Name: 00NA322 IBM 600GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch 128MB Cache Hot Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00NA322
Price: 528.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast and reliable storage suited to enterprise server environments. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and uses a 12.0 Gbps SAS interface, making it a solid choice for systems that need steady performance during heavy workloads and easy drive replacement.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00NA322

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 12Gbps
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

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

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

Product Description
This IBM 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage systems requiring reliable and high-speed data access. It’s commonly found in servers and data centers where fast, consistent performance is critical for applications like databases and virtualization. Designed for IT professionals managing demanding workloads, the drive supports hot swapping for easy replacement without downtime. Its 15,000 RPM speed and 12.0 Gbps SAS interface combine to deliver quick response times and efficient data transfers. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during data retrieval Large cache buffer smooths out workload spikes Robust SAS interface ensures stable and fast connectivity Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits dense server configurations Hot swap capability simplifies maintenance and upgrades These drives are typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where uptime and performance are priorities. They play a key role in environments that handle intensive transaction processing or large-scale virtualization setups.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise server environments requiring high-speed, reliable storage. It is particularly suited for data centers and IT infrastructures where consistent performance and quick data access are critical to support demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deploying in virtualization clusters to ensure rapid data throughput and minimal latency for multiple virtual machines. Supporting high-frequency transaction processing systems in financial services or retail environments. Integrating into rack-mounted servers within data centers to enhance scalability and maintain consistent I/O performance. Facilitating fast storage access in analytics and database servers handling large datasets in enterprise IT setups. Utilizing in edge computing nodes requiring durable and fast storage for localized data processing. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering steady and predictable performance under heavy I/O workloads. Its compatibility with SAS interfaces and hot-swappable design enables scalable storage configurations and simplified maintenance in complex IT environments.