Name: 6Y648 Dell 73GB 10000RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6Y648
Price: 124.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 73GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive provides fast and reliable storage primarily used in enterprise servers and SANs. It fits into environments where steady performance and durability are needed to keep critical applications running smoothly without interruption.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	6Y648

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Dell 73GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is built for high-performance storage in enterprise environments. It is often found in servers and storage arrays where fast, reliable access to data is critical. IT professionals and data center managers typically use this drive to support demanding applications and databases. Key Features Delivers quick data transfer rates with a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel connection Offers a balance of speed and capacity suitable for server workloads Compatible with many Dell enterprise systems and storage enclosures Designed to handle continuous operation in 24/7 data center settings Enhanced reliability for mission-critical application support This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage setups like SANs and high-availability server environments. It plays a key role in maintaining system responsiveness while managing important business data.

Use Cases
The Dell 73GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring consistent high-performance storage. It is ideal for data centers and SAN deployments where low latency and fast data throughput are critical for mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT to ensure rapid data access and reduced VM latency. Deployments in storage clusters that demand durable and high-speed disk access for database workloads. Use in rack-mounted servers within large data centers requiring efficient SAN integration. Edge computing sites where reliable, high-speed storage supports real-time data processing. Hosting transactional applications that rely on consistent 10K RPM performance to maintain uptime. This hard drive aids in maintaining operational efficiency by delivering steady throughput in demanding environments. Its Fibre Channel interface supports scalable storage architectures, enhancing overall system responsiveness and reliability in enterprise data infrastructures.

6Y648 Dell 73GB 10000RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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