Name: HUS154545VLFS0 Hitachi Ultrastar 15K450 450GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: HUS154545VLFS0
Price: 161.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi Ultrastar 15K450 is a 450GB SAS hard drive built to handle demanding enterprise workloads. It fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays and offers a fast 15,000 RPM rotational speed along with a 16MB cache to accelerate data transfer. This model is well-suited for server environments that need a reliable and speedy storage solution without compromising on capacity.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi
Part Number	HUS154545VLFS0

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
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
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1400000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03
Width	4.00
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Hitachi Ultrastar 15K450 is a high-performance hard drive designed for enterprise environments requiring dependable and quick data access. It operates at 15,000 RPM to deliver rapid read and write speeds, making it a solid choice for database servers, transactional workloads, and virtualization platforms. Often found in data centers and server racks, this 3.5-inch SAS drive fits into systems that demand both capacity and speed. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy these drives to ensure consistent performance under heavy workloads. Key Features High spindle speed enables faster data access and transfer Robust 450GB capacity balances storage and performance needs 3GB/s SAS interface supports reliable, enterprise-grade connectivity 16MB cache reduces latency during data-intensive tasks Designed for 24/7 operation in demanding server environments This hard drive is commonly used in midrange to high-end server setups where performance and reliability are critical. Its combination of speed and cache helps reduce bottlenecks, improving overall system responsiveness during peak usage.

Use Cases
The Hitachi Ultrastar 15K450 is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is ideal for IT infrastructures requiring consistent performance under heavy workloads, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Supporting transactional databases in finance and retail sectors that demand low latency and high throughput. Implementing virtualization hosts where multiple virtual machines require dependable shared storage. Deploying in rack-mounted servers for cloud service providers managing mixed workloads. Integrating into storage clusters used in big data analytics for rapid data retrieval. Equipping remote branch office servers that need enterprise-grade performance with limited IT staff. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed performance crucial for demanding enterprise applications. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays and robust SAS interface supports scalability and seamless integration within existing server infrastructures.