Name: 005049574 EMC 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6.0Gbps 2.5" Hard Drive 64MB Cache
Brand: EMC
SKU: 005049574
Price: 1202.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a reliable storage solution geared toward enterprise applications. It fits into 2.5-inch bays and connects via a 6.0 Gbps SAS interface, making it suitable for high-performance servers and storage systems where space and speed matter. Its 64MB cache and fast spindle speed help maintain efficient data throughput in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	EMC

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This EMC 900GB hard drive is designed for enterprise storage systems requiring a balance of speed and reliability. It performs well in environments that demand quick access to data, such as database servers and virtualization setups. Often found in data centers and business-critical applications, the drive provides fast SAS connectivity paired with a high RPM spindle to minimize latency. IT professionals and system administrators typically choose this drive when they need dependable storage that fits into compact server configurations. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle reduces data access times Robust 6.0 Gbps SAS interface supports sustained transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense server arrays Generous 64MB cache enhances read/write performance Enterprise-grade reliability designed for continuous operation This hard drive is commonly deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where space is limited but performance remains critical. Its blend of speed and capacity helps maintain system responsiveness under heavy workloads. It plays a key role in setups where managing large amounts of data quickly is essential, such as transactional databases or virtual machine storage.

Use Cases
The EMC 900GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring high reliability and fast data access. It is particularly suited for dense storage arrays in data centers and virtualization platforms where both performance and physical space optimization are critical. How It's Used: Supporting I/O-intensive virtual machine storage in enterprise virtualization clusters. Integrating into high-density rack-mounted servers for database transaction workloads. Providing fast access storage in distributed storage clusters for real-time analytics. Utilized in remote office/server setups requiring compact hardware with robust throughput. Serving as backend storage for web servers handling medium to high traffic volumes. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in demanding workloads, facilitating scalability through its compact form factor, and maintaining throughput stability across various storage configurations.