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HP AE227AU 600GB 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 15000 3.5-inch 16MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 600GB
- Interface: 4Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Spindle Speed: 15000 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Cache: 16MB
- Enterprise-grade reliability
- Optimized for SAN and server environments
- Hot-swappable (system dependent)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 600 GB
- Interface
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Rotational Speed
- 15000 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 16 MB
- Transfer Rate
- Up to 400 MB/s (full duplex)
Product details
The HP AE227AU is a 600GB 4Gb/s Fibre Channel hard drive, spinning at 15000 RPM and featuring a 16MB cache. This 3.5-inch drive is designed for high-performance enterprise storage solutions, offering robust data transfer capabilities and reliability for critical applications and SAN environments.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 600 GB |
| Interface | 4Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Rotational Speed | 15000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 16 MB |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 400 MB/s (full duplex) |
Description
This HP AE227AU drive is a high-performance 600GB enterprise hard drive utilizing a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface and a rapid 15000 RPM spindle speed. It is engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern data centers, providing exceptional speed and reliability for critical applications. The Fibre Channel protocol ensures high bandwidth, low latency, and robust error handling, making it ideal for Storage Area Networks (SANs) and other high-availability environments where data integrity and performance are paramount. The 15000 RPM rotational speed significantly reduces the time it takes for the drive's read/write heads to locate data on the platters, contributing to faster response times for I/O-intensive operations. Coupled with the 4Gb/s interface, which offers a theoretical maximum throughput of 400MB/s in full-duplex mode, this drive is capable of handling demanding workloads such as large databases, virtualization, and real-time data processing. The inclusion of a 16MB cache buffer further enhances performance by storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval. Built for continuous operation, the AE227AU is designed for the rigors of enterprise use, offering enhanced durability and consistent performance. Its 3.5-inch form factor allows for easy integration into standard server and storage array drive bays, and it typically supports hot-swapping, enabling drive replacement without system downtime. This drive is a key component for organizations seeking to optimize their storage infrastructure with reliable, high-speed data access.
Condition: Refurbished
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