Product Description
IBM 3678 283.7GB 15K RPM SAS Disk Drive (CCIN 433D, P/N 42R6692)
The IBM 3678 is a high-performance 15K RPM SAS SFF disk drive designed for IBM Power Systems servers. It delivers 283.7 GB capacity with fast random access and low latency for database, ERP, transaction processing, and high-IOPS workloads in IBM i environments.
Product Description
The IBM 3678 (feature code 3678, CCIN 433D, part number 42R6692) is a 3.5-inch SFF SAS disk drive with 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 6 Gb/s SAS interface. It provides 283.7 GB of storage and is fully qualified for direct attachment to Power server backplanes or EXP drawers. The drive supports RAID configurations and hot-swap operation, making it ideal for Power6 and systems requiring reliable, high-performance internal storage without external enclosures.
Features
- 283.7 GB formatted capacity
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low-latency random I/O
- 6 Gb/s SAS interface (dual-ported)
- Compact SFF (3.5-inch) form factor
- Hot-swap and hot-plug support in compatible bays
- RAID 0/1/5/6/10 compatible
- Advanced error correction and reliability features
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: 3678
- CCIN: 433D
- Part Number: 42R6692
- Capacity: 283.7 GB
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS (dual-ported)
- Form Factor: SFF (3.5-inch)
- Compatibility: Power6 and Power7 servers and expansion drawers
Compatibility
The IBM 3678 283.7GB 15K RPM SAS Disk Drive is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power6 (8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 9119-595) and compatible EXP drawers
- Operating Systems: IBM i V5R4+/7.1+, VIOS
- Attachment: Internal SAS backplane or EXP drawer bays
- Limitations: Designed for Power6 era systems; reduced capacity compared to modern SSDs; requires matching SAS controller and RAID configuration
Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
