Name: 46C4481 IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gbps Hot Swap 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46C4481
Price: 280.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise storage setups that demand speed and reliability. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and connects via a 4Gbps Fibre Channel interface, making it suitable for data centers and server environments where performance and easy maintenance are important.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46C4481

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	Servers,Enterprise Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in (26.1 mm)
Width	4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.79 in (147 mm)
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79 in (26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 450GB hard drive offers fast and reliable storage with its 15000 RPM speed and Fibre Channel interface. It’s commonly used in enterprise storage systems where fast data retrieval is critical, such as in servers and data centers. Built for environments requiring high availability, this drive supports hot swapping to minimize downtime during maintenance. Key Features High-speed 15000 RPM supports quick read/write operations 4Gbps Fibre Channel interface provides stable and fast data transfer Hot-swap capability allows drive replacement without shutting down systems Standard 3.5-inch size fits most enterprise storage enclosures 450GB capacity balances storage space with performance needs These drives are often found in SAN (Storage Area Network) setups and enterprise servers where uptime and speed matter. Their design helps IT teams manage storage with minimal disruption, making them a practical choice for business-critical applications.

Use Cases
The IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise-level data centers and server environments that require high-speed data access with robust connectivity. IT infrastructures focused on virtualization, database management, and transactional workloads benefit significantly from its performance and form factor. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted storage arrays for high-performance virtualization clusters in enterprise IT setups. Integrated within SAN (Storage Area Network) environments to support real-time transactional databases in financial institutions. Used in large-scale data centers managing high-demand analytics workloads requiring quick data retrieval. Installed in server farms hosting mixed workload environments where hot-swapping capabilities aid in minimizing downtime. Utilized in remote office storage solutions where reliability and maintenance flexibility are critical. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling fast data throughput and straightforward maintenance in complex storage architectures. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel infrastructures ensures scalability for growing enterprise workloads while supporting persistent uptime demands.