Name: 00AR418 IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 64MB Cache Hot-Swap 3.5-Inch HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AR418
Price: 177.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hard Drive is built to fit into Storwize storage systems, providing reliable and efficient storage expansion. It works well in enterprise settings where balancing capacity with performance and ease of maintenance is important.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AR418
Alternate Part Number	00AR418-01-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	3TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM Storwize Storage System

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 3TB hard drive delivers dependable storage designed for Storwize storage systems. It offers a balance of capacity and speed, making it suitable for environments that need steady data access and storage expansion. Often found in enterprise storage arrays, this drive supports applications requiring consistent throughput and reliability. IT professionals and system administrators commonly use it to scale storage without compromising system uptime. Key Features Large 3TB capacity supports extensive data storage demands SAS 6Gb/s interface provides quick and stable data transfers 7200 RPM speed balances performance and power consumption 64MB cache buffer helps reduce data access latency Designed for hot-swapping to maintain operations without downtime This hard drive typically sees use in data centers and enterprise server setups where continuous operation and data integrity are critical. It plays a role in storing critical files, virtual machines, or databases that benefit from its mix of speed and capacity.

Use Cases
The IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hard Drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable and scalable storage solutions. It is commonly used in data centers and virtualization platforms where high-capacity, efficient storage expansion is critical for workload management. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in IBM Storwize storage clusters for mid-sized to large enterprises. Supporting virtualization environments that demand balanced I/O performance and storage density. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within data centers requiring hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime. Enhancing storage in business-critical applications with consistent throughput and fast data access. Integrating into remote office storage setups needing reliable and maintainable enterprise-grade drives. This hard drive facilitates operational continuity by enabling straightforward upgrades and replacements without interrupting service. Its compatibility with high-availability storage systems supports scalable growth while maintaining performance standards essential to enterprise IT infrastructures.