Refurbished server SAS drives: 600GB and 900GB HDDs for Dell, HPE and Lenovo

Refurbished server SAS drives have been added to the New Life Mac offering for customers looking to expand a RAID array, replace a faulty server drive, or affordably add capacity to a lab. These are not ordinary desktop HDDs. They are enterprise drives designed for continuous operation, Dell PERC controllers, HPE Smart Array, IBM/Lenovo RAID, and other server storage solutions.

The biggest advantage of refurbished server drives is simple: for a reasonable price, you get a fast SAS interface, hot-swap operation, and parameters that still make sense for databases, virtualization, surveillance systems, or internal file servers.

Currently Available Refurbished SAS Drives

900GB 2.5" SAS 10K

900 GB, 2.5" SFF, SAS, 10,000 RPM

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600GB 3.5" SAS 15K

600 GB, 3.5" LFF, SAS, 15,000 RPM

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600GB 2.5" SAS 15K

600 GB, 2.5" SFF, SAS, 15,000 RPM

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600GB 2.5" SAS 10K

600 GB, 2.5" SFF, SAS, 10,000 RPM

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Quick Recommendation by Use Case

• 900GB 2.5" SAS 10K: a good choice for fast RAID arrays, virtualization, and database tasks requiring more capacity than 600GB drives.
• 600GB 3.5" SAS 15K: a classic fast LFF drive for older PowerEdge, ProLiant, and storage chassis with 3.5-inch bays.
• 600GB 2.5" SAS 15K: the fastest option in this offer for transactional operations, databases, and workloads with frequent random operations.
• 600GB 2.5" SAS 10K: the most affordable SAS option for RAID array expansion, spare drives, or test servers.

Dell, HPE, IBM/Lenovo Part Numbers and Other Designations

For server drives, the part number is often as important as the capacity. It helps when looking for replacements, checking compatibility, and comparing with the original drive in a RAID array. The numbers listed below serve as practical guidance for identical or very similar OEM variants. Before purchasing, it's always good to verify the bay format, caddy, firmware, and support for your specific controller. If you are unsure, send us your server model or a photo of the original drive, and we will verify a suitable replacement.

Why Choose a Refurbished Server Drive

• Lower purchase price: ideal for repairing older servers where a new OEM drive often doesn't make economic sense.
• Enterprise SAS design: suitable for RAID, continuous operation, and servers that shouldn't rely on desktop drives.
• 10K and 15K speed: 10K is a reasonable compromise between price and performance, 15K is suitable for more demanding random I/O.
• More sustainable purchase: functional enterprise hardware gets another life instead of unnecessarily replacing the entire platform.

Compatibility: What to Check Before Purchasing

The same capacity and RPM don't automatically mean the drive will be ideal for every server. Primarily check the drive size (2.5" SFF or 3.5" LFF), SAS interface type, speed (6Gb/s or 12Gb/s), server generation, required caddy, firmware, and whether your RAID controller tolerates the given model and firmware. If you are unsure, send us the server model or a photo of the original drive, and we will verify a suitable replacement.

Tip: when rebuilding a RAID array, it is safest to stick to the same capacity and a similar type of drive. For critical data, always back up first, then replace the drive.

Choose a Drive from the Current Offer

Volume discounts of 10-40% are automatically applied in the cart.

• 3 pcs - 10% discount
• 5 pcs - 15% discount
• 10 pcs - 20% discount
• 20 pcs - 40% discount

• 900GB 2.5" SAS 10K - HDD 900GB 2.5" SAS 10K – refurbished server drive
• 600GB 3.5" SAS 15K - HDD 600GB 3.5 SAS 15K – refurbished server drive
• 600GB 2.5" SAS 15K - HDD 600GB 2.5 SAS 15K – refurbished server drive
• 600GB 2.5" SAS 10K - HDD 600GB 2.5 SAS 10K – refurbished server drive