Name: 1746-5206 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5" 64MB Cache Server Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1746-5206
Price: 513.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 1746-5206 is a 300GB, 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive designed to deliver reliable and fast storage performance in server environments. It fits into standard 2.5-inch bays and uses a 6.0 Gbps SAS interface, making it a solid choice for enterprise systems that require efficient data handling and consistent operation.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1746-5206

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6.0 Gbps
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Storage Arrays
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM hard drive offers a robust combination of speed and capacity tailored for enterprise environments. Built for servers and storage arrays, it handles demanding workloads with ease thanks to its rapid 15,000 RPM spindle speed. It's often found in data centers where quick data retrieval and consistent performance are critical. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during read and write operations 64MB cache helps smooth out data transfers and boosts overall throughput Compact 2.5-inch size fits standard server bays without sacrificing performance 6.0 Gbps SAS interface provides stable connectivity for enterprise storage systems Designed to support critical applications requiring dependable and fast data storage These drives are typically deployed in rack-mounted servers or storage arrays where space is at a premium but performance can’t be compromised. They play a key role in handling transactional databases, virtualization platforms, and other I/O intensive tasks.

Use Cases
The IBM 1746-5206 hard drive is predominantly utilized in enterprise server environments where high-speed, reliable data access is critical. Its design suits IT professionals managing data-intensive applications requiring fast transaction processing and consistent uptime. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization workloads in data centers needing rapid read/write operations to maintain VM performance. Deploying within rack-mounted servers for financial institutions handling high-frequency trading data streams. Integrating into storage clusters for medium to large-scale enterprise databases requiring swift data retrieval. Serving as primary storage in remote office servers where space constraints necessitate compact 2.5-inch drives with solid throughput. Facilitating real-time analytics platforms that demand low latency and high IOPS in cloud service provider infrastructures. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access, supporting scalability in growing server environments. Its robust performance characteristics help maintain system responsiveness under demanding enterprise workloads.