Name: SP-279A-R5 NetApp 300GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: NetApp
SKU: SP-279A-R5
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The SP-279A-R5 NetApp HDD is a 300GB 3.5-inch drive that operates at 15000 RPM. It provides a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface designed to integrate with NetApp storage systems, supporting networked storage environments requiring fast and consistent data throughput.

General Information
Brand	NetApp

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The SP-279A-R5 is a 300GB Fibre Channel hard disk drive designed for use in NetApp storage environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at a spindle speed of 15000 RPM, supporting high-speed data transfer requirements. This drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays where Fibre Channel connectivity at 4Gb/s is required to maintain efficient networked storage operations. Storage administrators and IT professionals working with NetApp systems utilize this HDD to expand or maintain storage capacity. Key Features 300GB storage capacity suitable for high-demand applications 15000 RPM spindle speed for steady performance 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface supporting SAN environments 3.5-inch drive size compatible with NetApp arrays Designed for integration with NetApp hardware This HDD offers a balance of capacity and speed for enterprise Fibre Channel storage setups. It fits into larger storage architectures requiring dependable data access and transfer over Fibre Channel networks.

Use Cases
This NetApp 300GB Fibre Channel HDD is typically used in enterprise storage networks where Fibre Channel SAN connectivity is essential. It benefits environments needing high spindle speed drives to manage transactional workloads and data access demands. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in NetApp SAN arrays Supporting transactional database workloads requiring fast disk access Replacing or upgrading drives in Fibre Channel storage systems Implementing tiered storage with high-RPM disk drives Maintaining consistent data throughput in networked storage environments By deploying this drive, IT teams maintain the performance and capacity balance needed for operational storage tasks. It serves as a component in larger storage infrastructures focused on Fibre Channel networking.

FAQ's
What does the SP-279A-R5 model number represent? The SP-279A-R5 is NetApp's part number for a 300GB 15000 RPM 3.5-inch Fibre Channel hard drive designed for their storage arrays. What interface does this NetApp HDD use? This drive uses a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, allowing connection to Fibre Channel SAN environments. Is the SP-279A-R5 compatible with 3.5-inch drive bays? Yes, the drive has a 3.5-inch form factor suitable for standard 3.5-inch bays in NetApp storage systems. What spindle speed does this hard drive operate at? The SP-279A-R5 operates at 15000 RPM, supporting faster data access typical in enterprise environments. Can this HDD be used in non-NetApp storage arrays? This drive is designed specifically for NetApp storage systems; compatibility with other arrays is not specified. What type of workloads is this drive suited for? The drive supports environments requiring consistent read/write operations, such as transactional databases within Fibre Channel SANs.