Name: 005048856 EMC 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4 Gbps 3.5 16MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 5048856
Price: 222.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive provides fast and reliable storage, designed specifically for enterprise-level data centers. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and connects via a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface, making it suitable for demanding SAN environments where quick data retrieval is essential.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	5048856

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gbps) 3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	EMC storage arrays, Enterprise servers, SAN
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03
Width	4.00
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This EMC hard drive offers a robust storage solution ideal for enterprise environments requiring reliable and speedy data access. Often found in data centers and SAN setups, it supports intensive workloads where performance and durability are crucial. Built for IT professionals managing server storage, this drive integrates seamlessly into existing Fibre Channel infrastructures, helping to maintain smooth and efficient operations. Key Features High spindle speed enables quicker read/write operations Large 16MB cache improves data throughput during transfers Fibre Channel interface supports fast and stable network connections Designed for 3.5-inch drive bays common in enterprise storage racks Optimized for consistent performance under heavy workloads Typically deployed in storage area networks, this hard drive plays a vital role in maintaining fast access to critical business data. Its reliability and speed make it a dependable choice for server environments where downtime is not an option.

Use Cases
The EMC 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise storage arrays requiring high-speed, low-latency data access. It is particularly suited for SAN environments in data centers where consistent performance under heavy workloads is critical for applications such as databases and virtualization. How It's Used: Supporting transactional database servers in enterprise IT environments demanding rapid data retrieval and high IOPS. Deploying in storage clusters for virtualization hosts to ensure minimal VM storage latency and smooth workload execution. Integrating into SAN infrastructure within financial services data centers requiring reliable, high-throughput storage for real-time analytics. Utilizing in rack-mounted servers for large-scale web hosting providers that need fast, scalable storage solutions to handle dynamic content delivery. Implementing in backup and recovery appliances where quick access to large volumes of critical data reduces downtime during restoration processes. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in demanding storage environments. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel SANs supports scalability and high availability, making it a dependable component within complex enterprise storage architectures.