Name: MAY2073RC-6 Sun 73GB 10000 RPM SAS 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 2.5-Inch Server Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: MAY2073RC-6
Price: 85.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun 73GB SAS 10,000 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive offers efficient storage for enterprise environments. Its small form factor and solid cache size make it a practical choice for servers requiring dependable speed and capacity without taking up excess space.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	MAY2073RC-6

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	15mm
Width	69.85mm
Depth	100.2mm
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.2mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Sun 73GB SAS hard drive is designed for high-performance storage needs, delivering fast access speeds thanks to its 10,000 RPM spindle speed. It’s typically used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where reliability and speed are critical. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this to maintain smooth data operations in demanding environments. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency during read/write operations Moderate capacity suits applications needing quick access over large storage Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations 16MB cache enhances throughput by buffering frequently accessed data SAS interface supports robust connection with enterprise-grade hardware Often found in data centers and enterprise storage systems, this hard drive balances performance and capacity. It plays a key role where fast data retrieval is necessary but space is limited, such as blade servers or rack-mounted servers.

Use Cases
The Sun 73GB 10K RPM SAS 2.5" server hard drive is optimized for environments demanding high-speed data access within compact storage configurations. It suits IT infrastructures where space constraints and reliable, low-latency performance are critical, such as virtualization clusters and mid-tier enterprise servers. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support high-throughput transactional databases with limited physical storage space. Utilized in virtualization hosts requiring fast, consistent I/O for multiple virtual machines in SMB and enterprise settings. Integrated into storage arrays handling mixed workload environments where rapid access to active data sets is essential. Employed in edge computing nodes with compact chassis designs, balancing performance and power efficiency. Implemented in backup systems requiring quick retrieval speeds during recovery operations in distributed IT environments. This hard drive enables scalable performance by delivering efficient data throughput in dense server configurations, helping IT operations maintain responsiveness and reliability in demanding workloads.