Name: 17R6381 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 16MB Cache 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 17R6381
Price: 223.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel hard drive offers dependable performance with a sizeable cache and fast spindle speed, making it a strong choice for enterprise storage needs. Its Fibre Channel interface and standard form factor ensure compatibility and efficiency in professional storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	17R6381

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 300GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise storage systems requiring reliable and fast data access. With a 3.5-inch form factor and a 2 Gbps Fibre Channel interface, it ensures efficient data transfer in SAN environments. Key Features 300GB capacity suitable for critical data storage 10,000 RPM speed enables quick data retrieval 16MB cache boosts performance during intensive operations 2 Gbps Fibre Channel interface for robust connectivity 3.5-inch form factor compatible with standard enterprise systems This hard drive is ideal for servers and storage arrays requiring balanced capacity, speed, and reliability, supporting business-critical applications and SAN deployments.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable, high-speed storage solutions. It is well-suited for data centers and IT infrastructures where moderate capacity combined with rapid data access is critical for maintaining application performance. How It's Used: Deployment in SAN environments within enterprise data centers to support transactional databases requiring consistent I/O performance. Integration into virtualization hosts managing multiple virtual machines to ensure swift data retrieval and reduced latency. Use in mid-sized business storage clusters for balancing capacity and speed in daily operational workloads. Implementation in backup and archival systems where fast read/write speeds accelerate data restoration processes. Incorporation into server arrays for financial services applications that demand rapid, reliable access to structured data. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering dependable throughput and low latency for mid-tier storage applications. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel SANs and standard form factor allows for scalable deployment in rack-mounted and blade server environments, facilitating seamless integration into existing infrastructure.