Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the NEC NF5023-SM728E (NF5023-SM728E - NEC NF5023-SM728E 600 GB Internal Hard Drive - 6Gb/s SAS - 15000 rpm - Hot Swappable) is a Server Hard Drive component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 600 GB, spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, interface of SAS, data rate of 6 Gb/s, features of Hot-Swap. 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 supplies the NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E is a NEC server hard drive component with capacity 600 GB, spindle speed 15,000 RPM, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the NF5023-SM728E for $1,316.79 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the NF5023-SM728E work with my RAID controller?
The NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E ship?
If in stock, the NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E?
The NF5023-SM728E is a NEC enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 600 GB and spindle speed 15,000 RPM, manufactured by NEC. 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 NF5023-SM728E
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 NF5023-SM728E
Is the NF5023-SM728E a genuine NEC part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every NF5023-SM728E as factory-original NEC inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned NEC servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the NF5023-SM728E work with my RAID controller?
The NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E ship?
If in stock, the NF5023-SM728E 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 NF5023-SM728E?
New NF5023-SM728E units carry the full NEC 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 NF5023-SM728E?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the NF5023 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
NF5023-CM703T — NF5023-CM703T - NEC 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $485.53
NF5023-CM708T — NF5023-CM708T - NEC 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,031.07
NF5023-CM727T — NF5023-CM727T - NEC 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,031.07
NF5023-SM725E — NF5023-SM725E - NEC NF5023-SM725E 300 GB Internal Hard Drive - 6Gb/s SAS - 15000 rpm - Hot Swappable — $848.43
NF5023-SM727E — NF5023-SM727E - NEC 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,466.97
NF5023-SM808E — NF5023-SM808E - NEC NF5023-SM808E 2 TB Internal Hard Drive - SATA - 7200 rpm — $397.76
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 NF5023-SM728E, 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 NF5023-SM728E 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.