Name: 74Y6492 IBM 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch SFF Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 74Y6492
Price: 372.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 74Y6492 IBM 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS drive is designed to deliver reliable, high-speed storage in compact server environments. It fits into small form factor bays and offers a fast SAS connection that suits demanding enterprise applications where speed and durability are important.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	74Y6492

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s (SAS-2)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage,RAID Arrays
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.96
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.96
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for environments that demand quick access to data with reliability. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, it's designed to handle intensive workloads and database operations efficiently. Commonly used in data centers and business-critical systems, IT professionals rely on drives like this to maintain consistent performance during heavy read/write cycles. Key Features High-speed SAS interface operating at 6Gb/s for smooth data transfer Compact 2.5-inch small form factor ideal for dense server racks Included tray simplifies installation and ensures proper fit 15,000 RPM speed reduces latency for quicker response times Durable build suited for continuous operation in demanding setups This hard drive typically serves in enterprise-level storage solutions and servers where space and speed are critical. Its fast spindle speed and interface make it suitable for transactional databases, virtualization, and other high-intensity tasks. By deploying this drive, organizations can maintain efficient data throughput and reduce bottlenecks in storage access, supporting smoother operations across various IT workloads.

Use Cases
The 74Y6492 IBM 300GB 15K RPM SAS drive is optimized for high-density server environments where quick data retrieval is critical. It is particularly suited for enterprise IT infrastructures that require fast and reliable storage within limited rack space. How It's Used: Deploying in data center servers running virtualization workloads demanding high I/O performance. Supporting database applications in enterprise environments where low latency access to storage is essential. Integrating into storage clusters requiring compact, high-speed drives for transactional processing. Utilizing in remote office servers that balance space constraints with the need for dependable storage throughput. Installing in rack-mounted servers where thermal efficiency and drive density are key design considerations. This drive enables organizations to maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access in compact form factors, thereby supporting scalable storage architectures and minimizing bottlenecks in mission-critical applications.