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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 00E6168
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 00E6168 is a high-performance 73.4 GB 15K RPM 2.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for enterprise-class storage solutions. Engineered for reliability and speed, this drive delivers rapid data access in compact server and storage environments, making it ideal for mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option.
Key Features
- 15,000 RPM spindle speed for ultra-fast read/write operations
- 2.5-inch form factor - perfect for dense rack and blade servers
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface ensures high throughput and dual-port redundancy
- 73.4 GB native capacity with advanced error-correction technology
- Enterprise-grade MTBF of 2 million hours for long-term reliability
- Hot-swap capable - replace or add drives without system shutdown
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 00E6168
- Capacity: 73.4 GB
- Rotation Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch (15 mm height)
- Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Cache: 8 MB DDR2
- Average Seek Time: 3.2 ms
- Maximum Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s (SAS 6 Gb/s)
- Power Consumption: 7.5 W (active), 5.0 W (idle)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
- Reliability: MTBF 2,000,000 hours, 512-byte sector format
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers requiring fast I/O for databases and transaction processing
- Virtualization platforms where multiple VMs share high-speed storage
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters needing low latency data access
- Mission-critical storage arrays and SAN environments
- Backup and archival systems that benefit from rapid restore capabilities
By integrating the IBM 00E6168 SAS hard drive, organizations can achieve faster application response times, improved overall system throughput, and a robust storage foundation that supports growth and scalability.