Name: 293566-B21 HP 146GB Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 10K RPM 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 293566-B21
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 146GB Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 10,000 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive provides reliable and speedy storage suited for enterprise servers and SAN environments. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and supports Fibre Channel connectivity, making it a solid choice for managing demanding workloads where consistent performance matters.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	293566-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000RPM,2Gb/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	25.4 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	25.4 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This hard drive offers 146GB of storage optimized for Fibre Channel networks, commonly used in enterprise storage environments. Built for high performance, it delivers a 2Gb/s data transfer rate combined with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed to keep data flowing smoothly. Often found in data centers and server configurations requiring reliable, fast access to critical information, this drive suits IT professionals and system administrators who manage storage arrays or SAN setups. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during read/write operations Compatible with 3.5-inch drive bays in most server chassis Designed to support Fibre Channel protocols for enterprise networking Stable performance under continuous heavy workloads Enhanced reliability for mission-critical storage systems These drives are typically deployed in business environments where speed and reliability are essential. Their role in storage area networks helps maintain efficient data access and management without interruptions.

Use Cases
The HP 146GB Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 10,000 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage systems where high throughput and low latency are critical. It is typically deployed in data centers and SAN environments requiring robust and consistent performance for transactional workloads and virtualization support. How It's Used: Supporting high-transaction database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures demanding rapid data access. Enabling storage area networks (SANs) in data centers to facilitate fast data exchanges across multiple servers. Providing reliable storage for virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines in rack deployments. Facilitating backup and archival operations in mid-size to large-scale data centers requiring consistent performance. Serving as primary storage in high-availability environments with clustered storage arrays. This hard drive aids operational efficiency by maintaining high data transfer speeds under heavy workloads, allowing scalability within storage clusters. Its integration into enterprise environments ensures sustained performance critical for demanding applications and storage reliability.