Name: 1818-5515 IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4 Gbps 3.5 16MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 1818-5515
Price: 513.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers a balance of capacity and speed, fitting seamlessly into enterprise storage setups. It provides reliable data transfer over a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface and is well-suited for environments requiring fast access and robust performance without sacrificing storage space.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	1818-5515

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Storage Arrays, Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.0
Width	4.0
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.0 x 4.0 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments that require fast and reliable data access. It’s commonly used in servers and storage arrays where consistent performance and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this to handle demanding workloads involving databases, virtualization, or transaction processing. Key Features High-speed 15000 RPM spindle to reduce latency and improve I/O operations Fibre Channel 4 Gbps interface designed for fast and stable connectivity in SANs 16MB cache buffer to optimize data throughput and responsiveness Robust 3.5-inch format fitting standard enterprise drive bays Enterprise-grade durability for continuous operation in data center environments This hard drive is typically found in data centers and enterprise storage systems where performance and reliability are key. It plays an essential role in maintaining smooth access to critical data and supporting business applications that demand consistent speed and uptime.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is ideal for enterprise IT environments where high-speed transaction processing and low latency are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers and storage arrays that require robust, high-performance drives to manage demanding workloads efficiently. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization environments to support fast I/O operations for multiple virtual machines. Integration within SAN storage clusters in large data centers to optimize throughput for database applications. Use in enterprise email servers requiring rapid access to large volumes of data with minimal downtime. Support for high-performance computing workloads where data transfer speed and reliability are essential. Implementation in rack-mounted server configurations for mid-sized businesses focusing on scalable storage solutions. This drive facilitates improved operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access, enabling scalable storage architectures to handle intensive workloads without bottlenecks. Its combination of speed and capacity helps maintain performance stability in demanding enterprise applications.