Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Sun 540-7366 (540-7366 - Sun 73GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gbps Hot Swap 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive with Bracket for SPARC Enterprise) is a Laptop Hard Drive component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 73 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, 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 sources the 540-7366 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.
The 540-7366 is a Sun laptop hard drive component with capacity 73 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 540-7366 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
Reviewed By
Reviewed by:Pro Disk Network Engineering Team — . Specifications, compatibility, and pricing for the 540-7366 are shown on this page.
Trust Signals
US-based LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, STE 210, Office 3208, Orlando, FL 32819
Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via UPS
30-Day Returns — pre-paid label on DOA and defective items
Quick Answer: Will the 540-7366 work with my RAID controller?
The 540-7366 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 540-7366 ship?
If in stock, the 540-7366 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 540-7366 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 540-7366?
The 540-7366 is a Sun enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 73 GB and spindle speed 10,000 RPM, manufactured by Sun. 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 540-7366
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
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 540-7366
Is the 540-7366 a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 540-7366 as factory-original Sun inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 540-7366 work with my RAID controller?
The 540-7366 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 540-7366 ship?
If in stock, the 540-7366 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 540-7366?
New 540-7366 units carry the full Sun 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 540-7366?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 540 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
540-7302 — 540-7302 - Sun 515-Watts Power Supply For StorageTek 2510/ 2530 Series Array — $843.46
540-7307 — 540-7307 - Sun 73GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $145.18
540-7307-01 — 540-7307-01 - Sun 73GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $98.17
540-7307-02 — 540-7307-02 - Sun 73GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot Swap 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Bracket — $170.71
540-7311 — 540-7311 - Sun 2GB Kit (2 X 1GB) DDR2-533MHz PC2-4200 ECC Registered CL4 240-Pin DIMM Memory for Blade T6300 Server — $236.33
540-7312 — 540-7312 - Sun 4GB Kit (2 X 2GB) DDR2-533MHz PC2-4200 ECC Registered CL4 240-Pin DIMM Memory for Blade T6300 Server — $173.28
540-7313 — 540-7313 - Sun 8GB Kit (2 X 4GB) DDR2-533MHz PC2-4200 ECC Registered CL4 240-Pin DIMM Memory for Blade T6300 Server — $328.32
540-7315 — 540-7315 - Sun 73GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI LVD Hot-Pluggable 80-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $535.59
540-7315-01 — 540-7315-01 - Sun 73GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI LVD Hot-Pluggable 80-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $611.95
540-7316 — 540-7316 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI LVD Hot-Pluggable 80-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $288.23
540-7319 — 540-7319 - Sun 146GB 10000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $68.45
540-7319-01 — 540-7319-01 - Sun 146GB 10000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $89.08
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Laptop 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 540-7366, 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 540-7366 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.