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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 49Y1870 600GB 3.5" SAS 15K internal hard drive

SKU CH-9EKM-7YSNQ MPN 49Y1870

A 600 GB 3.5-inch SAS drive spinning at 15 000 RPM with a hot-swap tray for IBM System DS3512 and EXP3512 storage subsystems

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Capacity600GB
  • RPM15000 RPM
  • UsageIdeal for Servers
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 600 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 15 000 RPM spindle speed accelerates transaction-heavy workloads
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface delivers reliable server connectivity
  • Hot-swap tray included enables drive replacement without downtime
  • Compatible with IBM DS3512 and EXP3512 storage systems

Enterprise Storage Drive

The IBM 49Y1870 is a 600GB 3.5" internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM over a SAS interface. It is built for server environments that demand fast sequential access and high transaction rates. The bare drive ships with a hot-swap tray for direct insertion into compatible bays.

Controller and Bay Check

Verify that your system provides a SAS backplane or controller able to run at 6Gb/s and that a 3.5" hot-swap bay is free. The drive is listed for IBM System DS3512 and EXP3512 enclosures; other platforms must match the same physical and electrical interface. No separate caddy is required.

Thermals Noise Power

At 15000 RPM the spindle generates more heat and acoustic output than slower nearline drives, so ensure the chassis delivers adequate airflow across the drive slots. Power draw follows typical enterprise 3.5" SAS specifications under sustained workloads. The hot-swap tray assists consistent seating for reliable thermal contact.

Highlights

  • 600 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 15 000 RPM spindle speed accelerates transaction-heavy workloads
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface delivers reliable server connectivity
  • Hot-swap tray included enables drive replacement without downtime
  • Compatible with IBM DS3512 and EXP3512 storage systems

Specifications

BrandIBM
Model49Y1870
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Capacity600GB
RPM15000 RPM
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight1.04 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 49Y1870 arrive with a hot-swap tray or just the bare 3.5" drive?

The 49Y1870 ships with a hot-swap tray included, so the 600 GB SAS unit can be inserted directly into a compatible bay without buying a separate caddy.

Should I pick the 15000 RPM 600 GB model or a slower, larger drive for an IBM DS3512?

Choose the 15000 RPM 600 GB version when the DS3512 or EXP3512 workload demands the lowest latency and highest IOPS; select a higher-capacity, lower-RPM drive only if raw capacity matters more than speed.

What does the 6 Gb/s SAS link actually deliver inside a DS3512 enclosure?

The 6 Gb/s SAS interface provides up to 600 MB/s theoretical bandwidth, letting the 15000 RPM platters sustain high sequential throughput and low access times for transaction-heavy workloads in the DS3512 or EXP3512.

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