Name: 49Y7424 IBM 300GB 10000RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y7424
Price: 139.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive comes as a practical storage solution for enterprise servers requiring a compact yet speedy drive. It fits into a range of server and storage setups, offering consistent performance and easy maintenance through hot swap capability.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y7424
Alternate Part Number	49Y7424-02-UK

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s, 2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM/Lenovo System x and compatible enterprise servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive offers a balance of storage capacity and performance, designed to keep data flowing smoothly in demanding server environments. It is commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where quick read/write speeds and reliability are crucial. Built for IT professionals managing data centers or critical applications, this drive ensures that systems remain operational even during maintenance, thanks to its hot-swappable nature. It's often found in setups where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised. Key Features Provides 300GB of usable storage with 10,000 RPM spindle speed Equipped with 6Gb/s SAS interface for efficient data transfer Designed in a 2.5-inch form factor suitable for dense server racks Tray included for straightforward installation and removal Supports hot swapping to minimize system downtime during drive replacement Typically deployed in enterprise-grade servers and storage systems, this hard drive helps maintain data integrity while supporting fast access times. Its reliable design makes it a staple in environments where uptime and performance are priorities.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is optimized for high-demand server environments where performance and uptime are critical. It is ideally suited for data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures requiring fast, reliable storage in compact form factors. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers within data centers to support virtualization workloads requiring low latency and quick data retrieval. Deployed in storage clusters for enterprise applications needing consistent high throughput and rapid access to transactional data. Utilized by SMB IT departments to upgrade existing SAS storage arrays without service interruptions via hot swap capability. Integrated into remote office/server room configurations where space constraints demand compact, high-performance drives. Used in backup and archival systems to provide reliable, high-speed intermediate storage during data transfer processes. This drive enhances operational efficiency by reducing downtime through hot swap features while delivering scalable performance to support growing data workloads. Its compact size and robust SAS interface enable flexible server deployment and maintenance strategies in enterprise environments.