Name: 90Y7657 IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Hard Drive for Storwize Flex V7000
Brand: IBM
SKU: 90Y7657
Price: 732.04 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch hard drive offers a solid balance of speed and capacity designed for enterprise storage systems like the Storwize Flex V7000. It fits into dense storage environments where fast access to data is essential, supporting workloads that require consistent throughput and reliability without adding bulk.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	90Y7657

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s
Cache	64 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	IBM Storwize V7000, Storwize Flex V7000
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.75 in
Depth	3.94 in
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This IBM 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments where performance and reliability are critical. It is commonly used in Storwize Flex V7000 Storage systems but can also fit other compatible setups requiring fast and dependable drives. IT professionals and data center operators often choose this drive to handle transactional workloads and intensive applications. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle enables quicker read/write operations 6Gbps SAS interface maintains steady data transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch design supports high-density storage configurations Robust construction suited for continuous operation in server environments 900GB capacity balances performance with ample storage This drive is typically deployed in business data centers where speed and durability affect overall system responsiveness. It plays a vital role in maintaining efficient data flow and uptime within Storwize Flex V7000 arrays and similar setups. The drive helps meet demanding storage performance needs without occupying excessive space.

Use Cases
The IBM 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is designed for enterprise environments that require a blend of high storage capacity and rapid data access within compact physical spaces. It is well suited for IT professionals managing virtualized storage clusters and dense rack deployments where consistent performance and reliability are critical. How It's Used: Supporting transaction-heavy databases in financial institutions requiring low latency and high throughput. Hosting virtual machines in enterprise virtualization environments demanding consistent I/O performance. Implementing storage tiers within data centers for mid-range workloads that balance capacity and speed. Deploying in Storwize Flex V7000 systems for scalable, modular storage expansion in midsize to large organizations. Serving as primary storage in edge computing nodes where space constraints and performance are key. This hard drive facilitates operational efficiency by maintaining high-speed access in compact arrays, allowing IT infrastructures to scale without compromising performance. Its integration into storage systems supports balanced workload management, ensuring reliable data availability across diverse enterprise applications.