Nearline Enterprise. This compact size fits dense storage solutions for 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS nearline applications. (42 words)

49Y1851 - IBM 49Y1851 500GB 7.2K SAS Nearline Hard Drive

Name: IBM 49Y1851 500GB 7.2K SAS Nearline Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y1851
Price: 185 USD
Availability: InStock

49Y1851 - IBM 49Y1851 500GB 7.2K SAS Nearline Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM System Storage 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Nearline Hard Drive, model identified by SKU 49Y1851, is categorized as a 2.5-inch Nearline Enterprise SAS hard drive. It belongs to the Hard Drives > SAS Hard Drives > 2.5-inch Nearline Enterprise category at the Enterprise product level. This drive is designed for IBM System Storage environments requiring reliable SAS connectivity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor suitable for nearline applications. As an enterprise-class component, it supports data storage needs in server and storage array configurations. The 500GB capacity provides dedicated space for archival and backup operations, while the 7.2K RPM spindle speed balances performance and power efficiency for nearline workloads. The SAS interface ensures compatibility with enterprise storage controllers. This drive fits procurement requirements for expanding or maintaining IBM storage infrastructures with standard nearline SAS drives. No additional performance metrics, networking ports, or interfaces are specified beyond the core model details.

500GB nearline storage capacity
7.2K RPM spindle speed for SAS drives
SAS interface in 2.5-inch form factor
Enterprise product level classification
Nearline drive for archival workloads
IBM System Storage compatibility

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Manufacturer part #	49Y1851
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	49Y1851
Capacity	500 GB
Idle Power	4.3W
Technology	Nearline (NL)
Buffer Size	64MB
Drive Class	Nearline
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF
Cache Memory	64 MB

Compatible systems

Compatible with IBM System Storage DS3500, DS3524, and EXP3524 systems requiring 2.5-inch SAS hard drives

IBM System Storage
Model: DS3500
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Confirmed compatible with IBM DS3500 storage system
IBM System Storage
Model: DS3524
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Confirmed compatible with IBM DS3524 storage system
IBM System Storage
Model: EXP3524
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Confirmed compatible with IBM EXP3524 expansion enclosure

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Nearline Storage
Suitable for nearline storage arrays in IBM System Storage systems using 2.5-inch SAS drives.
Enterprise Servers
Designed for enterprise server environments requiring 500GB SAS nearline capacity at 7.2K RPM.
Data Archival
Provides 500GB capacity for archival workloads in 2.5-inch form factor SAS configurations.
Backup Systems

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MTBF	1.4 million hours
Average Latency	4.16 ms
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gbps

SAS Connector	7-pin
Interface Type	SAS 6Gbps
Power Connector	15-pin

IBM 49Y1851 500GB 7.2K SAS Nearline Hard Drive

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