Name: 49Y1974 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot Swap Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y1974
Price: 425.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS drive fits into storage setups requiring quick data retrieval and high availability. It combines a solid capacity with a fast interface, making it a key component in many server and storage solutions that need both speed and reliability.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y1974

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments needing quick access to large volumes of data. Often found in servers and storage arrays, its 15,000 RPM speed supports intensive workloads and faster response times. The drive is designed for IT professionals managing data centers or high-performance computing systems. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency and improves throughput 6Gb/s SAS interface maintains stable and efficient data transfers Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during replacements or upgrades 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays and storage enclosures Robust build quality suited for continuous operation in demanding settings This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and data centers where reliability and speed are critical. It helps maintain smooth system operation by supporting fast read/write tasks and allowing quick hardware swaps without system interruptions.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS drive is designed for enterprise environments where high-speed data access and sustained performance are critical. It is especially suited for data centers and server farms managing transactional databases, virtualized workloads, or intensive analytics requiring rapid storage response times. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage clusters to accelerate database query performance in financial institutions. Integrated into virtualization hosts supporting multiple virtual machines in medium to large-scale data centers. Used in rack-mounted servers for real-time data processing in telecommunication infrastructure. Implemented in high-performance computing (HPC) environments requiring fast read/write cycles for simulation data. Employed in backup and recovery servers within distributed enterprise IT systems to ensure quick data restore capabilities. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, low-latency data throughput under demanding workloads. Its hot-swappable design supports scalability and reduces downtime, making it a reliable choice for evolving storage architectures.

49Y1974 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot Swap Drive

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