SP-X477A-R5 NetApp 4TB 7.2K RPM 6Gb/s SAS Nearline 3.5-Inch Hard Drive for DS4243

This 4TB NearLine hard drive is designed to provide reliable storage for enterprise environments. Typically found in NetApp DS4243 storage shelves, it balances capacity and performance to support large-scale data management. IT professionals and data center administrators often use this drive when they need dependable archival or secondary storage with stable speeds.

Key Features

• High 4TB capacity accommodates extensive datasets and backups
• 7200RPM speed offers consistent access times for nearline storage
• SAS 6Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with modern storage arrays
• 3.5-inch size fits standard storage bays without modifications
• Optimized for nearline workloads, reducing unnecessary power consumption

These drives are typically deployed in enterprise storage racks where large volumes of data must be stored securely yet accessed regularly enough to require moderate performance. They serve well in archival, backup, or bulk storage roles, helping organizations maintain extensive data without investing in faster but more costly SSDs.