Name: 00W1159 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch 64MB Cache HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00W1159
Price: 257.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch hard drive offers a balance of speed, capacity, and durability tailored for server and storage use. It fits well into data center environments where reliability and quick access to information are essential, making it a solid choice for handling business-critical applications.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00W1159

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6.0 Gbps
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.35 mm
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.35mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise servers and storage systems requiring reliable and speedy data access. Often found in IBM server environments, it balances capacity with fast rotational speed to handle demanding workloads. Aimed at IT professionals and data center operators, this drive is designed to support database, virtualization, and transactional applications where consistent performance matters. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves data retrieval times Robust 6.0 Gbps SAS interface supports fast data transfers Ample 64MB cache helps smooth burst data processing Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits dense server configurations Durable construction suited for continuous operation in data centers Typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and blade servers, this hard drive helps maintain performance under heavy workloads. Its combination of speed and cache can improve application responsiveness and data throughput in real-world setups.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch hard drive is optimized for demanding server and storage environments where consistent performance and reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization hosts, and storage arrays requiring fast, low-latency access to data under sustained workloads. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise rack servers handling transactional databases requiring rapid read/write cycles. Deployed within high-density storage clusters for mid-tier applications in financial services and healthcare sectors. Integrated into virtualization platforms supporting multiple virtual machines in SMB and large enterprise environments. Used in backup and archival systems that demand rugged reliability with consistent throughput. Incorporated into edge computing devices where space constraints demand 2.5-inch form factor and robust performance. This SAS hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering low latency and high IOPS in critical workloads while maintaining scalability in complex storage infrastructures. Its balance of speed and capacity helps IT teams optimize storage tiers without compromising data accessibility.

00W1159 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch 64MB Cache HDD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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