IBM 98Y6215 XIV G3 6TB 3.5" 12G SAS Hard Disk Drive, 98Y6214 for XIV 2

IBM 98Y6215 XIV G3 6TB 3.5
IBM 98Y6215 XIV G3 6TB 3.5" 12G SAS Hard Disk Drive, 98Y6214 for XIV 2
The IBM XIV G3 6TB 3.5" 12G SAS hard disk drive (model 98Y6215) is built for enterprise storage systems that require high capacity, fast data access and dependable operation. Optimized for the IBM XIV Gen3 platform, this drive provides consistent per... Read More
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$85.95
  • In Stock: 50
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 98Y6215
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM XIV G3 6TB 3.5" 12G SAS hard disk drive (model 98Y6215) is built for enterprise storage systems that require high capacity, fast data access and dependable operation. Optimized for the IBM XIV Gen3 platform, this drive provides consistent performance in virtualised environments, database servers and large-scale backup solutions.

Key Features

  • 6TB native capacity on a standard 3.5" form factor
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface for high bandwidth connectivity
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed delivers steady throughput for mixed workloads
  • Enterprise class reliability with advanced error correction and vibration mitigation
  • Low power consumption helps reduce overall data centre operating costs
  • Hot-swap compatible for seamless replacement without system downtime

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 98Y6215 (compatible with XIV 2 model 98Y6214)
  • Capacity: 6 TB (6000 GB) usable space
  • Form Factor: 3.5 inches, 7 mm height
  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI, 12 Gb/s (SAS-3)
  • Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
  • Average Seek Time: approx 8.5 ms
  • Data Transfer Rate: up to 1200 MB/s sustained
  • Cache Size: 256 MB DDR3
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption: typical 6.5 W active, 4.5 W idle
  • MTBF: 2 million hours

Typical Applications

  • Virtual machine storage for VMware and Hyper-V clusters
  • High-performance database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server and DB2
  • Enterprise backup and archiving systems requiring large capacity drives
  • Big data analytics environments that need fast sequential read/write performance
  • Content delivery networks and media streaming servers with high I/O demand
  • Mission-critical file services and shared storage solutions

This IBM XIV G3 6TB SAS drive delivers the balance of capacity, speed and reliability needed to keep modern data centre workloads running smoothly.