Name: 42D0441 IBM 73GB 15K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42D0441
Price: 443.32 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 73GB 15K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Drive offers fast, reliable storage tailored for enterprise systems. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects through a SAS interface, making it a common choice for servers needing quick data throughput and easy serviceability without downtime.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	42D0441
Alternate Part Number	42D0441-01-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 73GB 15K RPM hard drive is built for enterprise environments that need quick, dependable storage performance. It’s commonly used in servers and data centers where fast read/write speeds and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive for its balance of capacity and speed. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts throughput Hot-swappable design allows drive replacement without downtime 3Gb/s SAS interface provides robust data transfer and error correction Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard enterprise storage bays Designed to handle demanding workloads with consistent reliability This drive is typically deployed in storage arrays and servers where rapid data access and quick recovery are essential. Its hot-swap feature lets technicians perform maintenance without interrupting system availability, which is vital for business-critical operations.

Use Cases
This hard drive is ideal for enterprise storage solutions where speed and reliability are paramount. How It's Used: Installed in server arrays for high-performance data storage Used in RAID configurations to improve redundancy and access speed Employed in data centers to support critical business applications Integrated into backup systems requiring quick data retrieval Utilized in environments where hot-swapping drives is necessary to maintain uptime Its robust performance and hot-swap capability make it well-suited for continuous operation in demanding IT infrastructures.