IBM 00WK780 and 00WK781 2TB SAS Drive Label Guide

Procurement note: Representative examples support identification and procurement planning. Final model, condition, compatibility, evidence, availability, and quotation remain order-specific.

SECTION 01

Copy all IBM service identifiers

The photographed label shows IBM P/N 00WK781, IBM FRU 00WK780 and IBM Label P/N 00WK896. Record each field exactly. A buyer searching by FRU may still need the order line to preserve the P/N, label identity, carrier and target system for service matching.

• IBM P/N 00WK781
• IBM FRU 00WK780
• IBM Label P/N 00WK896
• Carrier included or excluded

SECTION 02

Retain the Seagate base-drive model

The same label identifies Seagate ST2000NX0263. Seagate documentation lists this exact 2TB 2.5-inch SAS model separately from other sector-format suffixes. Keep ST2000NX0263 on the RFQ instead of reducing the request to IBM 2TB SAS or assuming another ST2000NX model is equivalent.

• ST2000NX0263
• 2TB 2.5-inch form
• SAS 12 Gb/s
• 7,200 RPM label context

SECTION 03

Do not lose the 4Kn requirement

Seagate’s product manual identifies ST2000NX0263 as a 4096-native model, while neighboring 2TB suffixes cover other host-visible formats. Confirm that the IBM platform, controller, array and operating environment accept the required format before approving a replacement or rebuild candidate.

• 4096-native model context
• Controller format support
• Existing array members
• Migration or rebuild plan

SECTION 04

Match firmware and carrier context

An IBM service part may include firmware and carrier expectations beyond the base manufacturer’s model. Capture the installed firmware, system machine type or model, controller firmware, bay and carrier. Do not treat a bare ST2000NX0263 as an IBM service replacement unless the quote states the difference and the buyer approves it.

• IBM system model
• Installed and required firmware
• Controller and bay
• IBM carrier requirement

SECTION 05

Build the IBM replacement RFQ

Send the failed or installed label, requested IBM P/N and FRU, base-drive model, quantity, platform, controller, sector format, target condition, destination and requested evidence. Final availability, condition, test scope, packing, and quotation are confirmed per order.

• Installed label photo
• P/N, FRU and base model
• Platform and sector format
• Quantity, condition and destination