Name: 005049156 EMC 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4 Gbps 3.5 16MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 5049156
Price: 300.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive provides fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise SANs and server environments. It sits at the heart of data centers where speed and durability are key, fitting industry-standard 3.5-inch bays and delivering consistent throughput with its 4 Gbps interface and 16MB cache.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	5049156

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	EMC storage arrays, Servers, SAN/Storage Arrays
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This EMC hard drive delivers 300GB of high-speed storage with a 15,000 RPM spindle, ideal for demanding enterprise environments where quick access to data is vital. Built for Fibre Channel storage networks, it reliably manages data transfers at 4 Gbps, making it suitable for SAN deployments and servers that require consistent throughput. Often found in data centers, this drive supports applications that need high input/output operations per second (IOPS), such as databases and virtualized systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of speed and capacity in critical storage setups. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts overall performance Fibre Channel interface ensures compatibility with SAN infrastructures Large 16MB cache improves efficiency during data-intensive tasks Robust 3.5-inch design for easy integration in enterprise hardware Supports sustained workloads typical in server environments This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and high-performance servers where consistent data access speed is crucial. It helps maintain service levels for demanding applications by offering fast, reliable storage performance without sacrificing capacity.

Use Cases
The EMC 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring high-speed, low-latency storage. It is particularly suited to SAN deployments where rapid data access supports transactional workloads and virtualization tasks. How It's Used: High-performance storage arrays in large data centers handling database transaction logs. Virtualization clusters requiring consistent I/O throughput for hosted applications. Enterprise SAN environments supporting mission-critical ERP and CRM systems. Storage pools in rack-mounted server deployments with mixed workload demands. Backup and archival systems needing fast read/write cycles to minimize backup windows. This drive enables scalable and reliable storage infrastructure by balancing speed and endurance, allowing IT teams to maintain operational efficiency under demanding workloads. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays ensures straightforward integration into existing storage architectures.