Name: 1746-5211 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5in Hot Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1746-5211
Price: 452.33 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers reliable storage with a focus on performance and serviceability. It fits into enterprise-level setups where fast data access and easy maintenance through hot-swapping are important. This drive suits scenarios that demand consistent throughput and minimal downtime.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1746-5211

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5\" SAS
Cache	16MB
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	0.59 inches
Width	2.75 inches
Depth	3.95 inches
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments where reliable and speedy data storage is essential. It's commonly found in servers and storage arrays that require quick access to frequently used data. Designed for IT professionals managing data centers or enterprise systems, this drive offers the balance of performance and capacity needed for demanding workloads. Its hot-swap feature allows easy replacement without downtime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency in data retrieval Robust SAS interface maintains stable, fast connections Compact 2.5-inch size fits densely packed server racks 16MB cache improves overall read/write efficiency Supports hot-swapping to simplify maintenance and upgrades This drive is typically deployed in environments like enterprise servers, virtualization hosts, and storage arrays. Its combination of speed and capacity helps maintain system responsiveness and uptime, which are critical in data-intensive operations.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed data access and robust storage reliability are critical. IT administrators managing virtualization clusters or high-transaction databases benefit from its hot-swap capability and fast SAS interface. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers within large-scale data centers requiring rapid read/write operations. Deployed in virtualization environments supporting multiple guest OS instances needing consistent I/O performance. Utilized by enterprise IT teams for transactional database applications demanding low latency and high throughput. Integrated into storage clusters where hot-swappable drives enable minimal downtime during maintenance. Employed in remote office servers to maintain operational continuity with scalable storage options. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering dependable throughput and facilitating seamless maintenance through hot swapping, enabling organizations to scale storage with minimal disruption in mission-critical environments.

1746-5211 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5in Hot Swap HDD

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General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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