EMC 5048427 250GB 7200RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive (SATA to Fiber Channel Interposer) for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System

Product Description

The EMC 5048427 is a 3.5-inch, 250GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive engineered specifically for integration into EMC CLARiiON CX Series storage systems. It operates at a rotational speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), offering a balance between performance and capacity suitable for enterprise storage applications. The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface provides the necessary data transfer rate for reliable operation within these storage arrays. A key feature of this drive is the inclusion of a SATA to Fiber Channel (FC) interposer. This specialized adapter is crucial for bridging the SATA interface of the hard drive to the Fiber Channel fabric commonly used in high-performance storage area networks (SANs). This allows SATA drives to be utilized within an FC-based storage system, providing a cost-effective solution for expanding storage capacity while leveraging existing infrastructure. This drive is a direct replacement or upgrade component for EMC CLARiiON CX Series storage arrays, ensuring compatibility and adherence to the stringent requirements of enterprise-grade storage solutions. Its robust design and specific integration features make it a vital part for maintaining and expanding the capabilities of these storage systems.