Name: 42D0568 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42D0568
Price: 790.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive offers quick data access through its high spindle speed and solid SAS interface. It's designed to fit into enterprise server environments where steady performance and dependable storage are key. Its balance of speed and capacity makes it a sensible option for IT teams managing business-critical workloads.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	42D0568

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SAS (6 Gb/s)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147.0 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147.0 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This 300GB hard drive is built for environments that require quick data retrieval and durable operation. Its 15,000 RPM speed helps reduce latency, making it suitable for database servers and transactional applications where performance matters. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage arrays, this drive is designed to handle continuous workloads with dependable SAS connectivity. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy it in servers that need a balance between speed and storage capacity. Key Features High rotational speed minimizes response times for demanding tasks Robust SAS interface supports consistent data throughput Large 300GB capacity fits a range of enterprise storage needs Standard 3.5-inch size fits most server bays without issue Engineered for reliability under heavy server workloads This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where uptime and performance are priorities. Its combination of fast access speeds and solid capacity make it a practical choice for business-critical applications requiring reliable data access.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments requiring high-speed transactional data processing and reliable storage. It is suited for IT infrastructures where low latency and sustained throughput are critical, particularly in data centers supporting virtualization and database workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance database servers in financial institutions requiring rapid read/write cycles. Deploying storage arrays within virtualization clusters for improved I/O responsiveness in enterprise IT environments. Enhancing reliability and speed in rack-mounted servers utilized by large-scale e-commerce platforms. Serving as primary storage in data analytics platforms where fast data retrieval accelerates processing tasks. Integrating into storage clusters for mid-sized businesses focusing on scalable, dependable data management. This drive contributes to maintaining operational efficiency by ensuring fast data access and consistent throughput under heavy workloads. Its design supports scalability in complex server configurations, enabling IT teams to maintain performance standards as demand grows.

42D0568 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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