This IBM 2072-ACLK delivers Server Hard Drive functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 600 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Workload fit covers Hyper-V cluster storage, Proxmox VE shared storage, Ceph OSDs, MinIO erasure-coded pools, and bulk file-server (SMB/NFS) duty. Pro Disk Network supplies the 2072-ACLK to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 2072-ACLK is a IBM server hard drive component with capacity 600 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 2072-ACLK is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the 2072-ACLK work with my RAID controller?
The 2072-ACLK operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 2072-ACLK ship?
If in stock, the 2072-ACLK ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 2072-ACLK is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the 2072-ACLK?
The 2072-ACLK is a IBM enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 600 GB and spindle speed 10,000 RPM, manufactured by IBM. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 2072-ACLK
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about 2072-ACLK
Is the 2072-ACLK a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 2072-ACLK as factory-original IBM inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 2072-ACLK work with my RAID controller?
The 2072-ACLK operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 2072-ACLK ship?
If in stock, the 2072-ACLK ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 2072-ACLK?
New 2072-ACLK units carry the full IBM manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 2072-ACLK?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 2072 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
2072-24C-C1-04 — 2072-24C-C1-04 - IBM Storwize V3700 SFF Dual. Control Enclosure 2 x 8GB FC 4-Port 8 x 300GB 15K SAS HDD — $7,490.70
2072-24E — 2072-24E - IBM V3700 Expansion (2072SEU) Storwize Disk 2.5inch Expansion Enclosure — $172.00
2072-2DC — 2072-2DC - IBM 2072 Storwize V3700 SFF DC Dual Control Enclosure — $3,148.54
2072-ACKB — 2072-ACKB - IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $234.47
2072-ACKC — 2072-ACKC - IBM Storwize V3700 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $470.99
2072-ACLA — 2072-ACLA - IBM Storwize V3700 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $285.46
2072-ACLB — 2072-ACLB - IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $274.23
2072-ACLC — 2072-ACLC - IBM 600GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $158.40
2072-ACLL — 2072-ACLL - IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $137.60
2072-ACLM — 2072-ACLM - IBM 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $145.60
2072-ACLT — 2072-ACLT - IBM 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $278.41
2072-ACMF — 2072-ACMF - IBM 800GB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $876.94
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the 2072-ACLK, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the 2072-ACLK for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.