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HP A5968U 73GB 10000RPM FC 2GB/s Hot-Swap Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- 73GB Storage Capacity
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- 10000 RPM Spindle Speed
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Interface
- Dual Port Connectivity
- Hot-Swap Capability
- Designed for high-performance HP servers
- Ideal for mission-critical applications requiring high I/O
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Product Overview
The HP A5968U is a high-performance 73GB 3.5-inch Fibre Channel hard drive. It features a rapid 10000 RPM spindle speed, a 2Gb/s interface, and dual-port connectivity for enhanced redundancy and throughput.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) 2Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | Dual Port |
| Drive Type | HDD |
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | A5968U |
Product Description
The HP A5968U is a specialized 73GB hard drive engineered for environments demanding high input/output (I/O) performance and data availability. Its 10000 RPM rotational speed significantly reduces seek times compared to slower drives, making it ideal for transaction-intensive applications, databases, and other I/O-bound workloads. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for many enterprise servers, ensuring compatibility. Leveraging a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, this drive provides a robust and high-speed connection suitable for SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. Fibre Channel is known for its reliability, low latency, and dedicated bandwidth, which are critical for mission-critical applications. The inclusion of dual ports is a key feature, enabling redundant data paths. This redundancy enhances fault tolerance, as the system can continue operating even if one Fibre Channel connection fails. Designed for hot-swapping, the A5968U can be replaced or added to a running server without requiring a system shutdown, which is essential for maintaining high availability in enterprise data centers. Its combination of speed, capacity, and dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity makes it a powerful component for high-performance storage solutions where reliability and speed are paramount.
