Name: 49Y1926 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y1926
Price: 296.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive offers a balance of fast data access and dependable storage for business-critical systems. It fits in standard 3.5-inch drive bays and connects via a high-speed SAS interface, making it a solid choice for servers that need quick and steady data throughput without interruption.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y1926

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server,Enterprise Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring fast and reliable storage solutions. It’s commonly used in servers and high-performance workstations where quick data retrieval is crucial. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive to maintain smooth operation in data-intensive applications. Key Features High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM supports quick access times Robust 6Gb/s SAS interface provides reliable and fast data transfer 16MB cache buffer helps improve overall drive responsiveness 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise server bays Designed to handle heavy workloads in demanding environments This drive is typically found in data centers and enterprise servers where consistent performance is essential. Its speed and cache size make a noticeable difference in reducing latency and improving application responsiveness during heavy read/write operations.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for deployment in server environments requiring consistent high-speed data access and low latency. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures managing transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and intensive compute workloads where rapid read/write operations are essential. How It's Used: Data centers running high-throughput OLTP databases that demand fast spindle speeds to minimize query response times. Enterprise virtualization servers hosting multiple VMs with sustained random I/O workloads. Storage clusters requiring reliable SAS connectivity and consistent performance for mixed workload environments. Remote office servers needing robust, high-speed storage that supports business-critical applications with limited downtime. Backup and archival systems that benefit from the drive's 16MB cache to accelerate sequential write operations. By integrating this SAS drive into server architectures, organizations can enhance operational efficiency through reduced data access latency and improved throughput. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays also supports scalable storage expansion in dense rack deployments.