Name: 41Y8491 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Server Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8491
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 41Y8491 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed to deliver quick access to stored data while fitting into standard 2.5-inch server bays. It works well in enterprise environments where speed and reliability are key, supporting tasks like database management and virtualization without slowing down operations.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8491

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s (2.5-inch SFF)
Cache	32MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise RAID storage
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
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This IBM 41Y8491 hard disk drive provides 300GB of storage with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for environments where quick data retrieval is essential. It’s often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays where consistent performance is required. Built for IT professionals managing data centers or business servers, this drive balances capacity and speed in a compact 2.5-inch design. Its 6Gb/s SAS interface offers robust connectivity for demanding workloads. Key Features High rotational speed facilitates reduced latency and improved throughput Compact size fits densely packed server environments Enterprise-grade SAS interface ensures reliable data transfer Optimized for server applications requiring a balance of capacity and performance Designed to handle 24/7 operation typical in business settings This hard drive is commonly installed in rack servers and storage systems that handle transactional databases or virtualization. Its durability and speed make it a dependable choice for maintaining steady performance in critical IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The IBM 41Y8491 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments requiring consistent data throughput and low latency. IT professionals managing mid to large-scale data centers rely on it to support demanding workloads that necessitate rapid data access and reliable storage integration. How It's Used: High-performance database servers in enterprise IT setups needing fast transaction processing. Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs where storage responsiveness impacts overall system efficiency. Storage clusters in data centers optimized for mixed workload environments with frequent read/write operations. Remote office servers requiring compact drives that deliver enterprise-grade reliability and speed. Backup and archival systems where swift data retrieval can reduce recovery time objectives (RTOs). By providing a balance of speed and durability in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this SAS hard drive supports scalable infrastructure and helps maintain steady performance levels under variable enterprise workloads.

41Y8491 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Server Hard Drive

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General Information

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Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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