Name: 540-5523-02 Sun 36.4GB 10K RPM 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: 540-5523-02
Price: 135.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun 36.4GB 10,000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers focused storage performance for Sun-based servers, balancing speed with reliability. It fits 3.5" bays and connects via a 2 Gbps Fibre Channel link, making it a solid choice for environments that require steady, fast access to moderate amounts of data.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	540-5523-02

Technical Information
Capacity	36.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 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 36.4GB hard drive is built for Sun server environments needing reliable and rapid storage solutions. It’s commonly found in enterprise data centers where consistent performance and quick data retrieval are critical. System administrators and IT professionals often select this drive to maintain efficient operations in virtualized environments or database servers. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM rotation reduces latency in data access 2 Gbps Fibre Channel interface ensures fast and stable network connections 8MB cache helps smooth out burst data transfers Designed to fit 3.5" drive bays common in server racks Optimized specifically for Sun hardware compatibility This drive is typically deployed in mid-range storage arrays or standalone servers where performance under sustained workloads matters. Its combination of speed and stability makes it suitable for applications like transactional databases and file servers, where quick access to data can improve overall system responsiveness.

Use Cases
The Sun 36.4GB 10K RPM 2Gbps Fibre Channel hard drive is predominantly utilized in enterprise-level server environments where Sun systems are deployed. IT administrators and data center operators benefit from its reliable performance for workloads requiring consistent data throughput and moderate storage capacity. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in mid-sized data centers, where balanced I/O performance and storage density are essential. Deploying in rack-mounted Sun servers for financial services applications demanding rapid transaction processing. Implementing in storage clusters within distributed computing environments to maintain steady read/write speeds. Enhancing database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures that require dependable fibre channel connectivity. Serving as primary storage drives in edge computing nodes for real-time data acquisition and processing. This drive’s integration in these setups underpins operational efficiency by delivering stable performance and scalability aligned with Sun hardware ecosystems. Its fibre channel interface enables seamless connectivity within SAN environments, supporting critical workloads without bottlenecks.

540-5523-02 Sun 36.4GB 10K RPM 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive

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