Name: 42D0614 IBM 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42D0614
Price: 129.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive delivers fast and reliable storage for server environments, fitting into a 2.5-inch hot-swappable bay. It’s designed to support demanding applications that require quick data access and minimal downtime, making it a practical choice in data centers and enterprise systems.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	42D0614

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for fast and dependable storage needs, commonly used in enterprise servers and data centers. Its 10,000 RPM speed helps reduce latency, making it suitable for applications that require swift data retrieval and processing. Often found in environments where uptime is critical, this hard drive supports hot-swapping, allowing technicians to replace drives without shutting down systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust design and performance, which help maintain smooth operations. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle enhances overall system responsiveness 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures efficient communication with servers Compact 2.5-inch size fits in dense storage configurations Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance Reliable build quality suited for continuous operation This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server racks or storage arrays where data integrity and speed are priorities. It plays a crucial role in environments handling transactional data or virtualization workloads, offering consistent performance without frequent interruptions.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive is optimized for enterprise-grade storage needs where consistent performance and uptime are critical. It is ideally suited for data centers and large-scale server environments that demand rapid access to transactional data and require flexible, hot-swappable storage solutions. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to support high I/O workloads with minimal latency. Integrated into rack-mounted servers for enterprise IT applications requiring scalable, reliable storage. Utilized in storage arrays within data centers to handle mixed read/write operations effectively. Installed in remote or branch office servers where hot-swappable drives reduce maintenance windows. Employed in database servers that process frequent transactions and require fast disk performance. This drive supports operational efficiency by enabling quick data access and reducing downtime through hot-swappability. Its design facilitates scalability and consistent performance, essential for maintaining service levels in demanding storage infrastructures.