IBM
IBM 42D0638 300GB 10000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive
A 300 GB SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM in a 2.5 inch hot-swap form factor for server storage
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity300GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- Average Latency6Gb/s
- FeaturesSFF slim Hot-Swap hard drive
- Fast data access with 10000 RPM spindle speed
- High-throughput SAS 6Gb/s interface for demanding workloads
- 300 GB capacity stores critical server data
- 5 inch hot-swap form factor enables quick drive replacement
- Bare-drive packaging suits system integrator deployments
Server-grade 300 GB SAS drive
This 2.5 inch IBM hard drive delivers 300 GB of storage on a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 10000 RPM. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need fast, reliable access to transactional data. The bare-drive packaging suits integrators and IT departments replacing or expanding existing drive bays.
Hot-swap 2.5 inch form factor
The small form factor slides into standard hot-swap trays without powering down the chassis. A SAS backplane or RAID controller with 6Gb/s ports is required to connect the drive. Using this drive frees larger 3.5 inch bays for higher-capacity archival disks while keeping performance-sensitive workloads on the faster spindles.
10K RPM thermal profile
At 10000 RPM the drive generates more heat and vibration than slower nearline disks, so adequate airflow across the bays is essential. The SAS interface draws power directly from the backplane, eliminating extra cabling. Acoustic output is noticeable in quiet rooms but typical for enterprise 10K mechanisms under normal load.
Highlights
- Fast data access with 10000 RPM spindle speed
- High-throughput SAS 6Gb/s interface for demanding workloads
- 300 GB capacity stores critical server data
- 5 inch hot-swap form factor enables quick drive replacement
- Bare-drive packaging suits system integrator deployments
Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| Model | 42D0638 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Average Latency | 6Gb/s |
| Features | SFF slim Hot-Swap hard drive |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 127 × 102 × 76 mm |
Questions about this item
What is the first limit reached during sustained use with the 10000 RPM spindle?
The 10000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 6Gb/s interface set the maximum sustained throughput, so the mechanical rotation rate becomes the bottleneck before the bus saturates.
How much noise, heat or power does the 2.5" SAS drive produce when running all day?
The 2.5" form factor and 10000 RPM operation generate typical enterprise-level heat and acoustic output for a hot-swap SAS drive in a server chassis.
What must I already own for the SAS 6Gb/s interface to work?
A server or controller with a SAS 6Gb/s backplane or HBA and a 2.5" hot-swap bay is required for the drive to function.
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