IBM 81Y9786 Hard Drive

IBM 500GB SATA 6Gbps 7.2K RPM LFF (3.5in) NL G2HS Hot-Swap HDD (Part Number: 81Y9786) — is an enterprise-grade Nearline (NL) storage solution designed for IBM System x servers. It offers a cost-effective way to manage boot volumes or entry-level data storage needs while maintaining server-level reliability. The drive is integrated with an IBM G2HS (Generation 2 Hot-Swap) carrier, enabling easy maintenance and replacement while the system remains powered on. This drive is optimized for workloads that do not require high IOPS but benefit from the stability of a genuine IBM-certified component.

Key Specifications:

• Capacity: 500 GB.

• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s.

• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM.

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch (LFF).

• Carrier Type: G2HS Hot-Swap.

• Workload: NL SATA (Enterprise Entry).