IBM 03N5280 73GB 15K 3.5" SCSI HDD – Enterprise Server Hard Drive Ultra320
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About this product
The IBM 03N5280 is a 73GB SCSI enterprise server hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor. This HDD operates at an impressive 15,000 RPM, making it suitable for high-performance server applications. It features hot plug support, hot swap, and an integrated temperature sensor, enhancing its reliability and ease of maintenance in server environments.
Our take
If you're looking for maximum performance from an older SCSI server setup, this IBM 73GB drive stands out with its 15,000 RPM rotation speed. That's a significant bump over the more common 10,000 RPM drives for its class, which should translate to quicker data access and improved responsiveness in critical applications. The inclusion of hot plug and hot swap support, along with a temperature sensor, underscores its enterprise-grade design and reliability for server use. While 73GB is a modest capacity, the speed makes it ideal for OS or application partitions where performance is paramount.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very fast 15,000 RPM rotation speed
- 73 GB storage capacity
- Hot Plug Support and Hot Swap
- Integrated Temperature Sensor
Cons
- Limited 73 GB capacity
- SCSI interface is older technology
Specifications
- Color Silver
- MPN 0B22148
- Brand IBM
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Hard Drive
- Unit Type Unit
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- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- HUS151473VL3800
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap, Temperature Sensor
- Storage Capacity
- 73 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SCSI
- Product Line
- P Series
