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HP A5234A 18.2GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 10000 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 18.2GB
- Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
- Interface: 2Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Enterprise-grade performance
- Suitable for older SANs
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Product Overview
This HP hard drive offers a 18.2GB capacity and operates at 10000 RPM with a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise storage, providing reliable performance for servers and storage systems requiring fast data access.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | HDD |
| Capacity | 18.2GB |
| Interface | 2Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 10000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
Product Description
The HP A5234A is an enterprise-class hard drive designed for environments that utilize Fibre Channel connectivity. With a capacity of 18.2GB, it represents a component from an earlier generation of high-performance storage. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 10000 RPM, which was considered very fast for its time, offering significantly reduced seek times and improved data access compared to slower drives. Its 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface provides a reliable and high-speed connection, suitable for connecting to Storage Area Networks (SANs) or directly to servers. Fibre Channel technology is known for its dedicated bandwidth and low latency, making it a preferred choice for mission-critical applications where performance and availability are paramount. The 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise server and storage chassis. This drive is ideal for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that rely on Fibre Channel infrastructure. While its capacity is modest by modern standards, its performance characteristics at 10000 RPM and the robust Fibre Channel interface make it a valuable component for specific applications or environments where compatibility with older hardware is essential. It exemplifies the balance of speed and reliability required in enterprise storage solutions of its era.
