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IBM 42D0681 (146GB) 15K RPM 2.5" 6Gbps SAS SFF Enterprise HDD

IBM 42D0681 (146GB) 15K RPM 2.5" 6Gbps SAS SFF Enterprise HDD

Model No: 42D0681 SKU: HDD-IBM-SAS-42D0681
42D0677/42D0678/42D0679/42D0681/26K0678-9FU066-039-IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps 2.5" SAS

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Product Description

The IBM 146GB 15K SAS-2 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Hard Drive (Part Numbers: 42D0677, 42D0678, 42D0681) represents one of the highest-performing enterprise storage solutions for IBM System x servers and BladeCenter blade systems. Engineered for compute-heavy, data-intensive environments, this 15,000 RPM drive delivers exceptional data throughput, ultra-low latency, and mission-critical availability.

Operating with a high-speed SAS-2 6Gb/s interface in a compact 2.5-inch Slim form factor, it position itself at the top of the SAS SFF hard drive line. It combines top-tier enterprise rotational performance with a slim design, maximizing storage density in multi-drive server bays and blade modules. The built-in hot-swap capability allows system administrators to replace or add drives on the fly without interrupting server operations or experiencing downtime.

Available from DataDive, a leading server and enterprise IT hardware provider in Qatar, this original IBM enterprise hard drive offers trusted 24/7 reliability, optimal thermal efficiency, and seamless operational stability for high-frequency transaction databases, enterprise OS boot volumes, and server expansion.

Key Features:

  • Enterprise 146 GB capacity tailored for high-speed OS boot and transactional workloads

  • Blazing 15,000 RPM rotational speed for maximum throughput and minimal seek time

  • High-speed SAS-2 6Gb/s interface delivering reliable, high-bandwidth enterprise connectivity

  • Compact 2.5-inch SFF Slim design maximizing drive density per rack or blade enclosure

  • Hot-swap support complete with IBM server tray for zero-downtime maintenance

  • Fully compatible with IBM System x series servers, BladeCenter blade enclosures, and RAID arrays

Technical Specifications:

  • Brand: IBM 

  • Part Numbers: 42D0681 / 42D0677 / 42D0678

  • Product Type: Enterprise Internal Hot-Swap Hard Drive

  • Capacity: 146 GB

  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF Slim)

  • Interface: SAS-2 6Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI)

  • Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM (15K)

  • Hot-Swappable: Yes (Includes Hot-Swap Tray)

  • Application / Compatibility: IBM System x Servers, IBM BladeCenter Blade Modules, Enterprise RAID Arrays, and Data Centers