IBM - 00Y2684 - V7000 G1 900GB 6Gb SAS 10K 2.5"

IBM 00Y2684 900GB 10K SAS HDD (Refurbished)

The IBM 00Y2684 is a 900GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive built for enterprise environments where consistent performance and predictable drive behaviour are required. With a 10,000 RPM spindle and SAS interface, it fits well in transactional workloads, virtualisation hosts, and shared storage tiers that depend on steady IOPS and controller-managed drive handling.

This drive is typically used in IBM server and storage platforms with SAS backplanes and RAID/HBA-based management. For broader platform planning across your IBM estate, align this FRU/part number with your system’s supported drive list and firmware baseline. It is commonly paired with compatible RAID CONTROLLER options to maintain uniform arrays and expected rebuild behaviour.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment considerations for the IBM 00Y2684:

• 900GB capacity to size OS, application, and data volumes appropriately in enterprise servers and storage shelves.
• 10K RPM spindle speed to support consistent performance for mixed read/write workloads vs. lower-RPM nearline drives.
• SAS interface to support enterprise drive connectivity and controller-based management in SAS backplane environments.
• Designed for hot-swap SAS drive bays to enable quick replacement and reduced maintenance windows in production systems.
• Compatibility with IBM System x and select IBM storage families that accept 2.5-inch SAS drives, for example System x3650 and x3550 configurations, plus DS/Storwize-class enclosures using SAS drive slots (verify support by FRU/part number).
• Optimised for controller-managed arrays to integrate with RAID features such as mirroring and parity sets for data protection.
• Enterprise duty-cycle design to support 24/7 operation in data centre and server room deployments.
• Suitable as a like-for-like replacement to keep RAID groups uniform in capacity and rotational speed for predictable performance.

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 existing IBM platforms, control budget compared to buying new, and reduce electronic waste.

All refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries: three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and we ship worldwide from Denmark for reliable B2B sourcing.

For correct physical installation in supported IBM chassis, ensure you have the appropriate CADDY for the drive bay. If your workload requires lower latency for specific volumes, consider tiering hot data to SSD where supported by your platform and controller.