The NEC N8150-486 (N8150-486 - NEC 450GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive) is a Server Hard Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 450 GB, spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 12 Gb/s. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network supplies the N8150-486 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The N8150-486 is a NEC server hard drive component with capacity 450 GB, spindle speed 15,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pro Disk Network sells the N8150-486 for $872.03 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the N8150-486 work with my RAID controller?
The N8150-486 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the N8150-486 ship?
If in stock, the N8150-486 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The N8150-486 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the N8150-486?
The N8150-486 is a NEC enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 450 GB and spindle speed 15,000 RPM, manufactured by NEC. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of N8150-486
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about N8150-486
Is the N8150-486 a genuine NEC part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every N8150-486 as factory-original NEC inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned NEC servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the N8150-486 work with my RAID controller?
The N8150-486 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the N8150-486 ship?
If in stock, the N8150-486 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the N8150-486?
New N8150-486 units carry the full NEC manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the N8150-486?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the N8150 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
N8150-274 — N8150-274 - NEC 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $296.80
N8150-275 — N8150-275 - NEC 250 GB 3.5 Internal Hard Drive - SATA/300 - 7200 rpm - Hot Pluggable — $578.84
N8150-276 — N8150-276 - NEC N8150-276 160 GB 2.5 Internal Hard Drive - SATA - 7200 rpm — $317.79
N8150-300 — N8150-300 - NEC 146GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $287.64
N8150-453 — N8150-453 - NEC 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $582.11
N8150-479 — N8150-479 - NEC 300GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $570.95
N8150-480 — N8150-480 - NEC 450GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $816.42
N8150-481 — N8150-481 - NEC 600GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,346.63
N8150-482 — N8150-482 - NEC 900GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,124.04
N8150-483 — N8150-483 - NEC 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable (512n) 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,746.82
N8150-485 — N8150-485 - NEC 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $688.24
N8150-488 — N8150-488 - NEC 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $570.95
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the N8150-486, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the N8150-486 for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.