Name: 542-0388-01 Sun 300GB 10K 6Gb/s SAS 16MB Cache Hot-Swap 2.5-inch HDD
Brand: Sun
SKU: 542-0388-01
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The 542-0388-01 Sun 300GB 10K SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache Hot Swap 2.5-in HDD is a storage drive tailored for Sun server environments. It offers 300GB capacity with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and uses a 6Gb/s SAS interface, featuring 16MB cache memory and hot-swap capability in a compact 2.5-inch form factor.

General Information
Brand	Sun

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10K RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Sun 542-0388-01 is a 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drive designed for server and enterprise storage environments. It provides 300GB of storage capacity with a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, suitable for workloads requiring moderate capacity and consistent access performance. This hot-swappable drive enables maintenance or replacement without powering down the system. Commonly used in Sun server platforms and compatible SAS storage arrays, the drive serves IT professionals managing data center storage with requirements for scalable and manageable storage components. Key Features 300GB storage capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor 10,000 RPM spindle speed offering steady access times 6 Gb/s SAS interface for robust data throughput 16MB cache to enhance data buffering and transfer Hot-swappable design facilitates system uptime during drive changes This hard drive fits operational roles where reliable SAS connectivity and manageable storage capacity are needed. Its design supports IT infrastructures that require flexibility in drive replacement and consistent performance for database, application, or general server storage tasks.

Use Cases
This Sun SAS HDD is typically deployed in enterprise server and storage systems where balanced capacity and access speed are important. It is suited for environments managing transactional databases or virtualized workloads requiring hot-swap maintenance. How It's Used: Installed as primary or secondary storage in Sun server hardware Used in SAS-based storage arrays demanding 2.5-inch form factor drives Employed in data centers requiring hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime Integrated in applications supporting medium-capacity, mid-speed storage needs Utilized by IT administrators managing scalable enterprise storage infrastructure The drive serves as a reliable storage component within server storage ecosystems, enabling maintenance flexibility and sustained data access for operational workloads without interrupting system availability.

FAQ's
What interface does the 542-0388-01 drive use? The drive uses a 6 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, enabling high data transfer rates suitable for enterprise storage solutions. Is the 542-0388-01 compatible with Sun server systems? This model is designed specifically for Sun server platforms and SAS storage arrays supporting 2.5-inch hot-swappable drives. What does the 10K RPM specification mean? 10K RPM indicates the drive spins at 10,000 revolutions per minute, which impacts data access speed and latency in storage operations. Does this drive support hot-swapping? Yes, the 542-0388-01 supports hot-swapping, allowing replacement or addition without shutting down the system. What is the purpose of the 16MB cache on this HDD? The 16MB cache serves as a buffer to temporarily store data, improving transfer efficiency between the drive and the host system. What form factor is this hard drive? The drive has a 2.5-inch form factor, commonly used in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays for space efficiency.