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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

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $347.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $579.98 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 name44W2244
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Average seek time4 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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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