Name: 390-0269-03 Sun 73GB 10000 RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: 390-0269-03
Price: 478.52 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun 73GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 10000 3.5" 16MB Hard Drive serves as a reliable storage solution designed for enterprise environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays and connects via Fibre Channel to support fast data access and transfer, making it well-suited for use in data centers and servers where performance and dependability matter.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	390-0269-03

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM, 2Gb/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This 73GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage environments, connecting via a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface. It is commonly found in enterprise data centers where reliability and speed are essential for handling critical applications. Designed for server use, it supports demanding workloads with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a generous 16MB cache, helping to reduce latency and improve throughput. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this for efficient storage scalability. Key Features High-speed 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface ensures swift data transfers 10,000 RPM spin rate balances speed and durability Large 16MB cache optimizes read/write operations 3.5-inch drive size fits standard server bays 73GB capacity suitable for enterprise storage needs These drives are typically deployed in SAN environments or high-availability server systems where consistent performance is necessary. They play a critical role in maintaining smooth operation of databases and transactional applications without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The 390-0269-03 Sun 73GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in high-performance enterprise environments where rapid data access and reliable storage are critical. Organizations with data centers and virtualization workloads benefit significantly from its integration into server infrastructure requiring efficient block-level storage. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage arrays to support transaction-heavy database applications. Integrated into virtualization hosts for hosting multiple virtual machines with demanding I/O requirements. Used within SAN (Storage Area Network) environments for scalable and high-throughput block storage. Employed in rack-mounted server configurations in data centers requiring fast spindle speeds for workload responsiveness. Facilitates backup and archival storage in mid-sized enterprise IT environments with consistent data flow. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and low latency in fiber channel SANs, supporting scalability for growing enterprise workloads. Its design suits environments where dependable storage performance underpins critical applications and infrastructure resilience.

390-0269-03 Sun 73GB 10000 RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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