EMC 5048701 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System

Description

The EMC 5048701 is a high-performance 146GB internal hard drive specifically designed for use within EMC CLARiiON CX Series storage systems. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at an impressive rotational speed of 15000 RPM, which significantly reduces seek times and improves data access performance. This makes it ideal for mission-critical applications that require low latency and high throughput. The drive utilizes a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, a robust and reliable connection protocol commonly found in enterprise storage environments. Fibre Channel offers dedicated, high-speed data paths, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing the impact of network congestion. This interface is crucial for SAN (Storage Area Network) deployments where speed and stability are paramount. This EMC hard drive is engineered for the demanding workloads of enterprise storage arrays. Its combination of high RPM, Fibre Channel connectivity, and specific compatibility with CLARiiON CX systems makes it a specialized component for maintaining and expanding the capabilities of these storage solutions. The 146GB capacity, while smaller by today's standards, was typical for high-performance drives in its era, prioritizing speed over sheer volume.

Condition: Refurbished