Name: 312317706 StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: StorageTek
SKU: 312317706
Price: 152.42 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive is a specialized storage device aimed at enterprise environments. It provides fast access to data through its high spindle speed and Fibre Channel interface, fitting neatly into standard 3.5-inch drive bays to support robust storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	StorageTek
Part Number	312317706

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This StorageTek hard drive is designed to handle demanding storage needs with its 73GB capacity and high spindle speed. Often found in enterprise environments, it provides reliable performance for databases, transaction processing, and large-scale applications. Built for use in Fibre Channel SANs, the drive offers fast data transfer rates and low latency, making it suitable for critical systems where speed and stability matter. IT professionals managing storage arrays or servers commonly rely on drives like this to maintain system responsiveness. Key Features High spindle speed reduces data retrieval times significantly. Fibre Channel interface supports consistent, high-throughput connections. Robust design fits standard 3.5-inch bays in storage enclosures. 73GB capacity balances speed and storage for focused workloads. Designed to maintain reliability under heavy read/write cycles. This drive is typically deployed in data centers where storage performance is critical, such as in SAN configurations or legacy enterprise servers. It plays a key role in environments requiring quick access to stored data without compromising reliability or uptime.

Use Cases
The StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive is designed for enterprise storage infrastructures requiring rapid data throughput and reliable performance. It is well-suited for environments where consistent low latency and high input/output operations per second (IOPS) are critical, including data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance transaction processing systems in financial institutions requiring fast, reliable storage access. Integrating into rack-mounted storage arrays within large-scale data centers to facilitate efficient storage clustering. Providing backend storage for virtualization environments demanding quick read/write cycles and minimal latency. Enhancing storage capacity and performance in enterprise IT setups managing large databases and analytics workloads. Deploying in SAN (Storage Area Network) configurations to ensure high-speed connectivity between servers and storage resources. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering dependable fast access to critical data and supporting scalable storage solutions. Its Fibre Channel interface and robust design enable enterprises to maintain performance consistency under demanding workload conditions.

312317706 StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

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