Name: BD144655B2A HP 146GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: BD144655B2A
Price: 236.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive offers a balance of speed and capacity for enterprise storage. It fits within SAN and server storage configurations, providing quick data access through its Fibre Channel interface. This drive is a practical choice for IT teams who need dependable hardware for handling intensive storage tasks in data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	BD144655B2A

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 146GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is built for enterprise storage solutions requiring quick access and high availability. It is often found in SAN (Storage Area Network) environments where reliable, fast data throughput is critical. Commonly used in data centers and server racks, this drive suits IT professionals managing storage arrays and critical applications. Its Fibre Channel interface supports high-speed communication between storage and servers. Key Features High spindle speed enables faster read/write operations compared to standard drives 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface allows robust connectivity in SAN setups 3.5-inch size ensures compatibility with many server and storage chassis Built to maintain consistent performance under heavy workloads Optimized for enterprise environments requiring low latency and high throughput These drives are typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and SAN systems where performance and reliability are paramount. They play a key role in supporting mission-critical applications by providing steady data access and transfer rates.

Use Cases
The HP 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise storage arrays and SAN environments where consistent, high-speed access to data is critical. IT administrators managing medium to large-scale data centers benefit from this drive's balance of performance and storage capacity, particularly in workloads demanding fast block-level storage. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to support multiple virtual machines requiring low-latency disk access. Integrated into SAN storage systems within financial institutions for transaction-heavy database operations. Used in high-throughput computing environments for real-time analytics and data processing tasks. Installed in enterprise backup servers to deliver rapid data retrieval and storage during backup windows. Employed in rack-mounted storage arrays in telecom data centers, ensuring reliable performance under continuous load. This drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering steady throughput and reliability necessary for scalable storage infrastructures. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel networks allows IT teams to maintain consistent performance as storage demands evolve over time.

BD144655B2A HP 146GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive

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