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Dell RG556 500GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 7200 3.5-inch 8MB Hard Drive
- 500GB storage capacity
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for high-speed SAN connectivity
- 7200 RPM rotational speed
- 3.5-inch form factor
- 8MB cache buffer
- Designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Enterprise-grade reliability and performance
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 500GB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel 2Gb/s
- Rotational Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- Cache
- 8MB
- Drive Type
- HDD
Product details
The Dell RG556 is a 500GB Fibre Channel hard drive, operating at 7200 RPM with a 2Gb/s interface. This 3.5-inch drive is designed for high-availability storage networks where speed and reliability are critical.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 2Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Drive Type | HDD |
Description
The Dell RG556 hard drive is a specialized storage device designed for Fibre Channel environments, commonly found in Storage Area Networks (SANs). It offers a 500GB capacity, suitable for critical data storage and high-performance applications within a SAN infrastructure. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, providing efficient data access, and features an 8MB cache to further enhance performance by buffering frequently accessed data. The key feature of the RG556 is its 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface. Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology optimized for data transfer in SANs, offering low latency, high throughput, and robust error management. This interface is designed for mission-critical applications where data availability and performance are paramount, such as in enterprise databases, high-transaction systems, and virtualization environments. Built with enterprise-grade components, the Dell RG556 is engineered for reliability and continuous operation (24/7). Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for many SAN enclosures. This drive is an excellent choice for organizations that require a dedicated, high-performance storage solution within a Fibre Channel SAN, ensuring fast and dependable access to critical business data.
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