IBM 43W9715 750GB, 7,200 RPM, 3.5" W/ FC interposer HDD Internal Hard Disk Drive
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About this product
This IBM 43W9715 is a 750GB internal hard disk drive, operating at 7,200 RPM. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and utilizes a SATA interface, enhanced with an FC interposer. The drive includes a 16MB cache and offers a hot-swap feature, making it suitable for PC systems where quick drive replacement is needed. Designed as an HDD-only storage format, it provides a reliable option for expanding storage in compatible setups.
Our take
The IBM 43W9715 offers a decent 750GB of storage with a solid 7,200 RPM spin speed, which is a good baseline for performance in a traditional hard drive. The inclusion of a hot-swap feature is a definite plus for certain server or workstation environments, or any system designed to take advantage of it. However, the 16MB cache is on the smaller side compared to more modern drives, which might impact performance in very demanding scenarios. Also, the "FC interposer" on the SATA interface suggests it might be tailored for specific IBM systems, so compatibility should be verified for general PC use.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed
- 750GB storage capacity
- Hot Swap feature
- Standard 3.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Smaller 16MB cache
- FC interposer might imply specialized compatibility
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN 43W9715
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand IBM
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 16 specifications
- Type
- Internal Hard Disk Drives
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- IBM 43W9715
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 750 GB
- Interface
- SATA (with FC Interposer)
- Product Line
- IBM 43W9715
- Cache
- 16 MB
