IBM - 00AR324 - V7000 G2 300GB 15K 2.5" HDD

IBM 00AR324 V7000 Gen2 300GB 15K 2.5" HDD

The IBM 00AR324 is a 2.5-inch enterprise hard disk drive for IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (V7000 G2) storage systems, providing 300GB capacity and a 15K RPM spindle speed for responsive performance in latency-sensitive tiers. It is a practical option when you need a like-for-like replacement to keep drive classes consistent across an existing V7000 Gen2 deployment.

In typical V7000 Gen2 service and expansion scenarios, the drive is installed in the appropriate CADDY for the enclosure and operates as part of RAID-protected disk groups managed by the system. For broader platform sourcing and standardisation across your environment, see our refurbished IBM portfolio.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment-relevant details for this drive are listed below.

• 300GB capacity to maintain consistent capacity planning for existing V7000 Gen2 storage pools.
• 15K RPM spindle speed to support faster access times for transactional and frequently accessed datasets.
• 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive design to fit dense Storwize V7000 Gen2 enclosures.
• Compatibility with IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2 (V7000 G2) systems to support like-for-like replacements within the same platform.
• Suitable for V7000 Gen2 drive tiers and disk groups to keep performance characteristics aligned across an array.
• Designed for enterprise storage duty cycles to support 24/7 operation in controlled data center environments.
• Intended for RAID-protected configurations to help maintain availability and fault tolerance in redundant disk groups.
• Commonly used as a replacement drive or hot spare in V7000 Gen2 environments to reduce downtime during maintenance events.

If your workload is shifting toward higher IOPS tiers, you may also evaluate IBM-compatible SSD options for selected pools and caching use cases (subject to your system configuration and feature set).

For complete integration in IBM storage and server architectures, ensure the surrounding infrastructure—such as compatible RAID CONTROLLER components where applicable—matches your enclosure and back-end design.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished drives are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of installed storage platforms, reduce electronic waste, and control budget compared to buying new—especially when you need consistent, like-for-like parts.

All products from Direct Hardware Supply include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark.