Name: 00AD050 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AD050
Price: 659.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch 64MB Cache Hard Drive is built to fit into enterprise server environments where speed and reliability are top priorities. It offers quick access to data with its high spindle speed and SAS interface, making it a solid choice for storage-intensive tasks in data centers and professional IT setups.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AD050

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch (SFF)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This IBM hard drive is designed to deliver fast and dependable storage performance in enterprise settings. With its 15,000 RPM speed and 6.0 Gbps SAS interface, it handles demanding workloads smoothly and reduces latency. Often found in data centers and server racks, this drive supports applications requiring quick read and write access. It’s built for IT professionals managing critical systems where uptime and speed matter. Key Features High spindle speed improves response times for database and transactional operations Large 64MB cache helps buffer data for efficient processing Compact 2.5-inch size allows use in dense server arrays SAS 6.0 Gbps interface provides a stable and fast data transfer path Robust design ensures durability under heavy workloads This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and high-availability systems. It plays a crucial role in environments where consistent, fast access to data is essential, supporting business-critical applications without compromise.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch 64MB Cache Hard Drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage solutions where rapid data retrieval and sustained throughput are critical. It is ideally suited to environments that demand high-performance disk access, such as data centers and virtualization platforms handling intensive workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in high-density rack servers within data centers requiring low-latency access for transactional databases. Integrated into enterprise IT storage clusters supporting real-time analytics and big data processing. Utilized in virtualization environments to deliver rapid I/O performance for multiple concurrent virtual machines. Implemented in professional SAN infrastructures where consistent throughput and reliability are essential. Applied in remote office server setups that manage critical business applications with demanding storage needs. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by providing dependable high-speed storage that supports scalability in complex enterprise systems. Its performance characteristics help maintain responsiveness and data integrity across demanding IT workloads.