IBM 4TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 512n 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap System x Nearline Hard Drive
By: IBM
Starting from
$125
Indicative — final pricing confirmed with your quote.
In Stockships worldwide
- Condition:
- New — authorized channel
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Product overview
The 4TB is the mid-range capacity in IBM's System x Nearline SAS range, which spans 2TB to 6TB across 3 capacity points. IBM System x nearline spares for long-life installations still under support.
It attaches over 6Gb/s SAS in the 3.5" LFF form factor. and is dual-ported, so both controllers in a redundant pair keep a path to the drive. The platters spin at 7200 RPM behind a 64 MB cache.
Featuring
- Product Line
- System x Nearline SAS
- Cache Storage
- 64 MB
- Disk Format
- 512n
- Recording Technology
- CMR (conventional)
- Port Configuration
- Dual port
- Platform Qualification
- IBM System x M4 and M5 series
Interfaces / Ports
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Drive Interface
- SAS
- Interface Standard
- 6Gb/s SAS
Physical characteristics
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- Internal
- Drive Width
- 3.5"
- Form Factor
- LFF
Miscellaneous
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS, WEEE
- Expedited shipping options are available — rates confirmed with your quote.
- Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
- Compatibility is validated against your server platform before dispatch. Send us the model and we will confirm support.
Full published specifications for the IBM 4TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 512n 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap System x Nearline Hard Drive, as supplied. Confirm your backplane presents 6Gb/s SAS and that the platform supports SAS before ordering — compatibility validation against your specific server model is part of every order.
Where the System x Nearline SAS 4TB is deployed
- Read-heavy tiers: dataset staging, repositories and boot volumes
- Capacity expansion into free 3.5" LFF bays
- Like-for-like replacement and spares holding for deployed fleets
- New build-outs standardised on 6Gb/s SAS
Questions buyers ask about this part
- Will the 4TB System x Nearline SAS fit my server?
- This is a 3.5" LFF part on 6Gb/s SAS. It fits any bay wired for 6Gb/s SAS with dual-port SAS routing. Send us your server model and we will confirm backplane support, firmware level and any bracket or caddy required before you order — that check is part of every order we ship.
- Should I take the 4TB or the 6TB?
- They are the same drive with different capacity: identical 6Gb/s SAS, 3.5" LFF and endurance rating. The 6TB gives you 1.5x the capacity per bay. Where bays are the constraint — a full backplane, or a rack you cannot grow — the larger capacity is usually cheaper per usable terabyte once you count the chassis it saves. Ask us for both on one quote and compare.
- Is this IBM part genuine, and is the warranty intact?
- Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full IBM manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.
- Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?
- The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.
Other capacities in the IBM System x Nearline SAS range
| Model | Part number | Availability | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM 2TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 512n 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap System x Nearline Hard Drive | — | In Stock | $80 |
| IBM 6TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 512n 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap System x Nearline Hard Drive | — | In Stock | $165 |
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