Name: 73GB 15K RPM SAS 3.5 U320 Drive
Brand: IBM
Price: 83.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 26K5698 73GB 15K RPM SAS 3.5 U320 Drive

The IBM 26K5698 73GB 15K RPM SAS 3.5" U320 drive delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for mission-critical storage environments. Engineered for high-throughput workloads, this 73 GB hard disk combines a fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed ... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 26K5698
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 4.00

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Overview
The IBM 26K5698 73GB 15K RPM SAS 3.5" U320 drive delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for mission-critical storage environments. Engineered for high-throughput workloads, this 73 GB hard disk combines a fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectivity to provide rapid data access, reduced latency, and consistent I/O performance. Its 3.5-inch form factor and U320 interface make it an ideal upgrade for legacy servers and storage arrays seeking to extend the life of existing infrastructure while meeting modern performance expectations.

Key Features

High rotational speed of 15,000 RPM for fast read/write operations
73 GB native capacity with 512-byte sector format
SAS 3.0 interface delivering up to 12 Gb/s bandwidth
U320 (Ultra320) compatibility for seamless integration into legacy SCSI environments
Enterprise-grade reliability with MTBF of 1.2 million hours
Advanced error correction and SMART monitoring for proactive health management
Low power consumption and efficient heat dissipation

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 26K5698
Manufacturer: IBM
Form Factor: 3.5 inch
Capacity: 73 GB (native)
Rotational Speed: 15,000 RPM
Interface: SAS 3.0, U320 SCSI
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Gb/s (SAS)
Average Seek Time: 2.6 ms
Cache: 8 MB DDR2
MTBF: 1.2 million hours
Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 55 °C
Power Consumption: 8 W (typical)

Typical Applications

Enterprise servers requiring high-speed storage for databases and transaction processing
Legacy storage arrays being modernized with SAS connectivity
High-performance computing (HPC) clusters that need fast random I/O
Virtualization platforms hosting multiple virtual machines with demanding I/O profiles
Backup and archival systems where rapid restore times are critical

By integrating the IBM 26K5698 drive, organizations can achieve faster data retrieval, improve overall system responsiveness, and extend the usable life of existing hardware investments while maintaining the reliability standards expected from IBM enterprise storage solutions.