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Dell TW656 300GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 10000 3.5-inch 16MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 300GB
- Interface: Fibre Channel (2Gb/s)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
- Cache: 16MB
- Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Brand: Dell
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 300GB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel (2Gb/s)
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Rotational Speed
- 10000 RPM
- Cache
- 16MB
- Brand
- Dell
Product details
This Dell TW656 is a 300GB 3.5-inch Fibre Channel hard drive designed for enterprise use. It operates at 10000 RPM with a 2Gb/s interface and features a 16MB cache, offering a balance of capacity and performance for older server systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 300GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (2Gb/s) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 16MB |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | TW656 |
Description
The Dell TW656 is a 300GB internal hard drive designed for enterprise-level storage solutions, particularly those utilizing Fibre Channel connectivity. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at a rotational speed of 10000 RPM, which provides faster data access compared to lower-speed drives. This makes it suitable for applications that require quick retrieval of data. The drive utilizes a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, a robust protocol commonly used in Storage Area Networks (SANs) for its reliability and performance. While older than 4Gb/s or 8Gb/s standards, 2Gb/s Fibre Channel still offers dedicated bandwidth for storage traffic, ensuring consistent performance for servers and storage arrays of that era. Equipped with a 16MB cache, the TW656 can buffer frequently accessed data, further enhancing read and write performance. This drive is an ideal component for maintaining or upgrading older Dell servers and storage systems that rely on Fibre Channel technology. Its 300GB capacity, combined with 10000 RPM speed, offers a good balance for transactional workloads and general-purpose storage in enterprise environments.
Condition: Refurbished
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