Name: 005048840 EMC 300GB 15000RPM 4Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5" Hard Drive 16MB Cache
Brand: EMC
SKU: 5048840
Price: 320.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed to deliver reliable and swift data storage primarily in enterprise SAN environments. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and offers a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface that helps connect servers to storage arrays efficiently, making it a solid choice for demanding data center tasks.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	5048840

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5 inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Storage Array,Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This EMC hard drive is builtfor high-performance storage environments that demand speed and reliability. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers where rapid data retrieval and secure storage are crucial. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this for mission-critical applications. Key Features High rotational speed delivers reduced latency and quicker data access Fibre Channel interface supports fast, stable data transfer in SAN setups Large cache buffer enhances read/write efficiency for heavy workloads Robust build quality suited for continuous operation in demanding conditions Standard 3.5-inch size fits in common enterprise storage arrays These drives are typically deployed in storage area networks and enterprise-class servers, where uptime and speed are essential. Their ability to handle frequent read/write cycles makes them valuable for databases, virtualization, and transaction processing.

Use Cases
The EMC 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily implemented in enterprise storage networks where high-speed, reliable access to mission-critical data is essential. It is suited for IT professionals managing SAN environments requiring robust throughput and low latency for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in large-scale data centers to support virtualization environments demanding fast disk I/O performance. Integrated within storage clusters for enterprise IT infrastructures to optimize transactional workloads and database management. Used in rack-mounted SAN arrays in financial institutions where rapid data retrieval and integrity are crucial. Employed in remote office data storage solutions that require consistent Fibre Channel connectivity and high availability. Implemented in backup and archival systems to ensure quick access and efficient handling of critical business data. This hard drive's combination of speed and fibre channel interface supports operational efficiency by minimizing data access times and enabling scalable storage configurations. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays allows seamless integration in existing enterprise storage architectures, enhancing overall system performance.