Name: 40K1049 IBM 73GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 40K1049
Price: 271.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 73GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides a solid blend of speed and capacity tailored for enterprise storage systems. It fits into server setups where reliability and quick data access are essential, especially in busy data environments needing robust performance without compromise.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	40K1049
Alternate Part Number	40K1049-06-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM servers,Enterprise servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.0 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.0 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 73GB hard drive offers high-speed performance designed for enterprise environments requiring quick data retrieval and storage. It's commonly used in servers and storage arrays where consistent uptime and fast access to data are critical. Built for IT professionals managing databases, virtualization, or transactional systems, this drive delivers dependable storage with a balance of capacity and speed. Its hot-swappable design allows for easy replacement without shutting down systems, which helps reduce downtime. Key Features High spindle speed enhances performance under heavy workloads 3Gb/s SAS interface supports fast and secure data communication Durable 3.5-inch drive size fits most server bays Hot-swappable capability enables quick hardware changes without system interruption Reliable brand support suitable for enterprise-grade storage needs This hard drive is typically found in data centers or enterprise servers where continuous operation and speed are necessary. It plays a critical role in environments where quick access to frequently used data can impact overall system performance.

Use Cases
This hard drive is well-suited for enterprise storage applications that require fast, reliable, and maintainable data storage solutions. How It's Used: Installed in server systems to handle high-speed transactional databases Deployed in RAID arrays for enhanced data redundancy and performance Used in virtualization hosts to support multiple virtual machines with quick data access Employed in data centers for mission-critical applications requiring minimal downtime Hot-swapped during maintenance to replace drives without interrupting system operations These use cases demonstrate the hard drive’s ability to support demanding IT environments where performance and uptime are essential.