Name: 90Y8908 IBM 600GB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s SFF SED Hot-Swap Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 90Y8908
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 90Y8908 IBM 600GB 10,000RPM 2.5-inch SAS SFF hot-swappable hard drive with SED and tray delivers a combination of speed, security, and flexibility for IBM System x servers. It excels in environments demanding secure, reliable storage with easy serviceability and high performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	90Y8908
Alternate Part Number	90Y8908-03-CT

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive with SED is built for secure, high-performance storage in IBM System x servers, offering fast data access and robust encryption for sensitive environments. Key Features 600GB capacity balancing storage density and speed 10,000 RPM for low latency and efficient performance SAS 6Gb/s interface with Small Form Factor for space-efficient deployments Self-Encrypting Drive technology for enhanced data security Hot-swappable with included tray, enabling quick maintenance and minimal downtime Designed for enterprise data centers requiring secure storage solutions with high throughput, this drive supports critical workloads such as virtualization, databases, and transactional systems.

Use Cases
The IBM 600GB 10,000RPM 2.5-inch SAS SFF hot-swappable hard drive with self-encrypting capabilities is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where data security and rapid access are critical. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures requiring robust storage solutions with minimal downtime, such as virtualization hosts and transactional databases. How It's Used: In data centers powering IBM System x servers to maintain high I/O performance for multi-tenant virtualization workloads. Within financial services environments where self-encrypting drives ensure data confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Deployed in enterprise storage clusters to facilitate swift hot-swap replacements, reducing maintenance windows. Used in remote or branch office servers demanding reliable, secure storage with limited onsite IT support. Integrated into rack-mounted servers running high-demand transactional databases requiring consistent throughput and low latency. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling secure, high-speed data access while simplifying hardware maintenance in complex server deployments. Its scalability aligns with growing enterprise workloads that necessitate dependable storage continuity and data protection.