Name: 00AJ106 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5" 64MB Cache Hot Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AJ106
Price: 564.25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed to deliver fast, reliable storage in enterprise settings. It fits seamlessly into server environments requiring quick access to data and supports hot-swapping to minimize downtime during maintenance. This drive offers a balanced combination of speed and capacity suitable for various storage tasks.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AJ106

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5 inch SAS 6.0 Gbps
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 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	0.591
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.591 x 2.75 x 3.94
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring fast and dependable storage solutions. It’s often found in servers and data centers where high-speed data access and robust performance are critical. Typically used by IT professionals managing storage arrays, this drive supports hot-swappable setups, allowing maintenance or upgrades without downtime. Its 6.0 Gbps SAS interface and 10,000 RPM speed help maintain smooth operations under demanding workloads. Key Features High-speed SAS interface enables quick communication with host systems 64MB cache enhances read/write efficiency Hot-swap capability reduces system interruption during drive replacement Compact 2.5-inch size fits modern server designs Durable design suited for continuous enterprise use This drive is commonly deployed in environments where data integrity and uptime are priorities, such as corporate servers and storage networks. It plays a vital role in keeping business-critical applications running smoothly by providing fast access to frequently used data.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It benefits IT infrastructures requiring scalable storage solutions with minimal downtime, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers to support high-performance transactional databases in enterprise IT environments. Used within virtualization clusters to provide fast, reliable storage for multiple virtual machines running diverse workloads. Deployed in data center storage arrays where hot-swapping capability reduces maintenance windows and supports continuous operation. Integrated into remote office server systems requiring compact 2.5-inch drives with efficient caching for improved application responsiveness. Utilized in high-availability storage setups that demand rapid data access and quick rebuild times after drive replacement. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance and enabling flexible storage configurations. Its design facilitates scalability in enterprise storage architectures while maintaining system uptime under demanding workloads.