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Dell 1M840 73GB Fibre Channel 10000 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Interface: Fibre Channel
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for high-performance enterprise environments.
- Offers excellent read/write speeds for demanding workloads.
- Provides reliable data storage for servers and SANs.
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Key specifications
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- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 73GB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Rotational Speed
- 10,000 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Brand
- Dell
Product details
The Dell 1M840 is a 73GB Fibre Channel hard drive, operating at 10,000 RPM. This 3.5-inch drive is designed for high-performance storage applications requiring fast data access and reliability.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Brand | Dell |
| SKU | 1M840 |
Description
The Dell 1M840 is a high-performance 73GB Fibre Channel hard drive, engineered for enterprise-level storage solutions that demand speed and reliability. Operating at a rapid 10,000 RPM, this 3.5-inch drive significantly reduces seek times and improves data access speeds compared to slower drives, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as databases, transaction processing, and high-performance computing. Fibre Channel technology provides a dedicated, high-speed network for storage, offering advantages in terms of performance, scalability, and reliability over traditional SCSI or SATA interfaces. This makes the 1M840 particularly well-suited for Storage Area Networks (SANs) where multiple servers need to access shared storage resources efficiently and with low latency. The 73GB capacity, while modest by today's standards, was substantial for high-performance drives of its era, offering a balance between speed and storage density. This drive is a component designed to be integrated into servers or storage arrays that support Fibre Channel connectivity. Its robust construction and enterprise-grade specifications ensure it can withstand the rigorous demands of 24/7 operation, providing consistent performance and data integrity. The Dell 1M840 represents a critical piece of infrastructure for organizations prioritizing speed and dependable data access in their storage systems.
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