Name: 81Y3804 IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF Server Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 81Y3804
Price: 530.07 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF Hard Drive with Tray is designed to provide reliable, fast storage in enterprise server setups. It fits into compact server bays and supports workloads that require consistent data throughput without interruptions.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	81Y3804

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s
Cache	64 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, IBM System x, BladeCenter
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This IBM 900GB hard drive is built for environments that require dependable and fast storage solutions. It spins at 10,000 RPM, delivering quick read and write speeds ideal for database management, virtualization, and enterprise servers. Often found in data centers and business-critical systems, this drive’s 6Gb/s SAS interface offers robust connectivity and performance. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this to handle workloads that demand both capacity and speed. Key Features High spindle speed delivers reduced latency for faster data retrieval Capacity suited for medium to large-scale storage needs Small form factor fits into space-constrained server bays Tray included for straightforward mounting and replacement Compatible with IBM server systems for seamless integration This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server racks where reliable performance under load is crucial. Its role in supporting virtual machines and large databases helps maintain smooth operations without bottlenecks. By combining speed, capacity, and compatibility, this drive remains a practical choice for IT teams managing demanding storage environments.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF Hard Drive with Tray is widely utilized in enterprise data centers and virtualized server environments where high-performance storage is critical. Its compact small form factor and robust SAS interface make it suitable for dense rack deployments and mission-critical applications demanding consistent throughput. How It's Used: Supporting high-transaction database servers in large enterprise IT infrastructures requiring rapid data access. Deployments in virtualization clusters where multiple virtual machines demand low latency and reliable storage performance. Integration within storage arrays for mid-sized data centers focused on scalability and efficient rack space utilization. Use in remote office server setups that need durable, high-speed storage with limited physical space. Edge computing environments processing real-time analytics with constrained hardware footprints. By delivering sustained data throughput and compatibility with high-density server chassis, this drive helps maintain operational efficiency and supports scalable storage architectures. Its design aligns with workloads requiring dependable performance without compromising rack density.