IBM MK3001GRRB 300GB 15000RPM 2.5" SAS 64MB internal hard drive

300 GB 15 000 RPM SAS drive

The IBM MK3001GRRB is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It spins at 15 000 RPM and connects through a 6 Gb/s SAS interface with a 64 MB cache. A hot-swap caddy is included for quick installation in compatible SYSTEM X bays. The 300 GB capacity suits transactional workloads that demand low latency.

Suits high-IOPS server workloads

Database administrators and virtualization hosts benefit from the 15 000 RPM spindle speed and SAS dual-port architecture. The drive is not for desktop PCs or laptops that lack a SAS backplane and hot-swap infrastructure. It also does not meet the needs of users who require terabyte-scale capacity in a single bay. Cooling and power delivery must match enterprise chassis specifications.

6 Gb/s SAS interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the 6 Gb/s SAS interface; the host controller and backplane must support this signalling rate and the 2.5-inch hot-swap form factor. Without a SAS-enabled server chassis the drive cannot be used. Verify the part numbers 81Y9670, 81Y9671 and 81Y3812 against your system documentation before purchase.