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HP AE050AT 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Interface: Fibre Channel
- Rotational Speed: 15000 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Data Transfer Rate: High, typical for FC drives
- Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation
- Application: Enterprise servers and storage arrays
- Part Number: AE050AT
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Capacity
- 73 GB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Rotational Speed
- 15000 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- Typically 8MB or 16MB (specific model dependent)
- Average Seek Time
- Low, typical for 15K RPM drives
Product details
The HP AE050AT is a 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive. This high-performance drive is designed for demanding enterprise storage environments requiring fast data access and high reliability.
Technical Information
| Drive Capacity | 73 GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Rotational Speed | 15000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | Typically 8MB or 16MB (specific model dependent) |
| Average Seek Time | Low, typical for 15K RPM drives |
| Hot-Swap | Yes (standard for enterprise FC drives) |
Description
The HP AE050AT is a high-performance 73GB hard drive utilizing the Fibre Channel interface, operating at a rapid 15000 RPM rotational speed. This drive is engineered for enterprise-level storage solutions where speed, reliability, and consistent performance are critical requirements. The Fibre Channel interface provides a dedicated, high-speed network for storage traffic, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput, making it ideal for mission-critical applications and high-transaction environments. With a substantial rotational speed of 15000 revolutions per minute, the AE050AT offers significantly faster data access times compared to lower-speed drives. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for applications such as database servers, transaction processing systems, and high-performance computing clusters that demand rapid read and write operations. The 73GB capacity, while modest by today's standards, was typical for high-performance drives in its era, prioritizing speed and reliability over sheer volume. Designed for continuous operation in demanding server and storage array environments, this 3.5-inch drive is built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 uptime. Its enterprise-grade construction ensures durability and consistent performance, making it a reliable component for maintaining business continuity. The HP AE050AT is a testament to the focus on performance and stability required in enterprise storage infrastructure.
Condition: Refurbished
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