IBM - 17P9905 - IBM 450GB 15K FC HDD DS8K

The IBM 17P9905 is a 450GB 15K Fibre Channel (FC) hard disk drive designed for IBM DS8000 / DS8K enterprise storage environments. With a 15K spindle speed and FC interface, it is suited for latency-sensitive workloads and consistent I/O in data center SAN deployments where predictable performance and availability matter.

For DS8K maintenance, capacity expansions, or like-for-like replacements, this drive is commonly used alongside platform components such as RAID CONTROLLER options (where applicable within the storage architecture) and the correct mounting hardware such as CADDY to ensure proper fitment in the chassis. If your workload profile changes, you may also consider an SSD tier for higher IOPS in the same IBM ecosystem.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics for DS8K/DS8000 service and integration planning:

• 450GB formatted capacity to support enterprise-tier pools, rebuild operations, or replacement of failed drives with matching size.
• 15,000 RPM spindle speed to deliver lower access times for transactional workloads and mixed read/write I/O patterns.
• Fibre Channel (FC) interface to operate in SAN-based storage backplanes and controller-managed drive shelves.
• Designed for IBM DS8000 / DS8K storage systems to ensure correct interoperability within the DS8K drive ecosystem.
• Compatible with IBM DS8K family arrays (for example DS8100, DS8300 and later DS8K models) to simplify spares standardisation across installed base.
• Enterprise HDD design characteristics to support 24/7 duty cycles for production storage environments.
• Hot-swap capable drive behaviour (system-dependent) to help reduce maintenance windows during service replacement procedures.
• Optimised for controller-managed RAID and data protection workflows to support rebuilds and sustained operation after a drive event.

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 choice for extending the lifecycle of existing DS8K/DS8000 installations, supporting maintenance contracts, and reducing electronic waste while controlling budget compared to buying new.

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, supporting system integrators, maintenance providers and data center operators.

For broader platform sourcing and brand-aligned spares, browse related IBM hardware to build consistent, supportable configurations.