Name: 74Y9270 IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6.0Gb/s 2.5-inch SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 74Y9270
Price: 432.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive delivers a solid mix of speed and capacity tailored for enterprise storage systems. It fits into standard server setups and is designed to keep data moving smoothly while allowing for quick servicing when needed.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	74Y9270

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch (SFF)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage 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, FCC, UL

Product Description
This IBM 900GB hard drive is built for environments that require dependable, high-performance storage. With its 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 6.0Gb/s SAS interface, it handles intensive workloads efficiently. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, it suits applications needing quick access to large datasets and consistent uptime. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on drives like this to maintain system performance and flexibility. Key Features Provides a balance of capacity and speed for demanding storage needs Hot-swappable design allows easy replacement without downtime Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits modern server chassis High-speed SAS interface supports fast data transfers Durable build designed to operate in continuous server environments This drive is commonly deployed in blade servers, rack-mounted storage arrays, and other enterprise systems where performance and reliability are critical. Its hot-swap feature helps reduce maintenance windows, supporting uninterrupted business operations.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise-scale environments where balanced speed and storage capacity are crucial. It is well-suited for data centers and virtualization platforms that demand consistent performance under heavy workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-transaction database servers in financial institutions requiring low latency and high availability. Integrating into rack-mounted servers within large-scale virtualization clusters for improved I/O throughput. Providing fast and reliable storage for enterprise backup systems in IT departments managing critical data. Enabling efficient storage expansion in scalable cloud infrastructure environments with hot-swap capabilities. Serving as primary storage drives in high-performance computing setups handling complex analytics workloads. This drive's combination of high RPM speed and SAS interface facilitates efficient data access and transfer, contributing to operational continuity and scalability in demanding enterprise storage architectures.