Name: 0B23661 HGST 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HGST
SKU: 0B23661
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (116 reviews)

Product Overview
The HGST Ultrastar 15K600 Series 300GB hard drive offers a reliable, high-speed storage option for enterprise environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface to handle demanding workloads with fast data access, making it suitable for servers and storage arrays that need consistent performance.

General Information
Brand	HGST
Part Number	0B23661

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,RAID,Enterprise storage
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HGST Ultrastar 15K600 Series is built to deliver quick and dependable storage in demanding environments. It’s commonly found in enterprise servers and data centers where speed and reliability are critical. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, this hard drive handles intense workloads such as databases, virtualization, and transaction processing. Its high rotational speed and SAS interface help keep data flowing smoothly under pressure. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM rotation for rapid data retrieval Robust 6Gb/s SAS connection for efficient data transfer Generous 64MB cache to enhance overall throughput 300GB storage capacity balances space and performance Durable 3.5-inch design built to fit standard enterprise hardware This drive is often deployed in rackmounted servers and storage arrays that demand consistent performance. It plays a key role where quick access to data can impact overall system responsiveness and uptime. Many organizations rely on the Ultrastar 15K600 in their critical applications because it provides a solid mix of speed and reliability without unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
The HGST Ultrastar 15K600 Series 300GB hard drive is designed for high-demand enterprise storage scenarios where rapid data throughput and reliability are essential. It is particularly suited for data centers and virtualization clusters requiring consistent low-latency access and intensive I/O operations. How It's Used: Deployment in enterprise storage arrays supporting transactional databases to maintain high IOPS performance. Integration into virtualization servers hosting multiple VMs in medium to large-scale data centers. Use in high-frequency trading platforms requiring minimal access latency and rapid data processing. Implementation within backup and recovery systems where reliable, fast sequential writes are critical. Utilization in mission-critical server environments for real-time analytics and data warehousing workloads. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering low latency and high throughput, essential for scaling storage infrastructures handling demanding workloads. Its SAS interface and robust design allow system architects to build resilient and performant storage solutions suited to evolving enterprise needs.