Name: 41Y8454 IBM 450GB 15000RPM 3.5-inch SAS Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8454
Price: 594.86 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15,000 RPM 3.5-inch SAS hard drive delivers fast, reliable storage designed to fit into servers that require quick data access and easy maintenance. It fits standard bays and supports hot-swapping, making it a solid choice for enterprise storage setups.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8454

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SAS
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.0 in
Width	3.99 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.0 x 3.99 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive is built for environments needing reliable, high-speed storage. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and data centers where quick data retrieval and durability are essential. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive useful for managing demanding workloads. Key Features High spindle speed supports faster read/write operations Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during replacements SAS interface provides robust and stable data transfer Tray included simplifies installation and removal Standard 3.5-inch size fits most server chassis This drive is typically deployed in storage arrays, database servers, and critical application environments where consistent performance matters. It helps maintain system uptime while meeting the needs of intensive computing tasks.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15,000 RPM 3.5-inch SAS hard drive is ideal for enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments where rapid access to critical data is essential. It suits IT professionals managing storage clusters or virtualization platforms requiring consistent throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage arrays supporting database servers with high I/O demands in large-scale data centers. Used in virtualization environments where multiple virtual machines rely on fast and reliable disk access. Integrated into rack-mounted servers for cloud service providers requiring hot-swappable components to maintain uptime. Employed by financial institutions to manage transaction logs where low latency and quick retrieval are critical. Installed in edge computing nodes handling real-time analytics with limited physical access for maintenance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling quick data retrieval and reducing service interruptions through hot-swappable capabilities. Its compatibility with standard server bays facilitates scalability in complex IT infrastructures.