HP 404746-004 36.4GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 15000 3.5-in 16MB Hard Drive

Description

The HP 404746-004 hard drive provides a 36.4GB storage capacity, suitable for specific enterprise applications or boot drives where space is less critical but performance and reliability are paramount. It utilizes a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, offering a robust and high-speed connection ideal for demanding server environments and storage area networks (SANs). Operating at an impressive 15000 RPM, this drive ensures rapid data access and minimal latency, which is crucial for applications such as databases, transaction processing, and virtualization. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise-grade storage, allowing for seamless integration into existing server infrastructure. The inclusion of a 16MB cache buffer further enhances performance by storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval. This drive is designed for hot-plugging, enabling administrators to add or replace drives without shutting down the server, thus maintaining continuous operation and minimizing downtime. The dual-port functionality provides an additional layer of reliability by allowing for redundant data paths, which is a key requirement in high-availability environments. The 404746-004 is a dependable component for mission-critical systems.

Condition: Refurbished