Name: 81Y9902 IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Server Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: IBM
SKU: 81Y9902
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray delivers fast, reliable storage designed primarily for server and enterprise use. It offers a balance of capacity and speed that fits well in environments demanding steady performance and space efficiency, making it a practical component in modern data center configurations.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	81Y9902

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70.1 mm
Depth	100.3 mm
Dimensions	15 x 70.1 x 100.3 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise-level performance, designed to handle intensive workloads where speed and reliability are crucial. Often found in data centers and servers, it supports critical applications requiring quick data retrieval and storage. Typically used by IT professionals and system administrators, it fits seamlessly into 2.5-inch drive bays, making it a practical choice for upgrading storage in server environments. Its SAS interface and high RPM make it well-suited for environments where consistent performance is key. Key Features High spindle speed of 15000RPM reduces latency during data access 6Gb/s SAS interface provides strong throughput for server operations 2.5-inch size conserves space in dense server racks Includes tray for straightforward mounting and replacement Optimized for 24/7 operation with enterprise-grade durability This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and data centers where fast access to large volumes of data is necessary. It plays a vital role in supporting mission-critical workloads and databases.

Use Cases
The IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray is optimized for enterprise environments where both high-speed access and rack-space efficiency are critical. It is well-suited for data centers and virtualization hosts requiring consistent performance under demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in blade servers and rack-mounted systems within large-scale data centers to support low-latency transactional databases. Integrated into virtualization environments to provide fast storage tiers for I/O-intensive virtual machines hosting business-critical applications. Utilized in enterprise IT infrastructures for storage clusters requiring balanced capacity and high spindle speed for rapid data retrieval. Employed in remote office/server room setups where compact, reliable drives help maintain operational continuity with limited physical space. Used in high-frequency trading platforms where quick data access speeds directly impact decision-making and execution times. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high performance within dense server environments, aiding scalability as workloads grow. It addresses the need for rapid data throughput without compromising space, making it a practical choice for demanding enterprise storage solutions.