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Small silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with label showing 600GB 15000 RPM 12Gb/s

IBM

IBM 00NA231 600GB 2.5" SAS 15000 RPM 12Gb/s laptop hard drive

SKU CH-KN7A-43FBB MPN 00NA231

600 GB 2.5" SAS drive spins at 15000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface for server workloads

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for server workloads
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface provides high-throughput connectivity
  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets in a single drive
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server and storage arrays
  • 79 oz lightweight design eases installation in 2.5-inch bays

Server-grade storage drive

The IBM 00NA231 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for server environments. It delivers 600 GB of capacity over a SAS interface running at 12Gb/s. The 15000 RPM spindle speed supports demanding enterprise workloads. This new component suits administrators who need reliable primary storage.

Sustained enterprise workloads

The 15000 RPM spindle maintains consistent throughput during continuous read and write operations. SAS 12Gb/s signalling preserves bandwidth when multiple drives share a backplane. Mechanical latency stays predictable under heavy queue depths typical of database or virtualisation hosts. The 512e sector format aligns with modern server firmware expectations.

12Gb/s SAS interface constraint

This drive requires a backplane or controller that supports 12Gb/s SAS to operate at its rated speed. Systems limited to 6Gb/s SAS will restrict maximum throughput. Buyers without SAS infrastructure cannot use this drive. The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard hot-swap bays designed for enterprise chassis.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from a 15000 RPM SAS drive running continuously in a server?

The 15000 RPM spindle speed and SAS interface are built for sustained server workloads; typical enterprise 2.5" 15K drives run warm and audible, so plan for active airflow in the chassis.

Does my system need a 12Gb/s SAS backplane or controller to use this 600GB 2.5" drive?

Yes — the drive interface standard is 12Gb/s SAS, so the host controller or backplane must support that speed and the SAS protocol for the drive to operate.

Will this 0.6" high 2.5" SAS drive fit in the same bay as my older 300GB 15K SAS drives?

The drive shares the 2.5" form factor and 0.6" height, so it fits standard 2.5" hot-swap bays used by earlier 15K SAS models.

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