Name: HDFCDT012 Hitachi 146GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel Hot Swap 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: HDFCDT012
Price: 83.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi 146GB 10,000RPM Fibre Channel hot swap hard drive fits into storage systems that demand quick data transfer and minimal downtime. It serves environments like SANs where fast, dependable drives ensure smooth operation and easy maintenance through its hot swap capability.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi

Technical Information
Capacity	146.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This Hitachi 146GB hard drive is built for Fibre Channel storage systems that require reliable and speedy data access. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where quick read/write operations are critical. IT professionals managing high-performance data centers often rely on drives like this to maintain uptime and efficient storage management. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle helps reduce latency in data retrieval Fibre Channel interface supports fast connections typical in SAN environments Hot swap design allows replacement without shutting down the system Carrier tray simplifies drive installation and removal in rack-mounted systems 3.5-inch size fits standard enterprise storage bays This drive is typically found in data center setups where continuous operation and fast access to stored data are essential. It plays a key role in maintaining the performance and reliability of storage networks without interrupting services.

Use Cases
The Hitachi 146GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel hot swap hard drive is designed primarily for high-performance storage area networks (SANs) and enterprise data centers requiring rapid data access and minimal downtime. Its hot swap capability and Fibre Channel interface make it ideal for environments where continuous operation and quick maintenance are critical. How It's Used: In enterprise SAN deployments supporting virtualization workloads that demand low latency and high throughput. Within data centers running mission-critical database servers where quick replacement without downtime is essential. For RAID storage clusters in cloud service providers requiring fast access speeds and reliable hot swap functionality. In financial trading platforms where fast transactional data processing and minimal I/O delays are necessary. As part of backup and recovery systems in large-scale IT environments needing efficient data retrieval. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling seamless drive replacement and high-speed data transfers, which are vital for scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. Its design ensures that storage systems maintain performance and availability in demanding enterprise contexts.