The IBM 42D0389 is a 500 GB internal SATA hard drive operating at 7200 RPM, designed for enterprise storage expansion in rack-mounted servers and storage systems. With SATA/150 connectivity, it delivers sustained throughput suitable for general-purpose workloads including file serving, backup repositories, and archival applications. The 3.5-inch form factor integrates into standard drive bays found in IBM and compatible server platforms from the mid-2000s through early 2010s generation hardware. Typical deployments include legacy system upgrades, secondary storage tiers, and cost-effective capacity expansion in environments where SATA performance meets operational requirements.
All units are tested and guaranteed functional. Available via quote from G5 Network Group.
