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IBM 49Y6103 600GB 15000RPM 3.5 inch SAS drive in hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 49Y6103 600GB 15000RPM 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-X1GN-H3NSD

600 GB 15 000 RPM 3.5-inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray for enterprise storage

  • InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
  • Capacity600GB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
  • RPM15000 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without power-down

Enterprise 600 GB SAS Drive

The IBM 49Y6103 is a 600 GB internal hard drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that demand high transaction rates. Its 15000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 6Gb/s interface suit database workloads, virtualization hosts and other latency-sensitive applications.

Thermals and Power in Operation

The 3.5 inch form factor dissipates heat through the chassis airflow typical of rackmount systems. The SAS interface negotiates link power states during idle periods, reducing draw when the drive is not actively serving requests.

Hot-Swap Tray Included

A carrier tray ships with the drive so it can be inserted or removed from a hot-swap backplane without powering down the enclosure. This hardware simplifies maintenance windows and supports continuous availability requirements.

Highlights

  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without power-down

Specifications

BrandIBM
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Capacity600GB
NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
RPM15000 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How do I install the SAS 6Gb/s 15000 RPM drive and what step is often missed?

Slide the 3.5" hot-swap tray into the bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is verifying the SAS connector seats fully before locking the lever.

What maintenance or replacement will the 600GB SLC drive need later?

The SLC NAND flash requires no routine maintenance; replacement is only needed if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or the bearing noise increases.

What limit appears first on the 15000 RPM SAS drive under sustained write load?

The 6Gb/s SAS interface bandwidth saturates before the mechanical media reaches its maximum sustained transfer rate.

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