IBM 1.8TB SAS 12Gb/s 10K RPM 2.5-inch HDD with Tray for FlashSystem 5015 / 5035

The IBM 02PX740 is a 1.8TB SAS 12Gb/s 10,000RPM 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive with tray, IBM-qualified for the hybrid capacity tier of IBM FlashSystem 5015 and FlashSystem 5035 — delivering high-performance spinning disk storage for workloads requiring 10K RPM HDD performance within IBM's FlashSystem 5000 hybrid architecture.

Key Features

• 1.8TB 10,000RPM SAS 12Gb/s HDD — higher performance HDD tier option vs. 7200RPM NL-SAS
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor with included IBM tray for hot-swap installation
• IBM-qualified for FlashSystem 5015 and 5035 hybrid storage systems
• Dual-port SAS 12Gb/s for full redundant path backplane connectivity
• 10K RPM performance suits latency-sensitive HDD-tier workloads alongside SSD cache

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 02PX740
• Manufacturer: IBM
• Capacity: 1.8TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF with Tray
• RPM: 10,000
• Compatible Systems: IBM FlashSystem 5015, FlashSystem 5035

Storage Specifications

• Interface Ports: Dual-port SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive Class: Enterprise 10K (performance HDD)
• Buffer: 128MB cache
• Sector Size: 512e
• Hot-Swap: Yes (with IBM tray)
• Workload Rating: Up to 550TB/year

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 220 MB/s
• Average Latency: ~3ms (10K RPM rotational)
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C
• Annual Failure Rate: <0.44%

Use Cases

• 10K RPM performance HDD tier in IBM FlashSystem 5015 and 5035 hybrid arrays
• Workloads requiring higher HDD performance than NL-SAS 7200RPM within FlashSystem 5000
• Replacement of failed 1.8TB 10K SAS drives in IBM FlashSystem 5015/5035 systems
• Secondary storage tier for semi-active data alongside SSD primary tier in hybrid arrays

Compatibility

• IBM FlashSystem 5015 and FlashSystem 5035 hybrid storage systems
• Not compatible with FlashSystem all-flash models or Storwize V5000E (see 02YC024)
• Managed via IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM Storage Insights
• Verify IBM QDL for your FlashSystem firmware version before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 02PX740 and 02YC024?

Both are 1.8TB SAS 12Gb/s 10K RPM HDDs, but are qualified for different IBM platforms. The 02PX740 is qualified for FlashSystem 5015 and 5035, while the 02YC024 is qualified for Storwize V5000E. They are platform-specific and not interchangeable across those systems.

Why choose a 10K RPM HDD over NL-SAS in a hybrid array?

10K RPM drives offer lower rotational latency (~3ms vs ~4ms for 7200RPM) and higher sustained throughput per drive, making them better suited for semi-active or mixed I/O workloads that benefit from faster HDD response alongside an SSD cache tier.

Does the 02PX740 include the IBM storage tray?

Yes — the drive ships with the IBM tray included, enabling direct hot-swap installation into FlashSystem 5015 and 5035 SFF drive bays without a separate carrier.

The IBM 02PX740 brings 10K RPM enterprise HDD performance to the hybrid capacity tier of IBM FlashSystem 5015 and 5035 — offering a higher-performance spinning disk alternative to NL-SAS for workloads where HDD tier latency and throughput matter alongside the SSD primary tier.