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Silver 2.5 inch SAS enterprise hard drive bare unit

Toshiba

Toshiba MBE2147RC 147GB 15000 RPM 16MB SAS 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-9KEW-QF32Z MPN MBE2147RC

147 GB enterprise drive spins at 15000 RPM with a 16 MB cache and 2.9 ms seek time over SAS

  • Total capacity147 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 15,000 RPM spindle speed cuts average seek to 2.9 ms
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother I/O
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface fits enterprise backplanes
  • 5-inch form factor allows dense server deployments
  • 147 GB capacity suits mission-critical workloads

Enterprise SAS Drive for Mission-Critical Servers

The Toshiba MBE2147RC is a 147GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise environments. It spins at 15000 RPM with a 16MB cache and connects via a SAS 6Gb/s interface. This combination delivers the low latency and high throughput required by demanding server workloads.

Suited for High-IOPS Server Arrays.

This drive targets administrators deploying high-performance storage in mission-critical servers where 2.9ms average seek time and 2ms latency matter. It is not a fit for builders needing larger capacities for bulk data retention, quieter acoustics for workstation bays, or interfaces other than SAS for direct host connection.

SAS 6Gb/s Interface Determines Compatibility

The drive requires a backplane or controller that supports the SAS 6Gb/s protocol to function. Without a compatible SAS host bus adapter or RAID card presenting the correct electrical and signalling standard, the drive cannot communicate with the system. Verify the controller specification before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $131.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 147 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $897.89 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMBE2147RC
Total capacity147 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Average seek time2.9 ms
Mean write time3.4 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare drive include any cables or mounting brackets, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; SAS data cables, power cables and any 2.5″ mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the 73GB or 147GB capacity for a high-performance server workload?

The 147GB model provides double the capacity of the 73GB version while keeping the same 15000 RPM speed and 16MB cache, making it the preferred choice when more space is needed for mission-critical data.

What does the 15000 RPM speed mean for actual server performance?

The 15000 RPM spindle delivers a 2.9 ms average seek time and 2 ms average latency, giving the low access delays required by high-transaction server applications.

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