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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive in hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 81Y9663 900GB 2.5" SAS 10K laptop hard drive

SKU CH-1DTR-MV52M

900 GB 2.5" SAS drive with 10,000 RPM spindle speed and built-in encryption for server workloads

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 900 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10 000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables fast transfers
  • Self-encrypting drive protects sensitive data
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive changes without downtime

900 GB SAS server drive

The IBM 81Y9663 is a 900 GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM. It uses a Serial Attached SCSI interface rated at 6 Gb/s and includes hardware-based encryption. The drive ships new with a hot-swap tray for direct insertion into compatible bays. It is built for server workloads that demand secure, high-speed storage.

Check SAS controller and bay fit

Verify that your system provides a SAS backplane or controller able to run at 6 Gb/s. The 2.5 inch form factor requires a matching drive bay or caddy; the included tray fits standard hot-swap cages. Confirm the chassis supplies adequate cooling for a 10000 RPM spindle. Encryption features need a controller or RAID card that supports self-encrypting drives.

Hot-swap tray and encrypted design

The supplied hot-swap tray lets you insert or remove the drive without powering down the server. A SAS connector on the drive mates directly with the backplane, eliminating separate cables. Hardware encryption secures data at rest without host CPU overhead. The 5.1 unit weight reflects a robust metal chassis suited to continuous operation in dense arrays.

How it compares

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Price $225.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the IBM 81Y9663 900GB SAS drive ship with a hot-swap tray or must I buy one separately?

A hot-swap tray is included with the drive so no separate tray purchase is required.

Which capacity version of the 81Y9663 should I choose for a server needing maximum space in a 2.5-inch bay?

The 900GB model is the capacity offered for this part number and provides the largest available space in the 2.5-inch form factor.

How does the 10000 RPM spindle speed affect real-world performance in a 6Gb/s SAS server array?

The 10000 RPM spindle delivers low latency and high sustained throughput for random I/O workloads typical of database and virtualization servers.

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