HP 549471-003 72.8GB Ultra-320 SCSI 10000 3.5-in Hard Drive

Description

The HP 549471-003 is a 72.8GB enterprise hard drive that utilizes the Ultra-320 SCSI interface, a robust and reliable connection standard prevalent in many server environments of its era. With a 3.5-inch form factor, it is designed to fit into standard server drive bays, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of HP servers and storage arrays that support SCSI drives. The drive's capacity, while modest by today's standards, was significant for its time and sufficient for operating systems, applications, and moderate data storage needs in enterprise settings. Operating at a rotational speed of 10000 RPM, the 549471-003 offers relatively fast data access times and throughput compared to lower-speed drives. This performance level is crucial for applications that require quick retrieval of data, such as transactional databases or boot volumes. The Ultra-320 SCSI interface further enhances performance by providing a high bandwidth connection, supporting up to 320MB/s transfer rates, and offering features like command queuing for improved efficiency under heavy I/O loads. This drive is built with enterprise-grade components to ensure reliability and durability for continuous operation in demanding server environments. While newer technologies like SAS and SATA have largely superseded SCSI, the HP 549471-003 remains a viable option for maintaining or upgrading existing infrastructure that relies on Ultra-320 SCSI connectivity. It is an ideal choice for organizations looking to extend the life of their legacy systems or for specific applications that require the proven stability of SCSI technology.

Condition: Refurbished