IBM - 00AR320 - V7000 G2 2TB 7.2k 3.5" 6Gb NL SAS HDD

The IBM 00AR320 is a 2TB nearline SAS (NL-SAS) enterprise hard drive built for capacity expansion in IBM storage environments. It combines a 3.5-inch LFF form factor with a 7.2K RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb SAS interface, making it well-suited for predictable, serviceable deployments in disk enclosures designed for 3.5-inch NL-SAS media.

This drive is commonly used with IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (V7000 G2) systems and related Storwize/V7000-series configurations that accept 3.5-inch 6Gb NL-SAS drives. Typical use cases include capacity tiers for backup repositories, file services, and general-purpose archives where cost-per-GB and steady sequential throughput matter. In mixed-tier designs, it can be complemented with SSD media for higher-IOPS workloads.

Key Features

Key specifications and deployment-relevant features for professional storage builds and maintenance spares:

• 2TB capacity to expand usable storage in capacity-oriented pools and archive tiers.
• 7.2K RPM spindle speed to balance cost-per-GB with consistent throughput for sequential workloads.
• 6Gb NL-SAS interface to support enterprise SAS backplanes and storage connectivity in compatible enclosures.
• 3.5-inch (LFF) drive format to fit large-form-factor disk bays in supported storage shelves.
• Compatibility with IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (V7000 G2) to maintain aligned drive populations in the correct platform family.
• Suitable for IBM Storwize/V7000-series 3.5-inch NL-SAS drive slots to simplify spares strategy across similar frames and shelves.
• Nearline HDD profile to provide economical capacity for backup, archive, and general-purpose capacity workloads.
• Enterprise drive design to support continuous 24/7 operation in data center storage environments.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished drives are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing storage installations, reduce electronic waste, and control budget compared to buying new—especially when you need like-for-like replacements for installed base systems.

All products from Direct Hardware Supply include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. For complete service readiness, align your build with compatible RAID CONTROLLER options and the correct CADDY parts for your enclosure standards.