Name: 81Y9670 IBM 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 81Y9670
Price: 161.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive offers a balance of speed and capacity tailored for enterprise storage setups. It fits well into server environments needing quick access to data with minimal downtime, making it a practical choice for data centers and IT infrastructure that demand consistent performance and easy maintenance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	81Y9670

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	300GB, 6Gb/s SAS (SAS-2)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive is built for high-performance storage needs in servers and enterprise environments. It’s commonly found in data centers where fast read/write speeds and reliable uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this to maintain efficient storage arrays and ensure smooth operation of demanding applications. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves overall system responsiveness Secure and fast 6Gb/s SAS interface supports robust data transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch small form factor suits dense server setups Hot-swappable design facilitates quick maintenance without downtime Designed to withstand the rigors of continuous enterprise usage This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where performance and reliability cannot be compromised. Its fast access speeds help speed up database queries, virtualization, and heavy transactional workloads. The hot-swap feature also minimizes service interruptions during hardware upgrades or replacements.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive is primarily deployed in enterprise IT environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is suited for data centers and rack-mounted servers that require scalable storage solutions with minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades. How It's Used: Accelerating transactional databases in financial institutions with intensive read/write operations. Supporting virtualization environments where low-latency storage improves VM performance. Deploying in storage clusters for high-availability applications in enterprise data centers. Utilizing in server farms that handle real-time analytics workloads demanding fast disk access. Implementing in edge computing scenarios where compact, hot-swappable drives reduce system downtime. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by enabling quick data retrieval and straightforward drive replacement, facilitating scalability in dense server environments. Its design supports consistent performance under demanding workloads, ensuring storage infrastructure remains responsive and adaptable to evolving enterprise needs.