Hard Drive Lenovo IBM 300GB 10K 6G SAS 2.5 90Y8881-RFB

Lenovo IBM 300GB 10K 6G SAS 2.5 90Y8881-RFB is a 2.5-inch enterprise-class hard drive designed for server and data center environments. This 300GB drive spins at 10,000 RPM and uses the 6Gb/s SAS interface to provide consistent read/write performance and low-latency access to block storage. The drive is identified by manufacturer part number 90Y8881-RFB and EAN 5706998663849, and is compatible with systems that support 6G SAS 2.5-inch HDDs from Lenovo and IBM platforms.

Advantages

The 10K RPM spindle speed combined with a 6G SAS interface delivers higher sustained throughput than typical SATA consumer drives, reducing response times for transactional workloads. The 2.5-inch form factor allows for higher drive density in rack-mounted servers and blade systems while maintaining lower power consumption per terabyte compared to larger form factors. As an enterprise-grade HDD, it offers firmware and interoperability optimizations for RAID arrays and server controllers.

Suitable for

• Database servers requiring predictable I/O performance
• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• RAID arrays in enterprise storage systems
• Backup targets and archival systems with moderate sequential throughput
• High-density server bays and blade chassis

Key specifications

• Capacity: 300GB
• Interface: 6Gb/s SAS (SAS 2.0 compatible)
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 90Y8881-RFB
• EAN: 5706998663849

How to use

Install the Lenovo IBM 300GB 10K 6G SAS 2.5 90Y8881-RFB into a compatible server drive bay or storage enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SAS drives. Ensure the host controller and backplane support 6Gb/s SAS and that firmware and RAID controller settings match your intended configuration (for example RAID level, stripe size, and write caching policy). After physical installation, verify the drive is detected in the system BIOS or RAID management utility, then initialize or add the drive to an existing array following your standard storage procedures.

Usage recommendations

Use this drive in environments where consistent random I/O and moderate sequential throughput are required. For maximum reliability, operate within your server vendor’s specified temperature and vibration ranges, keep firmware up to date, and include the drive in monitored RAID configurations with regular backups and SMART or hardware monitoring enabled.