Name: 81Y9656 IBM 900GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch SFF Simple Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 81Y9656
Price: 430.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Small Form Factor hard drive with tray is designed to offer reliable, high-speed storage in enterprise environments. It fits into compact server and storage systems, supporting consistent data access and easy maintenance through its simple swap tray setup.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	81Y9656

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch (SFF)
Cache	64 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.75 in
Depth	3.95 in
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for demanding enterprise storage environments where quick access to data and reliability are critical. It’s commonly used in servers and storage arrays to provide high-speed, consistent performance for databases, virtualization, and transactional applications. Designed with a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor, this drive fits into dense storage enclosures and helps optimize space without sacrificing capacity. IT professionals managing data centers or high-performance computing setups benefit from its robust design and simple swap tray, which makes maintenance and upgrades straightforward. Key Features High spindle speed ensures swift read/write operations in busy server workloads 6Gb/s SAS interface supports rapid data throughput and improved connectivity Compact 2.5-inch size fits into a wide range of enterprise storage systems Tray simplifies drive swaps, reducing downtime during replacements or upgrades Engineered for reliability under constant operation in data centers and IT infrastructure These drives are typically found in storage arrays, blade servers, and rack-mounted systems where dependable performance is essential. Their combination of speed and form factor makes them a solid choice for businesses managing extensive and active datasets.

Use Cases
The IBM 81Y9656 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive with a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor is tailored for enterprise IT environments requiring high-performance and reliable storage. It is particularly suited for data centers and server infrastructures where fast data access and efficient maintenance are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization environments to provide consistent I/O performance for multiple virtual machines. Integration into rack-mounted storage arrays supporting high-throughput transactional databases in enterprise settings. Use in remote or branch office servers where compact storage with robust reliability is necessary. Incorporation within storage clusters requiring rapid data retrieval and easy drive replacement to minimize downtime. Support for intensive backup and archival workloads in medium to large scale data centers. This hard drive's design facilitates operational efficiency by enabling quick swaps and maintaining data throughput in dense server configurations. Its compatibility with SAS interfaces ensures scalability within growing storage infrastructures demanding sustained performance.