Name: 00AR323 IBM 600GB 15000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5 128MB Cache Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AR323
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 00AR323 IBM 600GB 15,000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive offers top-tier performance with a high spindle speed and ample cache, tailored for demanding enterprise storage needs. It combines rapid data access, reliability, and easy serviceability to support intensive workloads in modern data centers.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AR323
Alternate Part Number	00AR323-03-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 600GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive is engineered for enterprise environments requiring exceptional speed and reliability. Its high spindle speed and large cache optimize data throughput, making it suitable for demanding applications that require rapid access to critical data. Key Features Ultra-fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed minimizes latency 6.0 Gbps SAS interface ensures consistent, high-speed data transfers 128MB cache improves read/write efficiency and responsiveness Hot-swap capability supports seamless maintenance and upgrades Compact 2.5-inch form factor maximizes server storage density This hard drive is ideal for database servers, virtualization, and high-transaction environments where performance and uptime are critical. Its hot-swappable design enhances system availability during routine maintenance.

Use Cases
The 00AR323 IBM 600GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for high-demand server environments where rapid data retrieval and consistent performance are critical. IT professionals managing enterprise storage arrays or virtualization platforms benefit from its fast spindle speed and robust SAS interface, ensuring minimal latency in mission-critical operations. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to handle intensive transactional databases requiring high IOPS. Integrated into virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with low latency storage access. Used by cloud service providers in storage clusters to maintain reliable performance under heavy multi-tenant workloads. Implemented in enterprise IT infrastructure for managing large-scale ERP and CRM systems where fast data throughput is essential. Employed in remote office servers that demand hot-swappable components for minimal downtime and easy maintenance. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-performance storage suited for scalable enterprise environments. Its design supports rapid data access and easy serviceability, critical for maintaining uptime and responsiveness in dynamic IT infrastructures.