Name: 00LY235 IBM 300GB 10K RPM SAS 12Gbps 2.5" 128MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00LY235
Price: 658.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch hard drive delivers fast and reliable storage performance suited to enterprise servers and storage arrays. It fits well in environments where quick data access and durable operation are needed, providing a balance of capacity and speed in a compact form factor.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00LY235

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments that require reliable and speedy storage solutions. It’s commonly found in servers and data centers where quick data retrieval and high throughput are essential. Designed for IT professionals managing critical workloads, this drive balances capacity with performance, making it suitable for applications such as databases and virtualization. Key Features High rotational speed supports rapid read/write operations Robust 12.0 Gbps SAS interface reduces bottlenecks Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense server racks 128MB cache helps smooth out data transfer bursts Reliable enterprise-grade build designed for 24/7 operation These drives are typically installed in rack-mounted or blade servers where space efficiency and speed are both priorities. They help maintain system responsiveness under heavy workloads and contribute to overall data center stability.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring fast access to critical data. It is well-suited for server environments where consistent performance and reliability underpin business operations, particularly in virtualization and transaction-intensive workloads. How It's Used: Installed in data center rack servers to support medium-scale virtualization workloads demanding low latency. Integrated into storage clusters to accelerate database applications in finance and healthcare sectors. Used in remote office/server room setups requiring compact, high-performance storage with efficient power consumption. Deployed within enterprise backup and archival systems where quick retrieval of frequently accessed data is critical. Utilized in high-throughput computing environments supporting analytics and real-time processing tasks. This drive enables IT teams to maintain high system responsiveness and scalability by delivering a balance of speed and capacity in a compact form factor. Its performance characteristics help optimize storage tiers for demanding enterprise workloads while supporting operational continuity.