Name: 00MP462 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5" 128MB Cache Server HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00MP462
Price: 1205.77 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive combines high-speed data transfer with a compact form factor, making it a solid choice for enterprise storage needs. It fits well in servers requiring fast, reliable access to data without sacrificing space, often supporting mission-critical applications and workloads.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00MP462

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (SFF)
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This IBM 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise systems requiring reliable, high-performance storage. It is often found in data centers and servers where fast access to large volumes of data is critical. The 2.5-inch size makes it ideal for systems with limited space, especially in rack-mounted servers. Designed for IT professionals and organizations that need consistent speed and durability, this drive supports demanding workloads with its 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 12.0 Gbps SAS interface, ensuring quick data access and transfer. Key Features Delivers rapid data transfer through a 12.0 Gbps SAS connection Equipped with a 128MB cache to boost performance during heavy operations Compact 2.5-inch size fits into high-density server setups Reliable 15,000 RPM speed supports enterprise-class workloads 600GB capacity balances storage space with speed for efficient data handling This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where speed and reliability are essential. It plays a vital role in maintaining system responsiveness and data integrity in environments such as virtualization, databases, and transactional applications.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is typically deployed in high-performance server environments where fast and reliable data access is critical. It is especially suited for enterprise IT infrastructures that require dense storage solutions without compromising speed, such as virtualization hosts and transactional databases. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise data centers to support high-throughput database workloads requiring low latency storage. Used within virtualization clusters to provide consistent and fast disk performance for multiple virtual machines. Deployed in rack-mounted servers managing intensive transactional applications in financial and healthcare sectors. Integrated into storage arrays in remote offices needing compact, high-speed storage to maintain business continuity. Utilized in edge computing nodes where space constraints demand small form factor drives with reliable performance. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering rapid data access in space-optimized server configurations. Its performance characteristics support scalability in environments where workload demands fluctuate, ensuring consistent throughput and responsiveness.