IBM - 41Y8473 - 300GB 10K 6GPS 2.5 SFF NHP HDD

The IBM 41Y8473 is a refurbished 300GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SFF enterprise hard drive built for IBM platforms that use 6Gb/s SAS storage connectivity. It is designed for consistent I/O performance and predictable latency in server and storage environments where reliability and serviceability matter.

This drive is a practical option for maintenance, spares, and capacity expansion in IBM infrastructures, and it is commonly deployed alongside IBM backplanes and RAID CONTROLLER options for redundancy and simplified drive management. For alternative media choices in the same ecosystem, consider SSD where lower latency and higher IOPS are required.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics of the IBM 41Y8473 for professional IT deployments:

• 300GB capacity to support OS volumes, logs, and tiered application datasets in enterprise servers.
• 10K RPM spindle speed to deliver balanced performance for mixed read/write workloads.
• 6Gb/s SAS interface to integrate with common IBM SAS backplanes and controllers.
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor to fit dense drive bays in rack servers and storage enclosures.
• Enterprise HDD design to support 24/7 operation in data center and edge server roles.
• Compatible IBM FRU/part number 41Y8473 to match supported IBM configurations and maintenance requirements.
• Compatibility with IBM System x and IBM storage families that accept 2.5-inch SAS drives, for example select System x rack servers and blade/storage enclosures using SAS SFF drive bays.
• Suitable for RAID arrays (RAID 1/5/6/10 depending on controller) to improve availability and service continuity.

For correct physical installation in supported chassis, verify the required mounting hardware and consider matching the drive with the appropriate CADDY type used in your IBM server or enclosure.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished drives are well-suited for extending the lifecycle of existing IBM estates, supporting maintenance contracts, and controlling spend versus buying new—while also reducing electronic waste.

Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware shipping worldwide from Denmark. This product includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries: three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and additional IBM parts can be sourced via our IBM range.