IBM part number 2104-6139 identifies the 2104-6139 - IBM 36GB 10000RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive, an enterprise-grade Server Hard Drive unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 36 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 3.5-inch, interface of SCSI. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network supplies the 2104-6139 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 2104-6139 is a IBM server hard drive component with capacity 36 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 3.5-inch. Pro Disk Network sells the 2104-6139 for $487.07 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 2104-6139 work with my RAID controller?
The 2104-6139 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 2104-6139 ship?
If in stock, the 2104-6139 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 2104-6139 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 2104-6139?
The 2104-6139 is a IBM enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 36 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 2104-6139
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about 2104-6139
Is the 2104-6139 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 2104-6139 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 2104-6139 work with my RAID controller?
The 2104-6139 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 2104-6139 ship?
If in stock, the 2104-6139 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 2104-6139?
New 2104-6139 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 2104-6139?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 2104 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
2104-3230 — 2104-3230 - IBM 110-220V Power Supply — $565.32
2104-4073 — 2104-4073 - IBM 73GB 10000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $405.26
2104-4300 — 2104-4300 - IBM 300GB 10000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $859.30
2104-4646 — 2104-4646 - IBM 146GB 15000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $725.33
2104-6118 — 2104-6118 - IBM 18GB 10000RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $274.89
2104-6172 — 2104-6172 - IBM 73GB 10000RPM Ultra 160 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $438.16
2104-6246 — 2104-6246 - IBM 146GB 10000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $503.09
2104-6572 — 2104-6572 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $480.21
2104006 — 2104006 - Adaptec 48300 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Adapter - Up to 300MBps - 1 x SFF-8470 SAS 300 - Serial Attached SCSI External 1 x SFF-8484 SAS 300 — $273.63
21044536 — 21044536 - IBM 36.40 GB 3.5 Internal Hard Drive - Ultra320 SCSI - 15000 rpm — $415.37
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 2104-6139, 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 2104-6139 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.