Name: 43C0262 IBM 450GB 15000RPM 3.5-inch SAS Hot Swap Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 43C0262
Price: 261.86 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15,000 RPM 3.5-inch SAS Hot Swappable Hard Drive with Tray provides fast and reliable storage suitable for enterprise server environments. It fits into standard bays and supports hot swapping, making it practical for maintaining and upgrading data centers without interrupting service.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	43C0262

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments that demand fast, reliable storage. It’s commonly found in servers and data centers where quick data retrieval and durability are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive for its balance of capacity and speed. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves overall server performance Hot-swappable tray enables easy replacement without downtime Robust SAS interface supports multitasking and high throughput Designed for 3.5-inch bays, fitting seamlessly into many server models Enhanced reliability suited for constant operation in demanding environments This drive is typically deployed in corporate servers, storage arrays, and environments that require consistent uptime. Its combination of speed and capacity helps maintain smooth workflows and data integrity in real-world use.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM 3.5-inch SAS Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray is designed for high-performance data storage in enterprise-grade server environments. It is ideal for IT professionals managing mission-critical applications requiring low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization servers and large-scale database systems. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support intensive transaction processing workloads. Used by enterprise IT teams to expand storage capacity in virtualization clusters without downtime. Implemented within storage arrays for high-availability environments requiring hot-swappable drives. Utilized in edge computing setups where rapid data access and reliability are essential. Integrated into backup and archival systems needing fast read/write speeds for data integrity. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable storage upgrades and minimizing service interruptions through hot-swappable capabilities. It supports demanding workloads by maintaining consistent high performance in complex server infrastructures.