IBM
IBM 43W7633 1 TB 3.5" SATA hard drive
A 1 TB 3.5" SATA hard drive with 7200 rpm spindle speed, hot-swap capability and dual-port design for DS3200, DS3300 and DS3400 arrays
- TypeHard Drive
- 1 TB storage capacity for large data sets
- 7200 rpm spindle speed for responsive access
- Hot-swap 3.5" form factor enables drive replacement without downtime
- Dual-port SATA interface supports redundant paths
- RoHS certified and compatible with DS3200 DS3300 DS3400 arrays
Enterprise storage drive
The IBM 43W7633 is a 1 TB internal hard drive built for hot-swap bays in IBM System Storage DS3200, DS3300 and DS3400 arrays. It targets administrators who need reliable bulk capacity in a supported platform.
SATA interface constraints
The drive connects through a dual-port SATA interface spinning at 7200 rpm. Throughput is limited by the SATA link and the array controller, so sustained transfer rates will not exceed the bus maximum. Latency suits sequential workloads but not high-IOPS random access.
Hot-swap form factor decides fit
A 3.5 inch hot-swappable carrier is required for installation. Systems without the matching drive tray or backplane cannot accept this unit. Buyers who need a fixed-mount or 2.5 inch drive must choose a different part.
Highlights
- 1 TB storage capacity for large data sets
- 7200 rpm spindle speed for responsive access
- Hot-swap 3.5" form factor enables drive replacement without downtime
- Dual-port SATA interface supports redundant paths
- RoHS certified and compatible with DS3200 DS3300 DS3400 arrays
Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| Type | Hard Drive |
Questions about this item
Is the 43W7633 the only capacity option or are there other sizes in this series?
The part number 43W7633 identifies this specific 1000 GB drive; other capacities would carry different part numbers.
What does the 7200 rpm spindle speed mean for daily throughput in a DS3200 array?
At 7200 rpm the drive delivers typical nearline SATA throughput suited for bulk storage and sequential workloads in those arrays.
Does the dual-port SATA interface limit the drive to 3 Gbit/s or can it run at 6 Gbit/s?
The specification lists the interface as SATA without a generation qualifier, so the link speed will negotiate at the highest rate the backplane supports.
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