Name: 1746-5225 IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5" 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1746-5225
Price: 425.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise storage solutions, delivering a solid mix of speed and capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form. It's intended to meet the demands of servers and data centers that require fast, reliable access to stored data without sacrificing space or performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1746-5225

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
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	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.45 mm
Dimensions	15 x 69.85 x 100.45 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM 900GB hard drive is built for enterprise-level storage environments requiring a balance of capacity and speed. It’s commonly used in servers and data centers where quick access to large datasets is essential. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive suitable for applications that demand consistent performance and reliability. Key Features High spindle speed that reduces latency in data retrieval Robust SAS interface offering stable data transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch size fitting modern server bays Generous 64MB cache improving overall read/write efficiency Designed to handle enterprise workloads with durability This drive is typically deployed in environments where dependable storage is critical, such as virtualization platforms and database servers. Its combination of speed and capacity helps maintain system responsiveness and data integrity under heavy workloads.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise-grade server environments where high-speed data processing and storage density are critical. IT infrastructure teams benefit most from deploying this drive in systems requiring robust, low-latency access to large datasets within constrained physical space. How It's Used: High-performance virtualization hosts managing multiple virtual machines in data centers. Storage arrays in enterprise IT setups demanding consistent throughput for transactional workloads. Edge computing nodes requiring compact, reliable storage with fast data retrieval. Database servers running mid-tier applications with frequent random read/write operations. Backup and archival systems in rack-mounted configurations prioritizing space efficiency. Cloud infrastructure platforms optimizing storage density without compromising access speeds. This drive supports operational efficiency by balancing high rotational speed with a small form factor, enabling scalable storage solutions within dense server deployments. Its integration ensures sustained performance levels essential for demanding workloads and evolving enterprise storage requirements.