IBM HUS156030VLS600 300GB 15000RPM 6Gb/s 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

300 GB 15 000 RPM SAS drive

This 300 GB internal hard drive spins at 15 000 RPM and connects through a 6 Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It is built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that demand fast sequential access and low latency. The unit ships new and includes an IBM system caddy for direct mounting in compatible bays.

Suited for transactional workloads.

Database servers, virtualisation hosts and high-performance computing clusters benefit from the high spindle speed and SAS reliability. The 300 GB capacity limits suitability for bulk media libraries, long-term backup targets or any scenario where cost per gigabyte outweighs random I/O performance. Buyers needing larger volumes or solid-state endurance should evaluate other options.

Verify SAS backplane and caddy compatibility

Confirm that your chassis or controller provides a 6 Gb/s SAS backplane with 3.5 inch drive bays and that the included caddy matches the mounting pattern. Check available power connectors and ensure the system firmware recognises 15 000 RPM SAS devices. Without a compatible SAS HBA or RAID controller the drive will not function.