Name: 00D5304 IBM 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5" 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00D5304
Price: 340.79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps hard drive is a reliable component designed for enterprise storage solutions. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and provides fast data access through its SAS interface, making it a solid choice for servers and data centers that demand steady performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00D5304
Alternate Part Number	00D5304-03-CT

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch (SFF) SAS 6.0 Gbps (SAS-2), 64MB Cache, 10,000 RPM
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	15 mm x 69.85 mm x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for high-performance environments where quick data retrieval and reliability are essential. It is commonly used in servers and enterprise storage solutions requiring consistent speed and efficiency. Often found in data centers and business IT setups, it suits system administrators and IT professionals managing demanding workloads. Its 2.5-inch size makes it compatible with many server chassis and storage arrays. Key Features 10,000 RPM speed helps reduce latency during data access 64MB cache improves read/write operations for smoother performance SAS 6.0 Gbps interface supports fast and stable data transfer Compact 2.5-inch design fits well in dense server environments Designed to handle enterprise workloads with reliability This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where consistent uptime is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining fast access to large amounts of data without bottlenecks. By integrating this drive, IT setups can benefit from improved application responsiveness and dependable storage performance tailored to professional needs.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring reliable, high-speed storage within compact server configurations. It benefits organizations needing consistent data throughput and durability in virtualized and clustered storage applications. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers to support high-performance database workloads in financial institutions. Integrated into virtualization hosts running multiple VMs for SMBs aiming to optimize storage density without sacrificing speed. Deployed within storage clusters managing transaction-heavy e-commerce platforms requiring low latency access. Used in edge computing setups where space constraints demand a 2.5-inch form factor with enterprise-grade reliability. Configured as part of backup and archival systems in data centers, ensuring rapid retrieval of critical information. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering dependable throughput and scalable capacity within limited server footprints. Its performance characteristics enable sustained workloads, making it suitable for environments that prioritize data integrity and consistent access speeds.

00D5304 IBM 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5" 64MB Cache Hard Drive

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General Information

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Physical Characteristics

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