Name: 44X3217 IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Hard Drive for Storwize Flex V7000 Storage
Brand: IBM
SKU: 44X3217
Price: 808.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 44X3217 IBM internal hard drive is a 600GB, 10K RPM SAS solution designed to deliver fast and reliable storage for IBM enterprise systems, offering the speed and form factor required for modern data centers running intensive applications.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	44X3217

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The 44X3217 IBM internal hard drive delivers a balance of speed, reliability, and enterprise-class performance for high-demand server environments. Its 600GB capacity and 10K RPM rotational speed make it well-suited for transaction-heavy workloads and data-driven operations. Key Features 600GB storage for fast access to critical data sets 10,000 RPM spin rate for low latency and fast response times SAS 6Gb/s interface enables robust and steady data transfers 2.5-inch SFF ideal for dense server and storage configurations Compatible with select IBM System x and enterprise platforms This drive is a strong fit for virtualized environments, high-speed databases, or enterprise applications requiring a balance between capacity and performance in space-constrained systems.

Use Cases
The 44X3217 IBM 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is engineered for high-performance enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability are critical. This drive is ideally suited for data centers and IT infrastructures that support transactional databases, virtualization, and intensive workloads requiring consistent low latency and robust throughput. How It's Used: Deployment in IBM Storwize Flex V7000 arrays to enhance storage tiering and accelerate access to frequently used data. Integration within virtualization clusters to support multiple concurrent virtual machines with fast read/write operations. Use in enterprise IT environments running high-transaction database systems where rapid data retrieval is essential. Implementation in rack-mounted server configurations demanding efficient storage density and fast SAS connectivity. Support for edge computing nodes requiring resilient and high-speed local storage to minimize latency. By providing a balance of speed and capacity, this IBM SAS hard drive helps maintain operational efficiency in demanding environments. Its compatibility with enterprise storage systems enables scalability and sustained performance as data workloads grow or evolve.