📦 IBM 600GB 10K SAS 6Gb/s Simple-Swap Enterprise HDD

Model: MBF2600RC | Part Numbers: 49Y2023, 49Y2022, 49Y2026 | 10,000 RPM

The IBM 49Y2023 is a professional-grade storage solution designed for 24/7 continuous operation in IBM System x and BladeCenter platforms. With a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and SAS-2 interface, it provides the low latency and high IOPS required for virtualization, database hosting, and high-transaction server workloads. This Simple-Swap (NHS) version is ideal for fixed internal storage or systems using standard drive carriers.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Brand: IBM (OEM Seagate)

• Series: Savvio 10K.4

• Model Number: MBF2600RC

• IBM Part Numbers: 49Y2023, 49Y2022, 49Y2026

• Capacity: 600 GB

• Interface: SAS-2 6.0 Gb/s (Dual Port)

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (15mm SFF)

• Rotation Speed: 10,000 RPM

• Cache: 16 MB

• Swap Type: Simple-Swap / Non-Hot Swap (NHS)

✅ Reliability & Condition

• Condition: Refurbished - Excellent. Professionally audited, secure-erased, and rigorously tested to ensure 100% health and peak performance.

• Enterprise Reliability: Features a 2.0 million hour MTBF, built to withstand the thermal and vibration challenges of high-density server racks.

• Data Integrity: Dual-port SAS connectivity provides redundant data paths required for high availability and failover protection.

• Tested Endurance: Every drive undergoes full surface scans and SMART health checks to meet strict enterprise standards.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Certified Systems: Native support for IBM System x (x3250 M3/M4, x3550 M3/M4) and BladeCenter (HS21, LS21, LS22) systems.

• Best For: OS boot drives, performance-tier storage, and transactional databases.

• Note: This is an Enterprise SAS drive. It requires a SAS-compatible backplane and will not function in standard consumer SATA ports.