Name: 005048877 EMC 450GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gbps 16MB Cache 3.5" Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 005048877
Price: 474.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a balance of capacity and speed, tailored for enterprise storage systems. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and uses a SAS 3Gbps interface, making it suitable for environments where quick, reliable data access is necessary without compromising storage size.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	005048877

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5 Inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.78 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.78 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for high-performance storage needs, often found in enterprise servers and data centers. It provides quick access to frequently used data and supports demanding workloads with consistent reliability. Commonly used in database management, virtualization, and transaction processing, this drive is ideal for IT professionals and system administrators who require dependable storage solutions that handle intensive read/write operations. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle for reduced latency and faster data retrieval SAS 3Gbps interface supporting robust and stable data transfer 16MB cache buffer for improved performance during complex tasks Designed to fit standard 3.5-inch drive bays in enterprise hardware Optimized for multi-user environments and 24/7 operation This hard drive is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where speed and reliability are critical. It plays a crucial role in maintaining uptime and smooth operation for business-critical applications, especially where fast access to large datasets is required.

Use Cases
The EMC 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers where high-speed transactional processing and rapid data retrieval are critical. It is particularly suited for IT environments requiring balanced storage capacity and performance, including server farms and virtualization host servers. How It's Used: Integrated into rack-mounted storage arrays to support high IOPS workloads in financial services and real-time analytics. Used in virtualization clusters to improve storage responsiveness for mixed workload environments in medium to large enterprises. Deployed in database servers where fast sequential and random read/write speeds reduce query latency. Implemented in backup and archiving systems requiring reliable throughput and consistent access times. Installed in remote office server setups needing dependable SAS connectivity with scalable storage density. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance for demanding workloads, enabling scalable storage architectures without sacrificing access speed. Its design facilitates streamlined management of enterprise IT infrastructure with a focus on reliability and throughput.