Name: 90Y8578 IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot Swappable 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 90Y8578
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 90Y8578 IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS hard drive is designed to provide reliable storage expansion for IBM System x3650 M2 servers. It fits into the 3.5-inch hot-swappable bays, supporting quick replacement and maintenance. This drive balances capacity and speed, making it a practical choice for enterprise environments that demand steady data access without downtime.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	90Y8578
Alternate Part Number	90Y8578-16-CT

Technical Information
Capacity	3TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	System x3650 M2

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 3TB 7200RPM SAS hard drive is built for IBM System x3650 M2 servers, providing substantial storage with dependable speed. It often finds use in data centers and enterprise environments where large volumes of data need to be accessed quickly and reliably. Engineered for system administrators and IT professionals, this drive supports continuous operation thanks to its hot-swappable feature, allowing replacements without shutting down the server. It’s commonly found in setups requiring balanced capacity and performance. Key Features High-capacity 3TB storage designed to handle large datasets 7200 RPM speed offers steady and efficient drive operation 6Gb/s SAS interface enhances communication with the server Hot-swappable 3.5-inch form factor streamlines maintenance and upgrades Compatible specifically with IBM System x3650 M2 servers for seamless integration These drives are typically deployed in business-critical applications and environments where uptime and data throughput matter. Their role is crucial in maintaining consistent server performance without interruption during hardware servicing.

Use Cases
The 90Y8578 IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server environments requiring dependable, high-capacity storage with minimal downtime. IT administrators managing IBM System x3650 M2 servers benefit from its hot-swappable design, enabling efficient maintenance and scalability within data centers and virtualization infrastructures. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in enterprise-grade rack-mounted servers for data-intensive applications. Supporting virtualization workloads that demand steady access to large datasets with minimal latency. Facilitating quick drive replacement in high-availability clusters to reduce server downtime. Integrating into storage arrays within mid-sized data centers to enhance throughput and reliability. Utilized by remote office IT setups needing robust, scalable storage solutions compatible with IBM hardware. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by combining consistent performance with easy maintenance, allowing IT teams to scale storage seamlessly. Its integration into existing server architectures helps maintain data accessibility and system uptime critical to enterprise operations.