Product Description
IBM 4329 282.25GB 15K RPM Disk Unit (CCIN 19B1, P/N 42R6677)
The IBM 4329 is a high-performance 15K RPM Ultra320 SCSI disk drive designed for IBM eServer i5 and Power5 systems. It delivers 282.25 GB capacity with fast random access and low latency for database, ERP, transaction processing, and high-IOPS workloads in IBM i (OS/400) and AIX environments.
Product Description
The IBM 4329 (feature code 4329, CCIN 19B1, part number 42R6677) is a 3.5-inch Ultra320 SCSI disk drive with 15,000 RPM spindle speed. It provides 282.25 GB of storage and is fully qualified for direct attachment to Power5 / i5 server backplanes and expansion drawers. The drive supports RAID configurations and hot-swap operation, making it ideal for classic AS/400 and Power5 systems requiring reliable, high-performance internal storage without external enclosures.
Features
- 282.25 GB formatted capacity
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low-latency random I/O
- Ultra320 SCSI interface
- 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: 4329
- CCIN: 19B1
- Part Number: 42R6677
- Capacity: 282.25 GB
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Interface: Ultra320 SCSI
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Compatibility: Power5 / eServer i5 systems and expansion drawers
Compatibility
The IBM 4329 282.25GB 15K RPM Disk Unit is compatible with:
- Power Systems & iSeries Models: eServer i5 Model 520 (9406-520), Power5 (9405/9406-520, 9406-550, 9119-595), and compatible EXP drawers
- Operating Systems: IBM i (OS/400 V5R3+), AIX 5.3+/6.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE)
- Attachment: Internal Ultra320 SCSI backplane or EXP drawer bays
- Limitations: Designed for Power5 / i5 era systems; requires matching Ultra320 SCSI controller and RAID configuration
Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for your specific eServer i5 or Power5 model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
