Name: 43W0974 IBM 900GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 43W0974
Price: 183.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive delivers reliable and speedy storage ideal for enterprise environments. It fits into 2.5-inch bays and connects via a 6Gbps SAS interface, making it a solid choice for server and storage systems that require quick data access and easy maintenance through hot swapping.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	43W0974

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (6Gbps)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.96
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.96
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This IBM 900GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed to provide efficient and reliable storage for enterprise servers and data centers. Often found in critical systems requiring fast data retrieval, this drive handles intensive workloads without sacrificing speed or stability. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports seamless integration into existing storage arrays. Key Features High-capacity 900GB storage to manage large datasets smoothly Quick 10,000 RPM rotation for reduced latency and improved performance Robust 6Gbps SAS interface facilitating stable and rapid data transfers Compact 2.5-inch size optimized for dense server configurations Hot-swap design allowing quick replacement without downtime This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and RAID configurations where consistent uptime and fast access are crucial. It plays a vital role in supporting database servers, virtualization environments, and transaction-heavy applications.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swap HDD is primarily designed for enterprise storage systems that demand consistent high-speed data access and robust reliability. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures where minimizing downtime and maintaining rapid data throughput are critical, such as data centers and virtualization clusters. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise virtualization environments requiring fast random read/write operations to support multiple virtual machines. Integrated into storage arrays within data centers for handling transactional databases with intensive I/O workloads. Used in server rack configurations where hot-swapping enables maintenance without interrupting business-critical services. Installed in remote office storage solutions that require compact, high-performance drives capable of sustaining moderate workloads efficiently. Employed in backup and archival systems demanding reliable, high-speed SAS connectivity for quick data retrieval. This drive supports operational efficiency by reducing latency in demanding server workloads and allows IT teams to scale storage infrastructure without compromising uptime. Its compatibility with hot-swap bays enhances maintainability, making it a practical choice for dynamic enterprise environments focused on performance and reliability.

43W0974 IBM 900GB 10K RPM 6Gbps SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swap HDD

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