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IBM 81Y9663 900GB SAS Hard Disk Drive 2.5" SED
The IBM 81Y9663 is a high-performance 900GB SAS hard disk drive built for 2.5 inch enterprise storage enclosures. Featuring self-encrypting drive (SED) technology, this model delivers robust data protection while maintaining the reliability and speed... Read More
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$208.95
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- In Stock: 8
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 81Y9663
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 81Y9663 is a high-performance 900GB SAS hard disk drive built for 2.5 inch enterprise storage enclosures. Featuring self-encrypting drive (SED) technology, this model delivers robust data protection while maintaining the reliability and speed required by demanding server and virtualization workloads. Its compact form factor makes it ideal for blade servers, dense rack solutions and high-capacity storage arrays.
Key Features
- 900GB native capacity with 10K RPM spindle speed for fast data access
- SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures high throughput and low latency
- Self-encrypting drive (SED) with AES-256 hardware encryption for data at rest
- Enterprise class MTBF of 2 million hours for long term reliability
- Hot-swap ready design for zero-downtime maintenance
- Advanced power management with low idle power consumption
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: 2.5 inch (7 mm height)
- Capacity: 900 GB
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (6 Gbps compatible)
- Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
- Average latency: 3 ms
- Cache: 128 MB DDR3
- Data transfer rate: up to 1.2 GB/s (sequential)
- Encryption: AES-256 hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 level 2 compliant
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: 6.5 W active, 3.0 W idle
- Connector: Dual port SAS connector
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers and blade systems requiring high I/O performance
- Virtualization platforms that need secure, fast storage for VMs
- Database servers handling transaction-intensive workloads
- High-availability storage arrays with hot-swap capabilities
- Compliance-driven environments that mandate data at rest encryption
- Backup and archival solutions where capacity and security are critical