Name: 42D0521 IBM 450GB 15000RPM 3.5-inch SAS Hot Swap Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42D0521
Price: 526.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 42D0521 450GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive combines fast performance, enterprise reliability, and hot-swap convenience with an included tray, making it a strong choice for demanding server and storage environments.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	42D0521

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 42D0521 hard drive is engineered to deliver fast and reliable storage performance suitable for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Its high spindle speed and SAS interface provide low latency and consistent throughput for critical workloads. Key Features 450GB storage capacity balances speed and moderate data needs 15,000 RPM spindle speed ensures rapid read/write operations SAS interface supports robust data transfer and enterprise-grade reliability Hot-swap capability with tray allows quick, tool-less maintenance Compatible with IBM server and storage platforms This drive is ideal for database applications, virtualization hosts, and transactional systems where high performance and uptime are essential. The hot-swappable tray design minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

Use Cases
The IBM 42D0521 450GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage systems requiring high throughput and low latency. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, and mission-critical applications that demand rapid data access and reliable storage. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance databases in enterprise IT environments where fast read/write speeds are essential. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within data centers to enhance storage capacity and throughput for virtualization workloads. Integrating into storage arrays for financial services firms requiring minimal downtime and hot-swappable components. Facilitating storage clusters in cloud service providers where scalability and reliable SAS connectivity are critical. Implementing in remote office servers needing robust, replaceable storage solutions without disrupting operations. This hard drive’s combination of speed and hot-swap capability enables efficient maintenance and scalability, helping organizations maintain high availability and consistent performance in demanding environments.