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42C0498 - IBM Enterprise 750GB SATA 3Gb/s 7200RPM 3.5-Inch LFF Hot Swap HDD
Product Overview
The IBM 42C0498 is a 750GB enterprise-class hard drive designed for IBM System x server platforms. Featuring a 3Gb/s SATA interface and 7200 RPM rotational speed, this 3.5-inch LFF hot-swap drive delivers reliable nearline capacity storage for legacy enterprise environments including backup, archive, and secondary storage workloads. Tech Seller USA supplies this part in tested and verified refurbished condition, for single units or volume orders.
Key Specifications
This drive features 16MB cache, 512-byte native sector format, and a sustained data rate optimized for nearline workloads. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor includes a hot-swap tray for tool-less installation in IBM System x chassis. MTBF is rated at 1.2 million hours with 24/7 always-on operational support and rotational vibration safeguard for multi-drive enclosure environments.
What's Included / Condition
Each 42C0498 ships in refurbished condition, function-tested prior to shipment, and covered by our standard 30-day warranty. For same-day dispatch, contact Sarah Jane at sarah.jane@techsellerusa.com.
Compatibility & Use Case
Compatible with IBM System x3400, x3500, x3550, x3650, x3755, and x3850 M2 platforms. Ideal for nearline storage, backup targets, archive workloads, file servers, and legacy enterprise secondary storage tiers.
| Identification | |
| SKU | 42C0498 |
| Part Number (MPN) | 42C0498 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Product Family | System x Nearline |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 30-Day Tech Seller USA |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Capacity | 750 GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap |
| Interface / Speed | SATA 3 Gb/s / 7,200 RPM |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Cache | 16 MB |
| Sector Size | 512 native |
| Speed / Read | Up to 105 MB/s |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 105 MB/s |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| Workload Rating | 180 TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,200,000 hours |
| Power & Environmental | |
| Power Consumption | 11.2 W operating / 7.5 W idle |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 55°C |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible Platforms | IBM System x3400/x3500/x3550/x3650/x3755/x3850 M2 |
Shipping Information
| Standard Shipping | Ships in 3–5 business days. Free shipping up to 10 lbs within the US |
| Expedited Shipping | Rates calculated at checkout |
| Overnight | Rates calculated at checkout |
| Tracking | Email tracking for all orders |
| International | Available, rates calculated at checkout |
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