Product Description
IBM 3303 3 TB 3.5-inch 7.2K RPM NL SAS HDD
IBM 3303 3 TB 3.5-inch 7.2K RPM NL SAS HDD feature (#3303) consisting of a single Nearline SAS 3-terabyte 3.5-inch disk drive with 7,200 RPM speed. This enterprise-grade, hot-swappable NL-SAS HDD is built into a carrier for easy installation, providing reliable, high-capacity bulk storage with lower power consumption and cost efficiency compared to performance SAS drives. It is optimized for capacity-intensive workloads in midrange storage arrays.
It is specifically designed for 12-bay enclosures within the IBM Storwize V7000 Gen1 family.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch (LFF) |
| Interface | 6 Gb/s Nearline SAS |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Feature Code / Part Number | 3303 (often associated with FRU equivalents like 85Y6187 or 49Y7466) |
| Drive Type | Nearline SAS HDD (enterprise-class, capacity-optimized) |
| Installation | Hot-swappable; single drive feature; carrier included |
Configuration Options
The base offering is a single drive (#3303). Common associated IBM options for Storwize V7000 Gen1 environments include:
- Drive Fillers/Blanks: For unused bays to ensure proper airflow and aesthetics
- Other Drives: Mix with other supported SAS/SSD drives in the same enclosure (e.g., 10K/15K SAS for performance tiers or smaller NL-SAS)
- No additional adapters or licenses required for basic installation
These support simple, incremental capacity additions in compatible 12-bay LFF enclosures.
Compatibilities
The IBM 3303 3 TB Nearline SAS HDD is compatible with:
- Enclosures: IBM Storwize V7000 Gen1 12-bay models:
- Control Enclosures: 2076-112 (LFF), 2076-312 (LFF with 10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE ports)
- Expansion Enclosure: 2076-212 (12 x 3.5-inch LFF)
- Systems: Storwize V7000 Gen1 (2076-1xx/3xx series); inherits full system capabilities like storage virtualization, thin provisioning, Easy Tier (for automated tiering with SSD/10K SAS), RAID 0/1/5/6/10, and FlashCopy snapshots/remote mirroring.
- Operating Systems / Servers: Broad support via Storwize V7000 host connectivity (8 Gb FC, 1 Gb/10 Gb iSCSI/FCoE); compatible with major OS including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat/SUSE Linux, VMware vSphere/ESXi, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris, HP-UX.
- Restrictions: Limited to 12-bay LFF enclosures in Gen1; not intended for SFF-only bays or later generations (e.g., Gen2/Gen3 use different feature codes like AHD3 for higher-capacity NL drives); ensure firmware level supports the drive for optimal performance and reliability.
This enables economical, high-density capacity expansion in legacy Storwize V7000 Gen1 configurations.
The unit comes with a 60-day warranty for added assurance.
