Name: 41Y8496 IBM 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot Swap 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8496
Price: 320.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive is designed to deliver fast and reliable storage performance in enterprise server environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and supports hot swapping, making it a practical choice for systems that require quick maintenance and consistent data access.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8496

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
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 600GB SAS hard drive is built for environments where speed and reliability are essential. It offers high performance with a spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, making it suitable for servers and data centers requiring fast access to large files. Often found in enterprise storage systems, this drive helps keep critical applications running smoothly. Engineered for professionals managing heavy workloads, it fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays and supports hot swapping, allowing quick replacements without downtime. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its durable build and consistent data transfer capabilities. Key Features High-performance 15,000 RPM speed reduces latency and improves response times 600GB capacity balances space and speed for demanding applications 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures fast and stable data transfers Hot-swappable design streamlines drive replacement in active systems Compatible with common 3.5-inch drive bays in server racks Typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays, this drive plays a key role in environments needing dependable, high-speed storage. Its hot-swap capability minimizes service interruptions, making it valuable for data centers and IT setups where uptime is critical.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive is optimized for enterprise server environments where high-speed data processing and reliability are critical. IT professionals managing data centers or virtualization clusters benefit from its hot-swappable design and robust performance in demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deployment in high-transaction database servers requiring consistent low-latency access. Integration within virtualization hosts supporting multiple VMs for enhanced throughput. Utilization in rack-mounted storage arrays for scalable enterprise IT infrastructures. Use in backup and archival systems where rapid data retrieval is essential. Implementation in edge computing nodes needing durable and quick-access storage. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data access and straightforward maintenance through hot swapping. Its compatibility with high-density storage clusters facilitates scalable solutions that maintain performance under demanding enterprise workloads.