Name: 39R7348 IBM 73.4GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot Swap 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 39R7348
Price: 139.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 73.4GB 15,000 RPM SAS 3Gb/s hot swap 3.5-inch hard drive delivers fast and reliable storage primarily for enterprise servers. It fits into systems requiring quick data access and flexibility to replace drives without shutting down equipment.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	39R7348
Alternate Part Number	39R7348-99-CT

Technical Information
Capacity	73.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM hard drive offers a robust 73.4GB capacity designed for demanding storage needs. It is commonly found in enterprise servers and storage arrays where fast and reliable data retrieval is crucial. Built for IT professionals and data center environments, this drive supports quick access and efficient handling of large workloads. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency in data transfer Hot-swap design allows easy replacement without downtime 3Gb/s SAS interface provides consistent throughput Compatible with a wide range of server hardware Durable build suited for continuous operation You’ll typically see this drive deployed in data centers where performance and uptime are priorities. Its hot-swap ability helps reduce maintenance windows while the SAS interface keeps data flowing smoothly. It plays a key role in environments handling transactional databases, virtualization, and other intensive applications.

Use Cases
The IBM 73.4GB 15,000 RPM SAS 3Gb/s hard drive is designed for enterprise environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is commonly deployed in server systems requiring hot-swap capabilities to maintain uptime during maintenance or upgrades. How It's Used: Storage arrays in data centers supporting high-transaction databases and real-time analytics. Enterprise virtualization hosts needing rapid I/O performance and quick drive replacement. Rack-mounted servers in financial institutions handling intensive trading workloads. Backup and archival systems requiring dependable, hot-swappable storage modules. Telecommunications infrastructure supporting continuous data streaming and fault tolerance. This hard drive enhances operational continuity and system scalability by allowing on-the-fly drive swaps without downtime. Its high rotational speed and SAS interface optimize throughput for demanding workloads in controlled data center environments.