Name: 41Y8485 IBM 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Hot Swap Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8485
Price: 329.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is engineered to provide fast, reliable storage suitable for server use. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and supports hot swapping, making it a practical component for maintaining high system availability in business-critical settings.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8485

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive is built for environments that require quick access to large amounts of data. Commonly found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, it delivers performance suited to demanding applications. IT professionals and data center administrators often rely on drives like this to ensure system responsiveness and uptime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency for database and transaction-heavy workloads Robust SAS interface facilitates stable connections in multi-drive setups Hot swap capability allows replacement without shutting down the system Standard 3.5-inch size fits most rack-mounted servers and storage enclosures Includes tray for straightforward installation and removal Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures, this drive supports critical operations where speed and reliability matter. Its design helps minimize downtime, making it a dependable choice for environments that can't afford interruptions.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where rapid data retrieval and high throughput are critical. IT administrators managing high-performance computing clusters or virtualization hosts benefit from its robust speed and hot swap capabilities, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or expansions. How It's Used: Deployment in data center rack servers running database applications requiring low latency access. Integration within virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with intensive I/O demands. Use in enterprise storage arrays handling transactional workloads such as ERP and CRM systems. Installation in remote office servers needing reliable, quick storage with minimal maintenance windows. Inclusion in backup and archival systems where fast data retrieval is essential for disaster recovery operations. This hard drive supports operational stability by enabling hot swap replacements, which reduces service interruptions. Its consistent performance under heavy workloads enhances scalability in demanding IT infrastructures, maintaining throughput in dynamic and evolving storage environments.