Name: 0B23493 Hitachi 300GB 15000RPM 4Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: 0B23493
Price: 261.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive fits into enterprise storage solutions, offering a balance between capacity and speed. It is designed to work reliably in environments that require consistent data transfer and low latency, making it a practical choice for servers and SAN configurations.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi
Part Number	0B23493

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (4 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Storage Arrays, SAN
MTBF	1400000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.00
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This Hitachi hard drive provides 300GB of storage with a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, designed to deliver quick access to data in enterprise environments. It’s often found in servers and storage arrays where speed and reliability are critical. Built for IT professionals managing data centers or SAN setups, this drive supports intensive workloads and helps maintain system performance under heavy use. Key Features High rotational speed to reduce latency and improve throughput Fibre Channel connectivity enabling seamless integration in SAN environments Large cache size to boost transfer rates during read/write operations Designed for 3.5" drive bays common in enterprise hardware Robust build quality for consistent enterprise-grade reliability This drive is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise storage systems where fast transaction times and durability are essential. It plays an important role in ensuring data integrity and performance in demanding IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Hitachi 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in high-performance enterprise storage systems where low latency and consistent data throughput are essential. It is well-suited for IT environments managing transactional databases, virtualization clusters, and mission-critical applications that demand robust storage infrastructure. How It's Used: Deployed in data center SAN architectures to support intensive database workloads with rapid access requirements. Integrated within virtualization hosts to ensure quick storage response times for multiple VMs in enterprise IT setups. Implemented in storage arrays for financial services firms that require dependable and fast transaction processing. Used in healthcare IT systems for storing and retrieving large imaging files with minimal latency. Configured in rack-mounted servers supporting cloud service providers needing high-speed block storage connectivity. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance under heavy I/O loads, enabling scalable storage solutions in demanding environments. Its design supports sustained throughput and reliability, key factors for maintaining service levels in enterprise-grade storage deployments.