What is the rotational speed of this drive?

It operates at 15,000 RPM, classifying it in the 450GB 15K RPM hard drive category. This speed contributes to improved access times in datacenter applications.

What interface does the 17P9905 use?

The drive features a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, enabling connection to FC storage area networks. It is designed for IBM DS8000 systems.

What is the form factor of the IBM 17P9905?

It uses a 3.5-inch form factor, standard for enterprise hard drives in DS8000 Disk Drive Modules.

What cache size does this hard drive have?

The 17P9905 includes 16MB cache, aiding in data buffering for better performance at 15K RPM.

17P9905 - IBM 17P9905 450GB 15K FC 3.5in Hard Drive

Name: IBM 17P9905 450GB 15K FC 3.5in Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 17P9905
Price: 505 USD
Availability: InStock

17P9905 - IBM 17P9905 450GB 15K FC 3.5in Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 17P9905 is a datacenter hard drive designed for enterprise storage systems. It provides 450GB of storage capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor. Operating at 15,000 RPM, it delivers high rotational speed suitable for performance-intensive applications. The drive features a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, enabling fast data transfer in FC-based storage environments. With 16MB cache, it supports efficient data buffering. Specifically engineered for IBM DS8000 Disk Drive Module (DDM), this Fibre Channel hard drive belongs to the 450GB 15K RPM category. IT procurement teams can rely on its compatibility with DS8000 systems for reliable storage expansion or replacement. The combination of high RPM, FC connectivity, and substantial cache makes it appropriate for environments requiring consistent I/O performance. As a datacenter product level component, it integrates into large-scale storage arrays without additional specifications on ports or networking interfaces provided.

450GB capacity in 3.5-inch form factor
15,000 RPM for high I/O performance
4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface
16MB cache buffer
DS8000 Disk Drive Module compatible
Datacenter product level design

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Featuring

Storage Capacity
Manufacturer part #	17P9905
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	17P9905
Drive Type	Internal
Form Factor	3.5in
Cache Buffer	16MB
Product Line	DS8000
Product Type	Hard Drive
Cache Storage	16MB
Physical Size	3.5in x 25mm

Compatible systems

Compatible with IBM DS8000 storage systems

IBM DS8000
Designed for DS8000 storage systems

Best for

DS8000 Disk Drive Module
Designed specifically for IBM DS8000 DDM, providing 450GB capacity at 15K RPM for storage expansion.
Fibre Channel Storage
Supports 4Gb/s FC interface in 3.5-inch form factor for high-speed enterprise storage connectivity.
Datacenter Performance Drives
15,000 RPM operation with 16MB cache suits datacenter environments needing fast access times.

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RPM	15,000 RPM
Data Transfer Rate	4Gb/s
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	4Gb/s

IBM 17P9905 450GB 15K FC 3.5in Hard Drive