Name: 49Y2078 IBM 600GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s Slim-HS Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y2078
Price: 425.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 49Y2078 IBM 600 GB 10K RPM SAS internal hard drive combines enterprise-grade capacity, speed, and hot-swap flexibility in a compact 2.5" form-making it a reliable choice for high-density server environments, RAID setups, and virtualized workloads requiring fast, dependable I/O.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y2078

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 49Y2078 internal hard drive is purpose-built for servers, delivering a balance of high capacity and speed suitable for data-center and enterprise workloads. Key Features 600 GB capacity in a space-efficient 2.5" SFF slim design :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} 10,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid data access :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} 6 Gb/s SAS interface supporting up to 600 MB/s transfer rates :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Hot-swap capability for seamless maintenance in live environments :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Compatible with IBM System x and Lenovo server platforms :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} This drive is ideal for RAID arrays, virtualization hosts, and database servers where consistent IOPS and uptime are essential. Its slim, hot-swap design ensures easy integration into 2U-4U rack and blade systems, supporting high-density, mission-critical infrastructure.

Use Cases
The 49Y2078 IBM 600GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive is designed for dense server environments requiring fast, reliable storage with hot-swap capability. It addresses the needs of IT professionals managing enterprise servers where sustained I/O performance and efficient space utilization are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in data centers running virtualization workloads to ensure responsive storage access and minimal latency. Integration into RAID arrays within enterprise IT infrastructures for redundancy and enhanced data throughput. Utilization in high-density server racks for financial services firms requiring rapid transactional data processing. Incorporation into edge computing nodes where compact footprint and robust performance are essential. Support for SMB networks needing scalable internal storage with hot-swappable hardware to reduce downtime. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in space-constrained setups, enabling scalable storage expansion. Its hot-swap readiness facilitates maintenance without disrupting critical systems, aligning with the demands of enterprise-grade storage solutions.