EMC 5050496 100GB SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Solid State Drive (SAS to Fiber Channel Interposer) for VNX 550...

Description

This 100GB SAS Solid State Drive from EMC, identified by SKU 5050496, is specifically engineered to enhance the performance of EMC VNX storage systems, particularly models like the VNX 550. It operates on the SAS 6Gb/s interface, providing a substantial increase in data transfer speeds compared to traditional hard drives. The 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with the drive bays within the VNX storage arrays. A key feature of this drive is the inclusion of a SAS to Fiber Channel interposer. This specialized component is crucial for enabling SAS drives to connect and function within a Fiber Channel infrastructure, which is common in high-end enterprise storage environments like the VNX platform. This interposer bridges the communication gap, allowing for seamless integration and optimal performance. The use of solid-state technology means the 5050496 drive offers significant advantages in terms of access times, IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), and overall system responsiveness. It is designed to accelerate application performance, reduce latency, and improve the efficiency of data-intensive workloads running on the VNX storage system. This SSD is a critical component for organizations looking to maximize the capabilities of their EMC storage infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished