IBM 49Y1903 1TB SAS 7200 RPM 6GB NL 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive

IBM 1TB SAS 7200 RPM 6GB 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive (Model 49Y1903)

This high-performance storage solution from IBM delivers reliable capacity and speed for demanding enterprise environments. Designed with a 1 terabyte capacity, the drive supports a 7200 revolutions per minute spin speed that balances power consumption and throughput. Its 6 gigabits per second interface ensures fast data transfer while maintaining compatibility with standard SAS controllers.

Key Features

• 1 TB storage capacity for large datasets and virtual machine images
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for consistent performance
• 6 GB/s SAS interface for rapid read/write operations
• 3.5-inch form factor fits standard rackmount bays
• Low power consumption with advanced thermal management
• Robust 1-year mean time between failures rating for mission-critical workloads

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 1,000,204,886,016 bytes (approx. 1 TB)
• Interface: SAS 3.0, 6 GB/s transfer rate
• Spin Speed: 7200 RPM
• Form Factor: 3.5 inches, 35 mm height
• Power Consumption: Typical 6.8 Watts, Maximum 9.1 Watts
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
• Mounting: Standard 3.5-inch drive bay with optional tray kit
• Drive Type: Mechanical platter based, not SSD

Applications

• Enterprise data centers requiring high capacity and reliability
• Virtualization platforms for storing virtual machine disks
• Backup and archival systems that benefit from large contiguous storage blocks
• High-performance computing clusters where sustained throughput is critical
• Database servers handling large transaction logs and data warehouses

This IBM 1TB SAS drive combines proven technology with efficient power usage, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand both scale and stability in their storage infrastructure.