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HP A6487-69001 73GB 10000RPM FC 2GB/s Hot-Swap Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Data Transfer Rate: 2Gb/s
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Hot-Swap Enabled
- Dual Port Configuration
- Enterprise-grade performance
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Product Overview
The HP A6487-69001 is a 73GB 10,000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, hot-swap capability, and dual-port connectivity. It is designed for high-performance enterprise storage applications requiring fast and reliable data access. This drive offers 2Gb/s transfer speeds.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 2 Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Port Configuration | Dual Port |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP A6487-69001 is a high-performance enterprise hard drive with a 73GB capacity, designed to meet the rigorous demands of server and storage environments. It spins at 10,000 RPM, providing significantly faster data access and transfer speeds compared to standard 7,200 RPM drives, which is crucial for applications requiring low latency and high throughput. The drive utilizes the Fibre Channel (FC) interface, operating at 2Gb/s, a standard for high-speed storage networking that ensures reliable and efficient data communication within Storage Area Networks (SANs). A key feature of the A6487-69001 is its dual-port design. This allows for two independent Fibre Channel connections to the drive, enabling redundant data paths. This redundancy is essential for high-availability systems, as it ensures that data remains accessible even if one of the connections or ports fails. This fault tolerance is critical for mission-critical applications and services that cannot afford any interruption in storage access. Additionally, the drive supports hot-swapping, meaning it can be replaced or added to a system without requiring the server or storage array to be shut down. This capability greatly simplifies maintenance and upgrades, reducing overall system downtime and improving operational efficiency. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise drives, fitting into most server and storage chassis. The combination of capacity, speed, interface, and redundancy features makes the HP A6487-69001 a robust choice for demanding enterprise storage solutions.
