IBM - 00Y5721 - V3700 G1 900GB 10K 6GBPS SAS 2.5" HDD

IBM 00Y5721 V3700 G1 900GB 10K SAS 2.5-inch HDD

The IBM 00Y5721 is a 2.5-inch enterprise HDD built for IBM Storwize V3700 G1 environments, offering 900GB capacity, 10K RPM performance, and a 6Gbps SAS interface. It is a practical choice for like-for-like replacements or controlled capacity expansion where consistent IOPS and predictable latency are required in shared storage.

This drive is typically used to maintain or extend the lifecycle of existing IBM storage deployments without changing your operational model, making it well suited for spares holdings, break/fix support, and planned refreshes within established drive tiers.

Depending on your workload profile and array configuration, you can also balance tiers by reserving 10K SAS HDDs for general-purpose performance and placing hot datasets on SSD where supported.

Key Features

Below are the key technical characteristics and compatibility points for the IBM 00Y5721 drive.

• 900GB capacity in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor to increase usable storage density in compact enclosures.
• 10K RPM spindle speed to support transactional workloads and faster access times than nearline HDD tiers.
• 6Gbps SAS interface to integrate with enterprise SAS backplanes used in storage arrays.
• Dual-ported SAS design characteristics to support resilient pathing in compatible storage architectures.
• Designed for IBM Storwize V3700 G1 drive slots to maintain array consistency and simplify like-for-like replacements.
• Compatible with IBM Storwize V3700 G1 family configurations, for example V3700 G1 control enclosures and V3700 G1 expansion enclosures, to support capacity expansion and sparing strategies.
• Enterprise HDD design characteristics to support 24/7 operation in data center and shared storage environments.
• Suitable for RAID-protected pools when used with the appropriate storage controllers to help balance performance, capacity, and resilience.

For array builds that rely on parity/mirroring and controller-managed drive pools, this HDD is commonly deployed alongside compatible RAID CONTROLLER options in IBM storage/server architectures.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply. Units are cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects and provide a dependable option for ongoing operations and maintenance.

Refurbished parts help extend the lifecycle of existing IT environments, reduce electronic waste, and control budget compared to buying new. This product includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request.

If your enclosure requires a specific carrier or tray, source the matching CADDY separately to align with your Storwize chassis drive mounting requirements.