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IBM 90Y8927 146GB 2.5 inch SAS 15000 RPM hard drive with hot-swap tray

IBM

IBM 90Y8927 146GB 2.5" SAS 15000 RPM laptop hard drive

SKU CH-077T-Y9E7A

A 146 GB 2.5" SAS drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a hot-swap tray included

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 146 GB capacity stores critical server data
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers fast transactional throughput
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables high-speed host connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense SFF drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray included simplifies drive replacement

Capacity and Interface

The IBM 90Y8927 is a 146 GB 2.5 inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM. It targets server administrators who need fast, low-latency storage in a small form factor. The 6 Gb/s SAS interface provides dual-port connectivity for redundancy in enterprise arrays.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

At 15000 RPM the drive maintains high throughput during continuous read and write streams typical of database and virtualisation workloads. The SAS protocol supports tagged command queuing so multiple outstanding I/O requests are reordered for efficiency. Hot-swap capability allows replacement without powering down the chassis.

Build and Connectors

A hot-swap tray is included so the drive slides directly into compatible SAS backplanes. The 2.5 inch SFF design fits dense server bays while the dual-port SAS connector ensures path failover. Retail or OEM packaging may vary but the drive itself is new and ready for immediate deployment.

How it compares

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Price $102.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 15000 RPM SAS drive generate during continuous server operation?

A 15000 RPM spindle runs hotter and louder than slower drives; plan for active airflow in the bay and expect audible seek noise under sustained load.

What controller or backplane must I already have to use the 6Gb/s SAS interface?

You need a SAS host-bus adapter or RAID card with a 6Gb/s SAS port, plus a 2.5" hot-swap backplane that accepts the included tray.

Will the 146 GB 2.5" SAS drive work in an older 3Gb/s SAS enclosure I already own?

Yes, the 6Gb/s SAS interface is backward-compatible with 3Gb/s SAS backplanes, though the link will negotiate down to the slower speed.

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