Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the IBM 45N8056 (45N8056 - IBM 160GB MLC SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 160 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 3 Gb/s, features of MLC NAND. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network maintains the 45N8056 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 45N8056 is a IBM solid state drives component with capacity 160 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the 45N8056 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The 45N8056 is a IBM solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 45N8056 ship?
45N8056 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The 45N8056 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 Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the 45N8056?
The 45N8056 is a IBM enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 160 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, 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 45N8056
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 45N8056
Is the 45N8056 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 45N8056 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 45N8056 fit my system?
The 45N8056 is a IBM solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 45N8056 ship?
45N8056 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the 45N8056?
New 45N8056 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 45N8056?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.