Name: 59Y5460 IBM 600GB 15K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5" Hot Swap HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 59Y5460
Price: 439.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 59Y5460 IBM 600GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive delivers enterprise-grade performance with its 4Gb/s interface and E-DDM hot-swap design. It's the preferred choice for IBM storage systems needing fast, reliable data access with minimal maintenance disruption.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	59Y5460

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The IBM 59Y5460 hard drive is engineered to deliver maximum speed and reliability for enterprise storage solutions. With a 15,000 RPM spindle and Fibre Channel interface, it provides rapid data access and low latency, making it a dependable choice for high-performance applications. Key Features 600GB storage capacity optimized for intensive data workloads 15,000 RPM ensures minimal latency and faster response times 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for seamless integration in SANs Enhanced Disk Drive Module (E-DDM) with 3.5-inch form factor Hot-swap design for quick replacement and zero operational downtime This drive is ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization clusters, and IBM SAN deployments that require sustained high performance, durability, and serviceability in mission-critical environments.

Use Cases
The 59Y5460 IBM 600GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise storage arrays requiring rapid data throughput and high availability. It suits environments where minimizing downtime and maintaining consistent performance are critical, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployment in SAN (Storage Area Network) environments within enterprise data centers handling intensive transactional workloads. Integration in virtualization clusters to provide fast, reliable storage for multiple virtual machines. Use in high-frequency trading platforms where low latency and quick data access are essential. Support for storage tiering in hybrid architectures, optimizing performance for frequently accessed data. Implementation in backup and recovery systems requiring quick restore times and data integrity. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by enabling hot-swap capabilities and reducing maintenance windows. Its performance characteristics support scalable storage solutions where consistent throughput and rapid data access are necessary to meet demanding IT workloads.