Name: AE050S HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AE050S
Price: 425.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The AE050S HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive offers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and connectivity. It fits into enterprise storage systems where fast data transfer and reliable performance are necessary. This drive is a solid choice for maintaining high availability and responsiveness in professional settings.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AE050S

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage,RAID Enclosures
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This AE050S hard drive is designed for environments that require rapid access to data with dependable performance. Often found in storage arrays and servers, it delivers consistent speed and responsiveness for database management, virtualization, and transaction processing. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it fits well in setups where data integrity and uptime are critical. Its Fibre Channel interface supports extended distances and high throughput, making it suitable for enterprise-grade storage networks. Key Features High rotational speed minimizes latency during data retrieval Robust Fibre Channel connectivity supports multi-gigabit data transfers Standard 3.5-inch size ensures broad compatibility with storage enclosures Optimized for server and storage array integration Reliable performance tailored for mission-critical applications The AE050S drive is regularly deployed in data centers and corporate storage solutions, where consistent high-speed data access is essential. It helps maintain efficient workflows by reducing bottlenecks and supporting continuous operation in demanding environments.

Use Cases
The AE050S HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise IT environments requiring rapid data access and high throughput. It is particularly suited for organizations managing transactional workloads and applications where latency and reliability are critical factors. How It's Used: Deployed in data center storage clusters supporting virtualization platforms with demanding I/O profiles. Integrated into SAN infrastructures for medium-sized enterprises requiring fast block-level storage access over Fibre Channel networks. Used in financial services environments to handle high-frequency trading systems with strict uptime and performance requirements. Installed in enterprise backup and recovery systems where rapid data retrieval is essential for minimizing downtime. Employed in healthcare IT systems managing large volumes of patient data needing consistent, fast access. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering low latency and sustained throughput in high-demand scenarios. Its compatibility with 3.5-inch form factors and Fibre Channel interfaces facilitates scalable deployments within existing enterprise storage architectures.

AE050S HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive

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