Product Description
IBM 1738 856GB 10K RPM SAS SFF-2 Disk Drive
The IBM 1738 is an 856 GB 10,000 rpm SAS hard disk drive in an SFF-2 form factor, designed for use in Gen2 SAS bays on IBM Power Systems.
Product Description
The IBM 1738 (feature code 1738, CCIN 19B4, part number 74Y9285) is an 856 GB 10K RPM SAS disk drive mounted on a Gen2 (SFF-2) carrier. It is formatted with 528-byte sectors and is supported in SFF-2 SAS bays such as those found in the IBM EXP24S expansion drawer (#5887). This enterprise-class drive provides reliable capacity for IBM Power Systems environments and is commonly used in IBM i configurations (the physically similar AIX/Linux version is typically offered under feature 1752 as a 900 GB drive).
Features
- 856 GB capacity
- 10,000 rpm rotational speed
- 12 Gb / 6 Gb SAS interface
- SFF-2 (Gen2) form factor carrier
- Formatted with 528-byte sectors
- Hot-swap capable in supported expansion drawers
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation
- Supported in EXP24S (#5887) and other SFF-2 SAS bays
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 1738
- CCIN: 19B4
- Part Number: 74Y9285
- Capacity: 856 GB
- Interface: SAS
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 rpm
- Form Factor: SFF-2 (2.5-inch Gen2 carrier)
- Sector Size: 528-byte
- Type: Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compatibility
The IBM 1738 856GB 10K SAS SFF-2 Disk Drive is compatible with:
- Expansion Drawers: IBM EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer (#5887) and other systems with SFF-2 / Gen2 SAS bays
- Power Systems: Supported on various POWER6, POWER7, and related systems that support SFF-2 drives in expansion drawers
- Operating Systems: Primarily associated with IBM i (528-byte sector formatting); can often be reformatted for AIX/Linux in supported configurations
- Limitations: Not supported in Gen1 SAS bays (such as certain configurations of #5802/#5803). Verify exact system support, adapter compatibility, and firmware requirements via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
