Name: 41Y8439 IBM 300GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8439
Price: 305.26 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive is designed to deliver reliable, high-speed storage for enterprise setups. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via Fibre Channel, making it well-suited for data centers and SANs where fast data access and durability are essential.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8439

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gbit/s) 3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.00
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.787
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments that demand fast and reliable storage performance. It uses a Fibre Channel interface running at 4Gb/s, enabling efficient data transfers in storage area networks (SANs) or server arrays. The drive spins at 15,000 RPM, reducing latency and speeding up data retrieval. Often found in data centers and server farms, this drive suits applications requiring quick access to large volumes of data, such as databases or virtualization hosts. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this to maintain smooth operations under heavy workloads. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes wait times during data reads and writes Fibre Channel interface supports robust SAN integration Large 300GB capacity balances storage space with performance Compatible with common 3.5-inch storage bays in enterprise servers Designed to operate consistently in demanding server environments This hard drive is typically deployed in business-critical systems where downtime is not an option. It plays a key role in environments that need steady, fast access to stored information without compromise.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and storage area networks (SANs) where rapid data throughput and reliability are critical. IT administrators managing virtualization workloads and high-transaction environments benefit from its high-speed connectivity and robust design. How It's Used: Supporting virtual machine storage in enterprise virtualization platforms to ensure low latency and high IOPS. Deploying in SANs for financial institutions requiring fast access to transactional databases. Integrating into high-performance rack-mounted servers for real-time analytics in telecom networks. Utilizing in storage clusters that demand consistent throughput for cloud service providers. Facilitating data retrieval in scientific research centers with large datasets and rapid access needs. By combining high spindle speed with a Fibre Channel interface, this drive meets the demands of environments that prioritize operational efficiency and scalability. It supports sustained performance under heavy workloads, helping organizations maintain responsiveness and data availability.