IBM Hard Drives in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-moving server markets in the region, and ICD supplies IBM enterprise parts into the Kingdom’s Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam hubs. ICD supplies genuine IBM hot-swap SAS and NL-SAS hard drives for the System x line — the platform that grew out of IBM’s x86 server business and is still in production across the region. Whether you are keeping an older x3650 alive or scaling a newer M5 fleet, the parts on this page are real, in-catalog IBM units we can quote and ship.
Popular pulls right now include 39R7366 IBM 73.4-GB 10K 2.5 SAS HP [ 10 Pack ], with the full IBM HDD range below.
IBM Hard Drives models we supply
Every part below is a genuine IBM FRU/option held in our catalog. Spec data is read from the part itself — match the part number to your server’s machine type before ordering.
| IBM Part | Capacity | Interface / speed / FF | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39R7366 | 73.4 GB | SAS 10K 2.5" | System x3500 M5 |
| 42D0752 | 500 GB | SATA 7.2K 2.5" | Flex System x240 |
| 49Y1944 | 2 TB | SATA 7.2K 3.5" | System x3550 M4 / M5 |
| 23R1771 | 73 GB | 15K | System x3550 M4 / M5 |
| 00Y2431 | 900 GB | SAS 10K 2.5" | System x3500 M5 |
| 01LU903 | 1860 GB | SAS | System x3550 M5 |
| 42D0648 | 300 GB | SAS 10K 2.5" | System x3650 M4 / M5 |
Need it spec’d against your exact chassis? 01LU903 IBM 1860GB SAS SSD RI 4224. is one of several configurations we supply — send us the machine type and we will confirm the right carrier and firmware level.
Drive bays, trays and SAS generations
IBM System x servers carry hot-swap drives in colour-coded G2HS and G3HS carriers — the 2.5-inch SFF tray for the high-density x3550/x3650 bays and the 3.5-inch LFF tray for capacity-oriented chassis. Getting the carrier generation right matters: a G2HS sled will not always seat in a G3HS backplane, so we match the tray to the exact machine type before we ship.
Spindle choice follows the workload. 15K and 10K SAS drives suit transactional databases and virtualisation, while 7.2K NL-SAS units give you bulk capacity for archives and backup targets at a lower cost per terabyte. All of the drives below are enterprise-class SAS or NL-SAS — not desktop SATA — rated for 24×7 duty in a redundant array.
Buying IBM hard drives in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh anchors government and financial workloads, Jeddah covers the western region and the Red Sea projects, and Dammam serves the Eastern Province energy sector. Vision 2030 and NEOM are driving a wave of new colocation and edge builds across all three.
What Riyadh buyers get from ICD: We prepare shipments with SABER / SASO conformity in mind so parts clear Saudi customs cleanly, and we quote in USD against multi-year refresh programmes.
For a fast example, 49Y1944 IBM 2-TB 7.2K 3.5 HS SATA HDD ships from the same source that serves our Saudi Arabia customers.
Running this hardware past IBM’s support date? See IBM end-of-life support in Saudi Arabia for parts and maintenance cover.
Before you order
- Send the server machine type (e.g. 7915 for x3650 M4) so we match the G2HS/G3HS carrier.
- Confirm whether you need SAS or NL-SAS — they are not interchangeable for performance tiers.
- Tell us the existing array size so new drives match capacity and spindle speed.
- Ask about a caddy-included option if you are adding drives to empty bays.
Not sure which IBM part fits? Send your server model and our team will confirm compatibility before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are IBM drives shipped to the Kingdom prepared for SABER/SASO clearance?
Yes, shipments are prepared with SABER / SASO conformity in mind so they clear Saudi customs cleanly. Supply reaches the Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam hubs, where Vision 2030 and NEOM are driving a wave of new colocation and edge builds. Quotes are aligned with multi-year refresh programmes and returned within 24 hours.
Which large-capacity SATA drive fits a System x3550 M4 or M5?
The 49Y1944 2 TB 7.2K 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA drive is listed for the System x3550 M4 / M5 and ships from the same source that serves Saudi customers. The 3.5-inch LFF tray serves capacity-oriented chassis, while the 2.5-inch SFF tray fits the high-density x3550/x3650 bays, so confirm the bay type first.
Are 73.4 GB 10K SAS drives still available for older System x arrays?
Yes, the 39R7366 73.4 GB 10K 2.5-inch SAS drive, offered as a 10 pack, is a popular pull right now and is listed for the System x3500 M5. Share the existing array size so new drives match capacity and spindle speed, and send the machine type so the right carrier and firmware level are confirmed.
Which spindle speed should I pick for transactional databases versus archives?
Pick 15K or 10K SAS for transactional databases and virtualisation, and 7.2K NL-SAS for bulk capacity in archives and backup targets. SAS and NL-SAS are not interchangeable for performance tiers, so confirm which you need. Hot-swap drives sit in colour-coded G2HS and G3HS carriers matched to the exact machine type.