Name: 74Y7440 IBM 600GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Simple Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 74Y7440
Price: 344.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides dependable storage tailored for enterprise servers and data centers. It fits into compact 2.5-inch slots and delivers steady performance with a fast SAS interface, making it a solid choice for handling demanding data workloads efficiently.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	74Y7440

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70 mm
Depth	100 mm
Dimensions	15 x 70 x 100 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise-level storage needs, offering a balance of speed and capacity. Often found in data centers and servers, it supports demanding workloads and applications that require quick access to data. Commonly used in storage arrays and server environments, this drive benefits IT professionals and system administrators who need reliable and efficient storage solutions. Its Small Form Factor design helps conserve space while maintaining high performance. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle speed improves data retrieval times 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures compatibility with advanced server systems Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense storage configurations Simple Swap functionality allows for tool-less installation and hot swapping 600GB capacity suitable for a variety of enterprise workloads These drives are typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and server racks where speed and reliability are crucial. They provide consistent performance in environments handling databases, virtualization, and critical applications without unnecessary downtime.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Simple Swap Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise-level data centers and server environments where high-speed, reliable storage is crucial. It is particularly suited for workloads that demand consistent I/O performance and efficient space utilization, such as virtualization hosts and database servers. How It's Used: Provisioned in virtualization clusters to support multiple virtual machines with steady read/write operations. Installed in rack-mounted servers within data centers requiring dense storage configurations and rapid data access. Used by enterprise IT departments for critical database applications that benefit from high RPM and low latency. Integrated into storage arrays for mid-tier performance tiers supporting mixed workload environments. Employed in edge computing nodes where compact form factor and reliable throughput are necessary. This hard drive’s balance of speed and capacity aids in maintaining operational efficiency in demanding IT infrastructures. Its compact design and SAS interface help organizations scale storage while sustaining consistent performance under enterprise workloads.