Name: 00Y5096 IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00Y5096
Price: 526.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch hard drive offers fast, reliable storage for enterprise-grade servers and storage solutions. It fits well in environments that demand consistent performance and efficient space use, making it a practical choice for IT infrastructure focused on balancing capacity with speed.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00Y5096

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays,RAID
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 900GB hard drive provides robust storage designed for enterprise environments where speed and reliability are key. It is commonly found in data centers and servers requiring fast data retrieval and high capacity. Built for IT professionals managing databases, virtual machines, or large file systems, it balances performance with durable design. The 2.5-inch size fits compact server bays and storage arrays. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency for demanding workloads 64MB cache enhances read/write operations for smoother performance 6.0 Gbps SAS interface supports fast and stable data transfers Compact 2.5-inch size fits a wide range of enterprise hardware Designed to handle intensive server and storage applications Typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems, this drive helps maintain system responsiveness during heavy data processing tasks. It plays a vital role in setups where both speed and capacity matter.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5-inch hard drive is optimized for environments requiring a balance of capacity and performance, particularly where space efficiency and reliable data throughput are critical. It serves medium to large-scale IT infrastructures that manage transactional workloads and require consistent access speeds. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization hosts within enterprise data centers to support multiple virtual machines with moderate to high I/O demands. Use in rack-mounted storage arrays for small and medium-sized businesses aiming to consolidate storage while maintaining fast data retrieval. Integration into high-density server environments where limited physical space necessitates compact 2.5-inch drives without compromising performance. Application in transactional database systems requiring predictable latency and throughput for financial or operational data processing. Implementation in remote or branch office servers where enterprise-grade reliability is needed but physical footprint and power consumption must be minimized. This drive enables IT teams to enhance their storage architecture by providing dependable performance in space-constrained deployments. Its combination of speed and capacity supports scalability in environments that demand steady throughput and efficient hardware utilization.