Name: 00NA224 IBM 300GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00NA224
Price: 177.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive delivers fast, reliable storage with a compact 2.5-inch design that fits well in enterprise servers and storage systems. It’s a solid choice for organizations needing robust performance and easy maintenance through hot-swapping.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00NA224

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 12Gbps
Cache	64MB
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	3.96
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.96
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments that require fast and reliable storage solutions. It’s commonly used in servers and data centers where speed and uptime are critical. Designed with a 2.5-inch form factor and hot-swappable capability, it allows for easy replacement or upgrades without shutting down systems. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive for its balance of performance and durability. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle for quick data retrieval 12Gbps SAS interface providing stable and fast data transfers Compact 2.5-inch size fits in dense storage arrays Supports hot-swapping to reduce downtime during maintenance Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous operation This drive is typically found in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where consistent performance is essential. Its role in business-critical applications helps maintain smooth operation with minimal interruptions.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is well-suited for server applications and storage arrays requiring rapid transaction processing and quick data retrieval in compact physical spaces. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in data centers requiring consistent I/O performance for multiple virtual machines. Integrating into high-density rack servers managing transactional databases for financial services firms. Deploying in storage clusters within enterprise backup and recovery systems demanding fast read/write cycles. Serving as primary storage in edge computing nodes that process time-sensitive operational data. Utilizing in SMB networks that need scalable storage solutions with minimal downtime through hot-swappable capability. This hard drive contributes to maintaining operational efficiency by delivering predictable performance and ease of maintenance in complex IT infrastructures. Its scalability and reliability support workloads that require sustained throughput in demanding business environments.