Name: 41Y8486 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS Hot Swap 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8486
Price: 215.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 41Y8486 IBM 600GB hard drive is a robust, enterprise-grade storage solution featuring a 15,000 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring exceptional performance for critical applications. Its 3.5-inch hot-swap form factor with an integrated tray allows for convenient and quick replacement without system interruption. This drive is particularly well-suited for servers, storage area networks (SANs), and network-attached storage (NAS) systems that require high-speed data processing and reliable storage for mission-critical data.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8486

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 600GB SAS hard drive is engineered for demanding enterprise environments, providing high-performance storage solutions for servers and storage arrays. It is designed to deliver reliable and fast data access, crucial for critical business operations and data-intensive applications. Key Features Enterprise-grade 600GB storage capacity Blazing fast 15K RPM rotational speed High-bandwidth 6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface Hot-swappable design for easy, uninterrupted replacement Integrated 3.5-inch tray for seamless installation Ideal for database servers, virtualized environments, and high-transaction applications where speed, reliability, and data integrity are paramount. Its hot-swap capability ensures minimal downtime during maintenance.

Use Cases
The 41Y8486 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS hard drive is designed for high-performance server environments where rapid data access and robust reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing enterprise storage systems requiring fast and efficient data throughput under demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support virtualization workloads requiring low latency and high IOPS. Integrated into storage area networks (SANs) for enterprise IT departments managing large-scale transactional databases. Used in network-attached storage (NAS) systems for SMBs needing reliable and scalable file sharing solutions. Installed in high-availability server clusters where hot-swap capability minimizes downtime during maintenance. Utilized in edge computing setups to provide fast local storage access for time-sensitive processing tasks. This drive supports operational continuity through its hot-swappable design, enabling seamless maintenance and scalability. Its performance attributes ensure that storage infrastructures maintain responsiveness under intensive workloads, aiding in efficient resource management in complex IT environments.