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Silver 2.5 inch SAS laptop hard drive 44W2294 15000 RPM

IBM

IBM 44W2294 15000 RPM SAS 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-3VF5-5JPK5 MPN 44W2294

High-performance 2.5" SAS laptop drive spinning at 15000 RPM for demanding workloads

  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers rapid data access
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface provides reliable enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard laptop drive bays
  • IBM engineering ensures consistent performance under load
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer specification compliance

Interface & form factor

This is an IBM 44W2294 2.5" internal hard drive with a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 15000 RPM. It is built for laptop bays that accept the 2.5" form factor and the serial attached SCSI protocol.

Suitable systems & limits

The drive fits notebooks or storage arrays designed for SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" devices and workloads that benefit from 15000 RPM rotational speed. Buyers whose hardware only provides a different drive interface or a larger 3.5" bay should look at other parts.

Deciding specification

The SAS 6Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines whether this 44W2294 will work in a given system; the host must support that exact protocol and the 2.5" physical format.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $291.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 44W2294 get when running 15000 RPM all day?

The 2.5" SAS drive spins at 15000 RPM, so sustained operation produces noticeable whine and heat; ensure the laptop chassis has active cooling and vibration damping for this spindle speed.

What host interface must my system provide for the 44W2294 to operate?

The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface; the laptop or controller must present a native SAS 6Gb/s port for the 44W2294 to be recognised and transfer data.

Will the 44W2294 work in a bay that currently holds a slower 2.5" drive?

Yes, the 2.5" form factor matches common laptop bays; the SAS 6Gb/s interface and 15000 RPM spindle simply require a compatible SAS controller and adequate cooling in the same slot.

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