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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 42D0638 300GB 10000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-TVTB-CA2YZ MPN 42D0638

A 300 GB SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM in a 2.5 inch hot-swap form factor for server storage

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $219.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $733.30 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name42D0638
Total capacity300 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 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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