Name: 44W2194 IBM 146GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 44W2194
Price: 141.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 146GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is a reliable storage solution designed for enterprise servers and data centers. It offers fast data access and supports hot swapping, making it a practical choice for environments where quick maintenance and consistent performance are essential.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	44W2194
Alternate Part Number	44W2194-06-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15mm
Width	70mm
Depth	100mm
Dimensions	15mm x 70mm x 100mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 146GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for environments that demand high performance and reliability, such as data centers and enterprise servers. Often found in IBM server configurations, it delivers quick data retrieval suited for intensive computing tasks. Engineered for IT professionals and system administrators, the drive supports hot swapping, allowing for minimal downtime during replacements or upgrades. It’s commonly used in storage arrays and RAID setups where speed and availability are critical. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle reduces latency during read/write operations Supports SAS 6Gb/s interface for consistent data throughput Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server environments Hot-swappable capability simplifies drive maintenance and replacement Designed for enterprise workloads needing dependable storage performance This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where uptime and speed are crucial. It contributes to smoother operations in mission-critical applications by keeping data accessible and reducing delays.

Use Cases
This hard drive is ideal for environments requiring fast, reliable storage solutions with minimal downtime. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise servers to manage critical business data Used in RAID configurations to enhance data redundancy and performance Employed in data centers for high-speed transactional databases Deployed in virtualized server environments requiring rapid data access Utilized in backup systems needing hot-swappable capability for quick maintenance Its robust design and performance features make it suitable for demanding IT infrastructure where data integrity and uptime are priorities.