What is the storage capacity of the IBM 81Y9794?

The IBM 81Y9794 provides 2TB capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor, suitable for nearline enterprise storage applications requiring high-volume data handling in servers.

What is the spindle speed of this drive?

It operates at 7200 RPM, delivering performance for RAID environments and sequential workloads, paired with 64MB cache for efficient data processing.

What interface does the IBM 81Y9794 use?

The drive uses SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, enabling compatibility with standard enterprise server backplanes and 6Gb/s transfer rates.

Is the IBM 81Y9794 hot-swappable?

Yes, it features hot-swap tray design for 3.5-inch bays, allowing replacement without system power-down in supported IBM servers like System x3550 M5.

What cache size does this HDD have?

The IBM 81Y9794 includes 64MB cache, enhancing performance for nearline applications and RAID configurations at 7200 RPM.

81Y9794 - IBM 81Y9794 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Swap HDD

Name: IBM 81Y9794 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 81Y9794

81Y9794 - IBM 81Y9794 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Swap HDD | US IT Hardware

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The IBM 81Y9794 is a 2TB 3.5-inch nearline SATA hard drive operating at 7200 RPM with a 6.0Gb/s transfer rate. It features hot-swap capability, making it suitable for enterprise storage systems requiring seamless drive replacement without system downtime. This HDD is categorized under nearline enterprise 3.5-inch 7200 RPM SATA hard drives at the enterprise product level. The drive supports RAID environments, providing reliable operation for data-intensive applications. Its 64MB cache enhances data handling efficiency. Designed by IBM for server deployments like System x3550 M5, it delivers consistent performance for bulk storage needs in IT infrastructure. Procurement teams can rely on its specifications for high-capacity, hot-swappable storage solutions in data centers.

2TB capacity for enterprise storage needs
7200 RPM speed with 64MB cache
SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, hot-swappable
3.5-inch nearline HDD form factor
Designed for RAID environments
Enterprise product level reliability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	81Y9794
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Series	G2HS
Capacity	2 TB
FRU Number	4939131
Generation	2
Technology	NL
Drive Class	Nearline
Form Factor	3.5" LFF
Product Line	Nearline NL
Product Type	Nearline SATA Hard Drive

Compatible systems

Enterprise-class nearline SATA drive compatible with IBM System x and Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with 3.5" LFF bays

Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: Multiple
Form factor: 3.5" LFF
Generation: Multiple
Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers supporting 3.5" SATA drives
IBM System x
Model: Multiple
Form factor: 3.5" LFF
Generation: Multiple
Original IBM part for System x servers

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RAID Environments
Supports reliable operation in RAID configurations due to its 7200 RPM speed and hot-swap design, enabling continuous data access.
Enterprise Servers
Compatible with IBM System x servers as a 3.5-inch 2TB nearline SATA drive with 6Gb/s transfer rate for high-capacity storage.
Data Centers
Provides 2TB capacity in hot-swap trays for scalable storage deployments requiring 7200 RPM performance.
Bulk Storage
Nearline enterprise HDD suited for large-scale archival and backup with 64MB cache for efficient data processing.

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Data Transfer Rate	6 Gb/s
Maximum External Data Transfer Rate	6144 MB/s (48 Gbit/s)

IBM 81Y9794 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Swap HDD

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IBM 81Y9794 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Swap HDD

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