Name: 42D0641 IBM 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 42D0641
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 42D0641 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS internal hard drive offers robust performance in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. With 64MB cache, fast spindle speed, and enterprise-grade SAS interface, it's optimized for data centers and server applications demanding reliability and efficiency.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	42D0641

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 42D0641 is a high-performance 300GB internal hard drive built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and fast data processing. With a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface, it offers strong read/write performance and enhanced system responsiveness. Key Features 300GB storage capacity for critical data applications 10K RPM speed delivers faster seek times and reduced latency SAS 6Gb/s interface offers enterprise-level throughput 64MB cache enhances overall I/O performance Compact 2.5-inch form factor suitable for dense server configurations Engineered for reliability and speed, this drive is ideal for servers, storage arrays, and data centers handling high-volume transactional workloads and performance-sensitive tasks.

Use Cases
The IBM 42D0641 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS internal hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-demand server environments. It is suited for IT professionals requiring reliable storage solutions that balance performance and capacity in space-constrained rack systems. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization host servers where consistent data throughput is critical for multiple virtual machines. Integrating into storage clusters that require rapid read/write access for transactional databases in enterprise IT setups. Enhancing performance in remote office/server room setups needing compact, durable drives for business continuity. Deploying within high-density blade servers or rack-mounted hardware in data centers focused on optimized storage density. Utilized in backup and archival systems that demand low latency access to frequently changing datasets. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering consistent data transfer rates and reliable caching, allowing IT infrastructures to scale storage capabilities without compromising performance. Its compatibility with SAS environments supports stable integration into complex storage architectures.