Name: CX2G1073 Emulex 73.10GB 3.5" Fibre Channel 10K RPM Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Emulex
SKU: CX2G1073
Price: 118.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The CX2G1073 Emulex internal hard drive offers a solid blend of speed and capacity, fitting neatly into Fibre Channel-based storage setups. It plays a key role in environments that need dependable data throughput and quick drive swapping without interrupting service.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	CX2G1073

Technical Information
Capacity	73.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16 MB
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
The CX2G1073 Emulex 73.10 GB internal hard drive is designed for servers and storage arrays requiring reliable and fast Fibre Channel connectivity. It's commonly used in data centers where consistent performance and quick access to stored data are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this for mission-critical applications that demand high throughput. Key Features High-speed Fibre Channel interface ideal for SAN environments Robust 10,000 rpm spindle speed for reduced latency 16 MB buffer helps smooth data transfer Hot swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance 3.5-inch size compatible with many server chassis This drive is generally found in enterprise storage solutions where uptime and performance are priorities. Its hot-swappable capability allows for easy replacement or upgrades without powering down the system, which is essential in busy IT environments. The combination of speed and storage size suits applications like transactional databases and virtualization hosts.

Use Cases
The CX2G1073 Emulex Fibre Channel internal hard drive is designed for data centers and enterprise IT environments where high-speed data access and reliable storage performance are critical. It supports workloads that demand consistent throughput and minimal downtime, such as virtualization and database management systems. How It's Used: Integrating into SAN storage arrays to provide fast, scalable block-level storage for enterprise applications. Supporting virtualization hosts requiring high IOPS for multiple virtual machines in clustered server environments. Deploying in data center servers running transactional databases demanding low latency and rapid data retrieval. Incorporating as hot-swappable drives in rack-mounted storage systems to facilitate maintenance with zero service interruption. Utilizing in mission-critical backup and archival solutions where high data integrity and access speed are essential. This hard drive’s Fibre Channel interface and hot-swappable design contribute to operational efficiency by enabling quick drive replacement and maintaining high throughput in enterprise-grade storage clusters. Its high spindle speed supports performance scalability in demanding IT infrastructures.

CX2G1073 Emulex 73.10GB 3.5" Fibre Channel 10K RPM Internal Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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