Name: 1746-5100 IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 3.5 64MB Cache Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1746-5100
Price: 636.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 1746-5100 IBM 300GB SAS hard drive offers fast and reliable storage for enterprise-grade servers. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and supports a 6.0 Gbps SAS interface with a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for workloads needing quick access to large datasets. Its hot-swap capability also allows easy replacement or upgrades without shutting down systems, which is essential in maintaining uptime in data centers.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1746-5100

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5 in
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 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	1.03 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.75 in
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.75 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This 300GB SAS hard drive is built for high-performance storage environments requiring quick data retrieval and reliability. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and data centers where speed and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this to maintain smooth operations under heavy workloads. Key Features High 15,000 RPM speed boosts read/write operations 64MB cache enhances data buffering for smoother performance 6.0 Gbps SAS interface allows rapid data transfer Hot-swap design enables maintenance without downtime 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays Typically, these drives are deployed in storage arrays or servers handling transactional databases and virtualization. Their speed and reliability help reduce bottlenecks and ensure critical applications run without interruption.

Use Cases
The IBM 1746-5100 300GB SAS hard drive is commonly utilized in high-demand enterprise environments where rapid data retrieval and system uptime are critical. It serves IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, and large-scale storage arrays requiring robust, hot-swappable storage solutions. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise data centers to support high-transaction database applications requiring low latency and high throughput. Integrated into virtualization clusters for consistent performance in mixed workload environments. Used in server storage arrays within financial institutions where frequent data access and system availability are mandatory. Installed in rack-mounted servers for cloud service providers demanding scalable and reliable storage with minimal downtime. Implemented in multi-node storage clusters to facilitate fast data sharing and redundancy across distributed systems. This drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling quick data access and simple maintenance through hot-swap functionality. Its compatibility with enterprise server infrastructures supports scalable storage expansion while maintaining performance consistency under demanding workloads.