Name: 005050698 EMC 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 3.5 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 5050698
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is a storage component designed to deliver fast and reliable data access within enterprise server environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and combines a high spindle speed with a sizable cache to handle demanding workloads without delay.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	5050698

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5"
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	EMC storage arrays, Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This EMC 900GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage systems requiring fast access to large datasets. Often found in server environments, it delivers consistent performance for database applications, virtualization, and file storage. Commonly used in data centers and business servers, this drive supports high workloads and demanding input/output operations per second (IOPS). IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its combination of capacity and speed for mission-critical applications. Key Features Spins at 10,000 RPM to reduce latency and speed up data retrieval Employs a 6Gbps SAS connection for robust and stable data transfer 64MB cache buffer to smooth out bursts of read/write activity 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays Designed for consistent performance in multi-drive storage arrays This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise-grade storage arrays and SAN systems where reliability and speed are crucial. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient data workflows and minimizing downtime. Its balance of capacity, speed, and cache makes it suitable for environments running transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and file servers that demand steady and quick access to stored information.

Use Cases
The EMC 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT infrastructures where consistent high-speed data access and large capacity are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers, virtualization platforms, and storage clusters handling intensive transactional workloads. How It's Used: Supporting database servers in financial institutions requiring rapid transaction processing. Providing reliable storage for virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to improve VM performance. Serving as primary storage in SAN environments with mixed workload demands. Enabling efficient data access in rack-mounted servers deployed in colocation facilities. Facilitating high-throughput logging and analytics applications in large-scale IT operations. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering fast access to data-heavy workloads and scales effectively within rack-based enterprise storage systems. Its robust performance characteristics support sustained activity in demanding storage environments without compromising responsiveness.