The IBM 41Y8482 is a 147GB SAS hard drive designed for enterprise storage applications requiring high-speed data access in compact form factors. This 2.5-inch drive operates at 15000 RPM with a 6GB/s SAS interface and 16MB cache, delivering sustained throughput suitable for server RAID arrays, SAN environments, and performance-critical databases. Compatible with IBM System x servers and enterprise storage systems from the 2000s-2010s era, this drive is well-suited for mixed workload deployments where both capacity and responsiveness matter. Typical applications include transactional databases, virtualized infrastructure, and mid-tier storage arrays. All units tested and guaranteed; available via quote.