Name: 005050940 EMC 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6.0Gbps 3.5in 64MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 005050940
Price: 729.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a high-speed storage solution primarily used in enterprise server and storage systems. It combines a fast spindle speed with a 6.0 Gbps SAS interface and a sizeable cache to deliver consistent and reliable data access in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	EMC

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 600GB hard drive is built for enterprise-grade storage solutions where speed and reliability are essential. Often found in servers and storage arrays, it handles demanding workloads with steady performance. Designed for IT professionals managing data centers or businesses requiring quick access to large volumes of data, this hard drive provides a balance of capacity and speed. Key Features High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM reduces latency and speeds up data retrieval. Reliable SAS 6.0 Gbps interface supports consistent, fast data transfers. Substantial 64MB cache enhances overall drive efficiency during operations. 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise storage enclosures. Durable design built to handle continuous operation in demanding environments. Commonly deployed in enterprise servers and SAN environments, this hard drive offers dependable performance where uptime and speed matter. It helps maintain smooth data access in multi-user setups and intensive database applications.

Use Cases
The EMC 600GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for enterprise storage and server environments requiring high-speed data access and reliability. It is particularly suited to organizations managing large databases, virtualization platforms, and heavy transactional workloads where latency and throughput are critical. How It's Used: Deployed in data center storage arrays to accelerate database query and transaction processing. Integrated into virtualization hosts to support multiple virtual machines with high I/O demands. Utilized within SAN (Storage Area Network) clusters to provide consistent low-latency access for enterprise applications. Installed in rack-mounted servers handling intensive analytics and real-time data processing workloads. Used in remote office servers requiring robust performance and reliability under continuous operation. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by minimizing data access times and improving throughput in complex IT infrastructures. Its combination of speed and cache enables scalable performance for enterprise workloads that demand consistent responsiveness and data integrity.