Name: 45W3384 IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 45W3384
Price: 444.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers fast data access and dependable connectivity, fitting seamlessly into enterprise storage systems. It balances capacity with speed, making it a practical choice for servers and SANs that require steady performance and reliability.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	45W3384

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	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive provides robust storage performance suitable for demanding enterprise environments. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require high-speed data transfers and dependable operation. Often found in data centers and SAN setups, the drive offers quick access to critical data and supports workloads that need consistent throughput. IT professionals managing storage infrastructure benefit from its blend of speed and capacity. Key Features High spindle speed ensures minimal latency in data retrieval Reliable Fibre Channel interface supports sustained 4Gb/s throughput Large 450GB capacity balances performance and storage needs 3.5-inch size fits common enterprise storage trays Engineered for use in clustered and RAID configurations This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and SAN environments where fast and reliable data access is crucial. It plays an important role in maintaining system responsiveness and data integrity under heavy workloads.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is engineered for enterprise storage infrastructures that demand consistent high-speed access and reliable data throughput. It is particularly suited for environments managing large transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters where latency and uptime are critical. How It's Used: Deployed in data centers hosting virtualization environments to ensure rapid storage response times and maintain virtual machine performance. Integrated within SAN storage arrays for enterprise IT departments requiring dependable, low-latency access to mission-critical applications. Utilized in high-frequency trading platforms where fast read/write operations are essential to maintain competitive advantage. Employed in rack-mounted storage clusters supporting large-scale database management systems in financial institutions. Used in remote office data hubs that need robust and resilient storage solutions for centralized data access over Fibre Channel networks. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering sustained throughput and reduced access times, critical for scaling enterprise workloads. Its design aligns with the demands of storage systems requiring predictable performance and dependable connectivity within complex IT topologies.