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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

IBM

IBM 44W2244 600GB 15000 RPM 16MB SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-DG1T-XEZP0 MPN 44W2244

A 600 GB, 15 000 RPM SAS drive with 16 MB cache for 3.5-inch server bays

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
  • Capacity600GB
  • RPM15000 RPM
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Seek Time4ms
  • 600 GB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed cuts data-access latency
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface moves data quickly across the bus
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor fits standard server bays

Server-grade 15K SAS drive

The IBM 44W2244 is a 600GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive that spins at 15000 RPM with a 16MB cache and a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It is built for hot-swap server bays and carries the manufacturer part number 44W2244. The drive arrives as a bare unit in new condition.

Suited to high-throughput server arrays

This drive fits administrators who need the highest-capacity 15K rpm SAS spindle for transaction-heavy workloads or database logs. It is not for laptops, desktops or external enclosures that cannot accept a 3.5-inch SAS hot-swap form factor, nor for buyers who require a different capacity or a non-SAS interface.

15000 RPM spindle speed

The 15000 RPM rotation rate delivers the low 4ms average seek time and 2ms average latency that define this model’s performance envelope. If the target workload depends on that specific spindle speed to meet IOPS or latency targets, the 44W2244 matches the requirement; otherwise a slower spindle may be more appropriate.

Highlights

  • 600 GB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed cuts data-access latency
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface moves data quickly across the bus
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor fits standard server bays

Specifications

BrandIBM
Model44W2244
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Capacity600GB
RPM15000 RPM
Cache16MB
Average Seek Time4ms
Average Latency2ms
FeaturesThe IBM 600 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5-inch HS HDD provides 3.5-inch form factor option that can be used in hot-swap systems. It is the highest capacity 15K rpm drive.
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5-inch SAS drive into a hot-swap server bay?

Slide the bare drive into the server hot-swap tray until the SAS connector seats firmly, then lock the tray lever; the tray handle must click to ensure the 6Gb/s link is fully engaged.

What maintenance or replacement will the 15000 RPM drive need later?

Plan to replace the mechanical drive after its rated service life; no user-serviceable parts exist inside the sealed 600GB helium-free enclosure.

What limit appears first under sustained write loads on the 16MB cache?

The 16MB cache fills quickly during continuous writes, so sustained throughput drops to the native 15000 RPM media rate once the buffer is exhausted.

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