Name: A6486A HP 36.4GB 15K 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: A6486A
Price: 520.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 36.4GB 15000RPM 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive offers a balance of speed and capacity tailored for enterprise storage systems. It fits into storage arrays and SAN environments, providing quick data retrieval and smooth integration with existing infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A6486A

Technical Information
Capacity	36.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	36.4GB
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Enterprise storage arrays
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
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

Product Description
This HP hard drive is designed for enterprise storage solutions requiring fast and reliable performance. It's commonly found in storage arrays and servers where quick data access and high throughput are essential. Built for IT professionals managing critical workloads, it supports environments that demand minimal latency and continuous uptime. Key Features High spindle speed provides reduced seek times and better input/output operations Fibre Channel interface delivers stable and efficient data transfer over SANs Hot-plug capability simplifies maintenance and upgrades without interrupting service A 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise storage enclosures Robust build supports intensive read/write cycles and longevity in data centers You'll typically see this drive used in server farms and storage networks where fast and dependable data access matters. It plays a key role in managing databases, virtualization hosts, and other demanding applications where performance and reliability are critical.

Use Cases
The HP 36.4GB 15000RPM 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive is primarily utilized in high-performance storage arrays within enterprise IT infrastructures. It is suited for environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical, such as data centers and SAN deployments requiring consistent uptime and scalability. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise SAN environments to support virtualization workloads with low latency and high throughput requirements. Integrated into storage clusters in data centers for transactional database applications demanding fast disk access. Used in rack-mounted servers within SMB networks to enhance storage performance while enabling hot-swappable maintenance. Implemented in disaster recovery sites where quick data replication and retrieval are essential for business continuity. Serves edge computing nodes that require robust and fast local storage for real-time data processing. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data retrieval and seamless hot-plug capabilities, which facilitate minimal downtime during maintenance or scaling. Its compatibility with fibre channel storage architectures ensures it can integrate smoothly into evolving enterprise storage strategies.

A6486A HP 36.4GB 15K 2Gbps Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hot-Plug HDD

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General Information

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Physical Characteristics

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