📦 IBM 73GB 10K SCSI Enterprise HDD

Model: ST973401LC | IBM PN: 39R7338 | Feature Code: 40K1038 | 10,000 RPM

The IBM 39R7338 is a professional-grade legacy storage solution built for 24/7 mission-critical operation. As an Ultra-320 SCSI device, it supports data transfer rates up to 320 MB/s. This drive is a primary replacement part for many vintage IBM server backplanes and specialized industrial equipment that still rely on the robust 80-pin SCA-2 SCSI standard.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Brand: IBM (OEM Seagate)

• Series: Savvio 10K.1

• Model Number: ST973401LC

• IBM Part Numbers: 39R7338, 40K1038, 26K5836

• Capacity: 73.4 GB

• Interface: Ultra-320 SCSI

• Connector: 80-Pin SCA-2 (Single Connector Attachment)

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (15mm SFF)

• Rotation Speed: 10,000 RPM

• Cache: 8 MB

✅ Reliability & Condition

• Condition: Refurbished - Excellent. Professionally audited, secure-erased, and rigorously tested to ensure 100% health and peak performance.

• Legacy Durability: Engineered for high-availability environments, featuring a high MTBF suitable for continuous server workloads.

• Tested Integrity: Each drive undergoes full surface scans to verify zero bad sectors and optimal seek times.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Certified Systems: Native support for IBM BladeCenter HS20 (Types 8843, 1883), BladeCenter LS20, and various IBM eServer xSeries models.

• Best For: Industrial controller maintenance, legacy server repair, and database recovery for older hardware tiers.

• Note: This is a SCSI drive. It is not compatible with modern SAS or SATA interfaces.