What is the rotational speed of this drive?

It operates at 15000 RPM, delivering high-speed access for demanding workloads. Combined with 6Gbps SAS interface and 450GB capacity, it fits 3.5-inch bays in IBM System Storage environments with included caddy.

What interface does the 49Y1864 use?

The drive uses a 6Gbps SAS interface on the ST3450857SS model, ensuring compatibility with enterprise SAS controllers. This supports 450GB 15K RPM operation in systems with part numbers like 49Y1865 and 49Y1861.

What form factor is the IBM 49Y1864?

It is a 3.5-inch internal SAS HDD, including the System Storage caddy/tray for hot-swap installation. This design accommodates 450GB capacity at 15000 RPM in standard enterprise server bays.

Does it include a tray or caddy?

Yes, the IBM 49Y1864 includes the IBM System Storage caddy/tray, facilitating installation in compatible systems. It supports the 450GB 15000 RPM 6Gbps SAS specifications for seamless enterprise deployment.

49Y1864 - IBM 49Y1864 450GB 15K SAS 3.5in Enterprise HDD

Name: IBM 49Y1864 450GB 15K SAS 3.5in Enterprise HDD
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y1864

49Y1864 - IBM 49Y1864 450GB 15K SAS 3.5in Enterprise HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM 49Y1864 is an enterprise-grade internal 3.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for high-performance storage applications. It provides 450GB of storage capacity with a rotational speed of 15000 RPM, enabling fast data access and transfer rates suitable for demanding workloads. The drive utilizes a 6Gbps SAS interface, ensuring reliable connectivity in server and storage environments. Compatible part numbers include 49Y1865 and 49Y1861, and it ships with the IBM System Storage caddy or tray for seamless hot-swap installation in supported systems like DS3500 and DS3512. The underlying model ST3450857SS supports 3.5-inch form factor for standard enterprise bays. This configuration balances capacity and speed for IT infrastructure requiring robust, high-RPM SAS drives. Procurement teams can rely on its specifications for consistent performance in data center deployments. Weight is approximately 2 pounds, facilitating easy handling during installation.

450GB capacity for enterprise storage needs
15000 RPM rotational speed for high IOPS
6Gbps SAS interface for reliable transfers
3.5-inch form factor with System Storage tray
Internal HDD for IBM DS3500, DS3512 systems
Hot-swap compatible enterprise SAS drive

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	49Y1864
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Drive Type	Internal
Technology	Serial Attached SCSI
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Product Line	IBM System Storage
Product Type	Hard Drive
Hot-Swappable	Yes
Storage Capacity	450 GB

Performance

Compatible systems

Enterprise SAS hard drive compatible with IBM System Storage DS3500 and DS3512 storage arrays

IBM System Storage
Model: DS3500; DS3512
Form factor: 3.5-inch SAS bay
Compatible with IBM System Storage DS3500 and DS3512 arrays

Best for

Enterprise Storage
Suitable for IBM System Storage systems like DS3500, DS3512 with 450GB capacity and 15000 RPM performance.
High-Performance Servers
Provides 6Gbps SAS interface and 3.5-inch form factor for servers needing fast 15K RPM drives.
Data Center Deployments
Includes caddy/tray for hot-swap in enterprise environments supporting 450GB SAS HDDs.

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450GB SAS Hard Drives 15K RPM SAS Hard Drives Enterprise SAS Hard Drives IBM Hard Drives

RPM	15000
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Seek Time Average	3.4 ms
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	6 Gb/s

SAS Interface	6 Gb/s SAS
Interface Type	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

IBM 49Y1864 450GB 15K SAS 3.5in Enterprise HDD