Name: 00LY264 IBM 600GB 10000RPM 6.0Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Server Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00LY264
Price: 813.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a solid combination of speed and capacity for enterprise storage needs. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and connects via a 6.0 Gbps SAS interface, making it a practical choice for server and data center use where reliable and efficient data handling is essential.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00LY264

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s (SFF-2)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and speedy storage. It’s often found in servers and storage arrays where consistent performance and quick access to data are crucial. IT professionals and data center managers typically choose drives like this to support demanding workloads. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency for data retrieval Large cache memory helps improve overall drive efficiency Robust SAS interface designed for server-grade connectivity Compact 2.5-inch size fits well in dense storage configurations Suitable for both transactional databases and virtualized environments Such drives are commonly deployed in medium to large-scale data centers and enterprise servers. They play a key role in balancing storage capacity with performance, especially where consistent uptime and responsiveness impact daily operations.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 10,000 RPM 6.0Gbps SAS hard drive is designed for high-performance server environments that require balanced storage capacity and rapid access speeds. It is particularly suited for data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures where compact 2.5-inch form factors are needed to optimize rack space without compromising on throughput. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to provide fast data retrieval for multiple virtual machines in enterprise data centers. Integrated within high-density rack servers supporting business-critical applications in finance and healthcare institutions. Utilized in storage arrays that require reliable SAS connectivity for consistent throughput in mid-size enterprise IT deployments. Implemented in edge computing nodes needing compact, high-speed drives to process data closer to source locations. Used in remote office servers where space constraints demand 2.5-inch drives without sacrificing performance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining high I/O performance under demanding workloads and facilitates scalable storage solutions in dense server configurations. Its compatibility with SAS protocols ensures dependable data transfer rates that align with enterprise performance standards.