Name: 46M2978 IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46M2978
Price: 392.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive offers fast and reliable storage designed for enterprise servers and storage systems. Its high spindle speed and SAS interface make it well-suited for handling demanding workloads in data centers or server environments needing quick data access and consistent performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46M2978

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is designed to provide quick and dependable storage for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Built for environments where speed and reliability are critical, it handles demanding workloads efficiently. Often found in data centers and server rooms, this drive suits IT professionals managing database servers, virtualization setups, or other high-performance applications that require consistent data throughput. Key Features High 15,000 RPM rotation speed reduces latency and improves read/write times SAS 3Gb/s interface ensures stable and fast communication with server controllers 3.5-inch size fits standard server racks and storage enclosures 300GB capacity balances storage space with performance needs Engineered for 24/7 operation with low error rates This drive is typically deployed in business-class servers where uptime and speed are vital. It supports smooth operation of transaction-heavy applications and data-intensive tasks, making it a practical choice for IT infrastructures that prioritize durability and consistent performance.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and server infrastructures where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, database servers, and heavy transactional workloads requiring consistent performance. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers within large-scale data centers for high input/output operations per second (IOPS) workloads. Integrated into enterprise storage arrays supporting virtualization environments for optimized disk access speed. Used by financial institutions to handle real-time transaction processing with low latency requirements. Implemented in database servers managing large volumes of structured data requiring fast read/write cycles. Configured in remote office server setups that demand dependable and rapid data retrieval under constrained IT resources. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering high-speed data throughput and low latency in demanding server environments. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays and SAS interface ensures scalability and integration flexibility within existing enterprise storage architectures.

46M2978 IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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