HP A5234ANT 18.2GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 10000 3.5-in 4MB Hard Drive

Description

The HP A5234ANT is a 3.5-inch enterprise-class hard drive with a capacity of 18.2GB, designed for high-performance computing and storage environments. This drive utilizes the Fibre Channel (FC) interface, a robust and high-speed protocol essential for enterprise storage area networks (SANs) and direct-attached storage in servers. The 2Gb/s interface speed ensures efficient data throughput, making it suitable for demanding applications that require rapid access to data. Operating at a rotational speed of 10000 RPM, the A5234ANT provides quick seek times and improved I/O performance, which is critical for transaction-intensive workloads, databases, and operating system drives. The inclusion of a 4MB cache buffer further enhances performance by storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval. This combination of speed and cache makes it a capable drive for its intended enterprise applications. Designed for the rigors of continuous operation in enterprise servers and SANs, this Fibre Channel drive offers reliability and stability. The HP A5234ANT is a component that contributes to the overall performance and responsiveness of storage systems, providing a solid foundation for applications where speed and dependable data access are paramount. Its 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise storage solutions.

Condition: Refurbished