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3.5 inch silver metal hard drive with SAS connector and hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 44W2245 600GB 15000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-SW59-PQT9X MPN 44W2245

A 600 GB 3.5 inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 768 MBps transfer rate for server workloads

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed delivers rapid data access
  • 600 GB capacity stores large server workloads
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables 768 MB/s peak throughput
  • 5 inch hot-swap form factor fits IBM BladeCenter and System x bays
  • New retail drive ready for immediate deployment

Server-grade SAS hard drive

The IBM 44W2245 is a 600 GB 3.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It is supplied in retail packaging and carries a maximum external transfer rate of 768 MBps. The drive uses a hot-swap tray for quick replacement in supported chassis.

Suited for enterprise server arrays

This unit fits IBM BladeCenter blade servers and IBM System x platforms that accept 3.5 inch SAS hot-swap drives. It targets workloads demanding high spindle speed and dual-port SAS connectivity. Buyers needing larger capacities or different form factors should look at other storage classes.

15000 RPM spindle speed

The 15000 RPM rotation rate is the single specification that determines whether this drive meets the performance envelope of the target server environment. It delivers the low latency and high IOPS required by transaction-heavy applications. Systems that cannot accommodate 15K SAS drives must select an alternative.

How it compares

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

Price $448.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $748.32 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 name44W2245
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size305 × 254 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

What sustained throughput can the 6Gb/s SAS link deliver on this 15000 RPM drive?

The interface supports a maximum external data transfer rate of 768 MBps, matching the 6Gb/s SAS specification.

How much heat and noise should I expect when the 3.5" 15000 RPM spindle runs continuously in a server chassis?

A 15000 RPM enterprise drive generates significant heat and audible whine; plan for active airflow and acoustic damping in the enclosure.

Which server backplane or controller must I already have to install this hot-swap 3.5" SAS tray?

The drive fits IBM BladeCenter and System x hot-swap bays and requires a 6Gb/s SAS backplane or RAID controller with an available port.

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