HP A3517-69002 2GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI Hot Swappable 512KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Description

The HP A3517-69002 is a 2 Gigabyte hard disk drive engineered for high-performance storage applications within enterprise environments. It utilizes the Fast Wide SCSI interface, a robust and widely adopted standard for connecting storage devices in servers and workstations, known for its reliability and speed in multi-device configurations. The drive operates at a spindle speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), which provides a good balance between performance and power consumption for many server workloads. Key features of this drive include its 512KB cache memory, which helps to improve data access times by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for many server and workstation drive bays. Crucially, the drive is designed to be hot-swappable, meaning it can be installed or removed from a system while the system is still powered on and operational. This capability is essential for maintaining system uptime and facilitating maintenance or upgrades without interrupting services. This particular model is suitable for servers, storage arrays, and workstations that require dependable and relatively fast storage for operating systems, applications, or data. Its SCSI interface and hot-swappable design make it a practical choice for environments where continuous operation and ease of maintenance are paramount. The 2GB capacity, while modest by today's standards, was significant for its time and sufficient for specific system requirements.

Condition: Refurbished