Name: 315229404 StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: StorageTek
SKU: 315229404
Price: 302.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The StorageTek 73GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel drive serves as a dependable component in enterprise storage setups, providing fast access to data through a 2Gb/s interface. Ideal for environments where speed and reliability matter, it fits into standard 3.5-inch slots and supports demanding workloads without compromise.

General Information
Brand	StorageTek
Part Number	315229404

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1200000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in (26.1 mm)
Width	4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.79 in (147 mm)
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79 in (26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This StorageTek hard drive is built for high-speed storage environments that demand quick data access and reliability. Often found in enterprise servers, it handles critical applications with a 73GB capacity spinning at 15,000 RPM to minimize latency. Commonly used in data centers and storage arrays, this drive fits standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, making it a solid choice for organizations requiring consistent throughput for databases and transactional workloads. Key Features High spindle speed reduces data retrieval times Fibre Channel interface offers low latency and high bandwidth Robust design for continuous operation in demanding environments Compatible with various StorageTek storage systems Optimized for enterprise storage and backup applications You'll typically find this drive deployed in mid to large-scale data centers where performance and uptime are critical. Its combination of speed and capacity helps maintain smooth operation for applications that rely on fast, reliable storage.

Use Cases
The StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise-grade storage environments requiring consistent high throughput and low latency. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures managing transactional databases, virtualization hosts, or clustered storage systems where rapid data retrieval is critical. How It's Used: Deploying in enterprise SAN environments to support high I/O workloads for financial services applications. Integrating into virtualization server arrays to enhance virtual machine storage performance and responsiveness. Utilizing in storage clusters within data centers that demand low latency access for mission-critical databases. Supporting large-scale email and collaboration platforms in corporate IT to maintain fast data access speeds. Implementing in backup and archival solutions where quick recovery times are essential for operational continuity. By delivering consistent high-speed data access and reliability, this drive enables storage infrastructures to maintain operational efficiency under heavy workload conditions. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch form factors also facilitates scalability within existing rack deployments and storage arrays.

315229404 StorageTek 73GB 15000RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD

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