Name: 00FX872 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5" 128MB Cache Server HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00FX872
Price: 520.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 00FX872 IBM 300GB 10000RPM SAS hard drive combines fast rotation speed with a reliable SAS interface, fitting neatly into 2.5-inch slots within enterprise servers. It's built to handle high-demand workloads, offering a good mix of storage capacity and quick data access, making it a dependable choice in data centers and business-critical applications.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00FX872

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5 inch SAS (12 Gbps)
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.76 in
Depth	3.95 in
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.76 x 3.95 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM hard drive offers 300GB of storage with a high-speed 10,000 RPM spindle, making it ideal for environments that require quick access to data. It's commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where performance and reliability are critical. IT professionals and data center managers often find this model useful for balancing capacity with speed. Key Features High-speed SAS interface enables efficient data throughput Compact 2.5-inch size fits in high-density server configurations Substantial 128MB cache helps accelerate workload processing Designed to handle demanding server and storage workloads 300GB capacity offers a good balance between storage and speed This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage systems and servers where space is limited but performance can't be compromised. It plays a key role in environments that require consistent data access and durability without sacrificing speed.

Use Cases
The 00FX872 IBM 300GB 10000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring high-performance storage with reliable data throughput. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, database servers, and mission-critical applications where minimizing latency and maximizing I/O are essential. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support high IOPS workloads such as transactional databases and ERP systems. Integrated into virtualization environments to provide responsive storage for multiple virtual machines with varying performance demands. Used in storage clusters requiring fast, consistent read/write speeds for real-time analytics and big data processing. Installed in enterprise backup solutions where quick access to data reduces backup windows and recovery times. Employed in remote office/server deployments that demand compact form factors without sacrificing throughput reliability. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance and scalability within dense storage arrays. Its SAS interface and rotational speed enable IT infrastructures to maintain high availability and meet stringent service level agreements in demanding enterprise scenarios.