Name: 45W2344 IBM 300GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 45W2344
Price: 202.73 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed to offer quick, reliable storage in enterprise data solutions. It fits easily into server racks and storage arrays, providing a strong mix of speed and capacity for various demanding business applications.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	45W2344

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage applications requiring reliable, rapid access to data. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise servers where speed and durability matter. Often used in SAN environments, this drive suits organizations needing to handle large databases, virtualization, or heavy transactional workloads. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its fast spindle speed and Fibre Channel connectivity, which reduce bottlenecks. Key Features High spindle speed delivers consistent low latency for demanding workloads 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface provides stable and efficient data transfer 3.5-inch size fits standard enterprise server bays 300GB capacity balances storage size with performance needs Engineered for 24/7 operation in mission-critical environments This model is typically deployed in storage area networks and enterprise server setups where fast disk I/O and reliability are priorities. It helps maintain smooth system performance during peak usage periods without frequent drive replacements.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is commonly deployed within enterprise-grade storage arrays and server systems where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. Organizations requiring fast transactional processing or intensive database operations benefit most from this drive’s robust performance and Fibre Channel connectivity. How It's Used: High-performance storage tier in virtualization environments to support multiple concurrent workloads. Enterprise database servers handling large-scale transaction processing with low latency requirements. Central storage clusters in data centers requiring rapid input/output operations for mission-critical applications. Financial services firms leveraging Fibre Channel SANs for secure and consistent data throughput. Media and content delivery networks demanding sustained high-speed access to large datasets. By integrating this drive into enterprise storage solutions, IT infrastructure gains improved operational efficiency and scalability. Its combination of speed and capacity supports demanding workloads while maintaining data integrity within complex storage architectures.