Name: 41Y8498 IBM 450GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 41Y8498
Price: 114.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hard Drive offers a balance of storage capacity and high-speed data access, suited for enterprise storage solutions. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and connects via Fibre Channel, making it a common choice for servers and SAN environments requiring fast, reliable disk performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	41Y8498

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage Arrays

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive is built for demanding enterprise environments where speed and reliability are crucial. It’s commonly found in servers and storage arrays that handle large volumes of data and need quick data transfer rates. Often deployed in data centers and IT infrastructure, this drive benefits system administrators and businesses requiring consistent performance and uptime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts I/O operations Fibre Channel interface provides stable and fast data transfer Large cache memory improves overall drive responsiveness 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise storage enclosures Durable design supports continuous operation in demanding settings This drive is typically used in storage area networks (SANs) or RAID setups to maximize data throughput and reliability. Its robust performance helps maintain smooth operations in environments where data integrity and speed matter most.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hard Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and large-scale SAN environments where high throughput and low latency are critical. IT administrators and storage architects implement this drive to support demanding workloads requiring fast and reliable access to transactional and structured data. How It's Used: Deployments in virtualization infrastructures to maintain consistent I/O performance under heavy multi-VM workloads. Integration within high-availability storage clusters supporting enterprise applications like databases and ERP systems. Use in rack-mounted storage servers for financial services firms requiring rapid access to large datasets. Implementation in data archival systems where frequent read/write operations demand sustained disk performance. Storage expansion in medium to large SMB networks needing scalable, Fibre Channel-enabled drives. By delivering a combination of high rotational speed and Fibre Channel connectivity, this hard drive facilitates improved operational efficiency and predictable performance in storage arrays. It enables IT environments to scale capacity while maintaining responsiveness for critical business applications.