IBM 46X5428 600GB 10K 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive (DS2246)

IBM 46X5428 600GB 10K 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive (DS2246)
IBM 46X5428 600GB 10K 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive (DS2246)
The IBM 600GB 10K 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive (model 46X5428, part number DS2246) delivers enterprise class performance in a compact 2.5 inch form factor. Designed for high-density servers, storage arrays and virtualization platforms, this drive co... Read More
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  • In Stock: 46
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46X5428
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 600GB 10K 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive (model 46X5428, part number DS2246) delivers enterprise class performance in a compact 2.5 inch form factor. Designed for high-density servers, storage arrays and virtualization platforms, this drive combines fast rotational speed with reliable SAS connectivity to accelerate data access and improve overall system efficiency.

Key Features

  • 600GB native capacity for demanding workloads
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid read/write operations
  • 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures high throughput and low latency
  • 2.5-inch hot-swap design simplifies maintenance and upgrades
  • Advanced error correction and wear-leveling technologies for data integrity
  • Optimized for mixed read/write environments and random I/O patterns

Technical Specifications

  • Form factor: 2.5 inch (7 mm height)
  • Capacity: 600 GB
  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6Gb/s, 3.0 Gb/s compatible
  • Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
  • Average latency: 3 ms
  • Seek time: 4.2 ms average
  • Cache: 32 MB DDR3
  • MTBF: 1,200,000 hours
  • Power consumption: 7.5 W active, 5.5 W idle
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
  • Dimensions: 69.85 mm x 100 mm x 7 mm
  • Weight: 0.2 kg

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise servers that require fast, reliable storage for databases and transaction processing
  • Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with high I/O demands
  • High-performance computing clusters needing low latency access to large data sets
  • Enterprise storage arrays that support hot-swap drive bays
  • Backup and archival systems where speed and durability are critical

By integrating the IBM DS2246 drive, organizations can achieve faster data retrieval, improved application responsiveness, and greater overall system uptime, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical environments.