7998-8236 - IBM 146GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive

7998-8236 - IBM 146GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU: 7998-8236 Brand: IBM Browse: Enterprise SAS Hard Drives Category: Server Hard Drive
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About the 7998-8236

Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the IBM 7998-8236 (7998-8236 - IBM 146GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive) is a Server Hard Drive component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 146 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS. 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 sources the 7998-8236 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity

    146 GB

  • Spindle Speed

    10,000 RPM

  • Form Factor

    2.5-inch

  • Interface

    SAS

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Professionally tested — new available on request

  • Warranty

    90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty

    Coverage
    Advance replacement — we ship first, you return the faulty unit

  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET

  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPN7998-8236
ManufacturerIBM
CategoryServer Hard Drive
Capacity146 GB
Spindle Speed10,000 RPM
Form Factor2.5-inch
InterfaceSAS
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Returns — US
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The 7998-8236 is a IBM server hard drive component with capacity 146 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 7998-8236 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 7998-8236 work with my RAID controller?

The 7998-8236 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 7998-8236 ship?

If in stock, the 7998-8236 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.

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Common Use Cases for 7998-8236

The 7998-8236 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 7998-8236?

The 7998-8236 is a IBM enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 146 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 7998-8236

Pros

  • Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
  • Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds

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 7998-8236

Is the 7998-8236 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 7998-8236 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 7998-8236 work with my RAID controller?
The 7998-8236 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 7998-8236 ship?
If in stock, the 7998-8236 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 7998-8236?
New 7998-8236 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 7998-8236?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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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 7998-8236, 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 7998-8236 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.

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