Name: 49Y7385 IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y7385
Price: 244.46 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hard drive offers high-speed and reliable storage designed for enterprise server environments. It fits into dense hardware setups, delivering consistent performance for demanding workloads without compromising on size or efficiency.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y7385
Alternate Part Number	49Y7385-13-LV

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This IBM 146GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments that demand reliable and fast storage. It is commonly used in servers and storage arrays where quick data retrieval and consistent performance are critical. Often found in data centers, this drive supports applications requiring high-speed access, such as virtualization, database management, and transactional workloads. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its durable design and efficient data handling. Key Features High-speed 6Gb/s SAS interface for rapid data transfers 15000 RPM rotational speed reduces latency Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations 16MB cache enhances overall drive responsiveness Engineered for enterprise-grade workloads and reliability This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where space and performance are both priorities. By combining fast rotational speeds with a robust cache, it helps keep critical business applications running smoothly without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hard drive is designed for demanding enterprise server environments where rapid data access and high reliability are critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, database servers, and high-transaction workloads that require consistent throughput within compact server configurations. How It's Used: Deployed in data center blade servers to support high-density virtualization clusters with sustained I/O performance. Integrated into enterprise storage arrays handling transactional database applications for financial and healthcare industries. Used in rack-mounted servers running real-time analytics workloads requiring fast read/write cycles. Installed in remote office servers where space constraints demand 2.5-inch form factors without sacrificing speed. Employed in storage tiering setups to accelerate hot data access within mixed workload environments. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by balancing high-speed data transfer with compact size, facilitating scalability in server infrastructures. Its consistent performance supports critical workloads, ensuring responsiveness in environments where latency and throughput directly impact business operations.