Name: 1812-5417 IBM 600GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel 4Gbps 3.5" Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1812-5417
Price: 526.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers a solid balance of speed and capacity for enterprise storage environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and uses a Fibre Channel connection commonly used in SANs, making it suitable for high-demand data centers. This drive serves well in systems where fast access and dependable performance are essential components of the infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1812-5417

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage systems requiring reliable and fast data access. It’s commonly found in storage arrays and servers where Fibre Channel connectivity is standard and high throughput is critical. IT professionals managing data centers or SAN deployments benefit from its speed and durability. Key Features High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM reduces latency and improves I/O operations 16MB cache buffer optimizes data transfer and processing efficiency 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface supports fast, stable connections in SAN environments 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server and storage hardware bays Designed for enterprise workloads requiring consistent performance and uptime This drive is typically deployed in business-critical applications such as databases, transaction systems, and virtualization servers. Its robust performance helps maintain smooth operations where speed and reliability are priorities.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise storage arrays and SAN environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. IT professionals managing data centers or virtualization platforms benefit from its integration into high-performance storage clusters requiring consistent throughput and low latency. How It's Used: Data centers deploying Fibre Channel SANs for mission-critical database applications demanding rapid I/O response. Enterprise virtualization hosts requiring fast storage tiers to support multiple VM workloads with minimal latency. High-frequency transaction processing systems in financial institutions relying on quick data persistence. Backup and recovery solutions within large IT infrastructures where expedited data access accelerates restore operations. Rack-mounted storage arrays in cloud service providers optimizing performance for multi-tenant environments. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering sustained high-speed performance in environments with heavy random read/write demands. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel SANs facilitates scalable storage configurations, enabling IT organizations to maintain consistent service levels as data workloads evolve.