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IBM 00LY506 MK3001GRRB 300GB 15K SAS HDD

Name: IBM 00LY506 MK3001GRRB 300GB 15K SAS HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00LY506

MPN: 00LY506·By: IBM

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Product overview

The IBM MK3001GRRB, identified by SKU 00LY506, is a datacenter-grade hard drive in the SAS 300GB 15K enterprise category. It features a 300GB capacity, 15,000 RPM spindle speed, SAS interface, 6Gbps interface speed, and 2.5-inch form factor. This configuration supports demanding enterprise workloads requiring high rotational speed for improved IOPS and throughput compared to slower drives. The 32MB cache enhances data access efficiency. As a 2.5-inch SAS 15K drive, it fits compact server and storage array designs. Suitable for environments prioritizing performance in read-intensive applications. The model aligns with enterprise standards from manufacturers like Dell, Toshiba, and IBM for consistent compatibility. Key specs include SAS connectivity at 6Gbps, enabling reliable data transfer in RAID configurations and virtualization setups. This drive serves as a component in scalable storage solutions for business-critical operations.

300GB capacity in 2.5-inch form factor
15,000 RPM spindle speed for high IOPS
SAS interface with 6Gbps speed
32MB cache buffer
Enterprise datacenter category
Compact 2.5-inch SAS design

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	00LY506
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Cache	32 MB
Model	MK3001GRRB
Series	MKxx01GRRB
Capacity	300 GB
Idle Power	4.0 W Typ.
Technology	HDD
Buffer Type	32 MiB FIFO ring buffer
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Product Line	IBM Power Systems
Product Type	Hard Disk Drive
Logical Block Size	512 to 528 B
Unrecoverable Error Rate	10 per 10^17 bits read

Performance

RPM	15000 RPM
MTBF	1,600,000 hours
Average Latency	2.0 ms
Average Seek Time	2.7 ms
Data Transfer Rate	200 Mbit/s

Power Consumption

Supply Voltage	5 V ±5 %, 12 V ±5 %

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	6G SAS
SAS Interface Speeds	6.0 Gbit/s, 3.0 Gbit/s, 1.5 Gbit/s

Compatible systems

IBM Power Systems pSeries Power6, Power7, Power8 servers

IBM Power Systems
Model: pSeries
Generation: Power6; Power7; Power8
Confirmed models: 1790, 1880, 1881, 1885, 1925, 1953

Best for

Datacenter Storage
Supports high-performance storage arrays with 300GB capacity and 15K RPM for datacenter deployments.
Enterprise Servers
Fits 2.5-inch SAS bays in servers using 6Gbps interface for reliable operation.
High IOPS Applications
Delivers elevated IOPS via 15,000 RPM speed in transaction-heavy environments.
RAID Configurations
Compatible with SAS RAID setups leveraging 300GB capacity and 6Gbps speed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the IBM MK3001GRRB 00LY506?

The IBM MK3001GRRB 00LY506 provides 300GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor, suitable for enterprise SAS storage needs. This size supports efficient data handling in datacenter servers.

What spindle speed does this drive have?

It operates at 15,000 RPM, enabling high IOPS performance for demanding workloads. The 15K speed outperforms slower enterprise drives in throughput applications.

What interface does the MK3001GRRB use?

The drive uses SAS interface with 6Gbps speed, compatible with enterprise server backplanes and RAID systems. This ensures reliable connectivity in 2.5-inch bays.

What is the form factor of this hard drive?

It features a 2.5-inch form factor, ideal for dense storage configurations in rackmount servers. The compact size fits high-capacity SAS environments.

Does it include cache memory?

Yes, the MK3001GRRB has 32MB cache, which buffers data to improve read and write efficiency in enterprise SAS 15K operations.

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Manufacturer part #

00LY506

Brand

IBM

Condition

New

Cache

32 MB

Model

MK3001GRRB

Series

MKxx01GRRB

Capacity

300 GB

Idle Power

4.0 W Typ.

Technology

HDD

Buffer Type

32 MiB FIFO ring buffer

Form Factor

2.5-inch

Product Line

IBM Power Systems

Product Type

Hard Disk Drive

Logical Block Size

512 to 528 B

Unrecoverable Error Rate

10 per 10^17 bits read

RPM

15000 RPM

MTBF

1,600,000 hours

Average Latency

2.0 ms

Average Seek Time

2.7 ms

Data Transfer Rate

200 Mbit/s

Interface

6G SAS

SAS Interface Speeds

6.0 Gbit/s, 3.0 Gbit/s, 1.5 Gbit/s