Name: 00VN431 IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00VN431
Price: 648.18 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a balance of capacity and speed, fitting well into enterprise storage systems. It's purpose-built for environments where quick, reliable access to data is essential, and its hot-swappable design ensures continuous operation with minimal interruption.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00VN431
Alternate Part Number	00VN431-01-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed to provide reliable and speedy storage for servers and data centers. It's commonly used in environments that demand consistent performance and quick access to large amounts of data, such as database management or virtualization setups. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage, this drive fits into 2.5-inch bays and supports hot swapping, allowing for minimal downtime during replacements or upgrades. Key Features High-capacity 900GB to handle substantial workloads Fast 10,000 RPM speed reduces latency and improves efficiency 12Gb/s SAS interface supports smooth, rapid data transmission Hot-swappable design simplifies maintenance without shutting down systems Compact 2.5-inch size fits standard server configurations This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and high-performance computing clusters. Its robust design and quick data handling help maintain smooth operations where uptime and responsiveness are critical.

Use Cases
The 00VN431 IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is ideal for environments requiring reliable and fast data storage with minimal downtime. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise servers for database management Used in RAID configurations for enhanced data protection Deployed in data centers to support virtualization workloads Integrated into storage arrays for high-performance applications Replaced or upgraded in hot-swappable drive bays to maintain uptime Its design supports critical business operations by ensuring continuous data availability and efficient storage performance.