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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot swap tray

IBM

IBM 90Y8878 300GB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM laptop hard drive

SKU CH-EERC-3MB6C

A 300 GB 2.5 inch SAS laptop drive spinning at 10000 RPM with hot-swap tray for server use

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeMLC
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 300 GB capacity supports data-intensive server workloads
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed reduces latency for transactional applications
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface provides reliable connectivity for enterprise systems
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor enables drive replacement without server downtime
  • Validated for IBM System x3100 M4 server compatibility

IBM 90Y8878 300GB SAS 10K drive

This new IBM 90Y8878 is a 300GB 2.5 inch laptop internal hard drive with a SAS interface running at 10000 RPM. It includes a hot-swap tray and uses MLC NAND flash memory. The drive follows the 6Gb/s SAS standard and is designed for server environments.

Suits IBM System x3100 M4 Server upgrades

This drive suits administrators upgrading or repairing an IBM System x3100 M4 Server that requires a 300GB 10K SAS drive with hot-swap capability. Buyers who need a different capacity or a non-hot-swap form factor should look at other parts.

SAS 6Gb/s interface and 10000 RPM spindle

The single specification that decides fitment is the SAS 6Gb/s interface combined with a 10000 RPM spindle speed. The server backplane and controller must support this exact SAS standard and rotational speed for the drive to function correctly.

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Price $45.99
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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What does the 6Gb/s SAS interface cap in practice?

The 6Gb/s SAS interface caps the drive's maximum external transfer rate at 6 gigabits per second, limiting throughput to that link speed during server workloads.

What physical space and mounting does the 2.5" hot-swap tray require?

The drive uses a 2.5-inch form factor with an included hot-swap tray that fits standard 2.5-inch SAS drive bays in compatible IBM System x servers.

How is the 90Y8878 installed in an x3100 M4, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap bay until the tray clicks and the latch secures; the step often missed is fully engaging the latch to complete the SAS connection.

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