Name: 371-4228 Sun 300GB 15000RPM 4GB/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: 371-4228
Price: 425.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 371-4228 Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers a balanced combination of speed and capacity, designed primarily for enterprise storage solutions. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and connects via Fibre Channel, making it a solid choice for environments requiring dependable, high-speed data access.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	371-4228

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.00
Depth	5.75
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.75 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This 300GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage environments where speed and reliability are crucial. Often found in enterprise storage arrays and SAN systems, it leverages Fibre Channel technology to ensure fast and stable data transfers. Designed for data centers and IT professionals managing mission-critical applications, the drive balances capacity and throughput, making it suitable for workloads that demand quick access to large data sets. Key Features High spindle speed enhances read/write operations for demanding tasks Robust Fibre Channel interface supports consistent 4GB/s throughput Generous 64MB cache helps minimize latency during data access Compatible with a wide range of 3.5-inch enterprise server bays Engineered for reliability under continuous, heavy workloads This hard drive is typically deployed in storage area networks and enterprise servers where fast, reliable access to data is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining system performance and data integrity in professional IT environments.

Use Cases
The 371-4228 Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise-grade storage arrays where consistent high throughput and low latency are critical. It is ideal for IT teams managing high-demand transactional databases and virtualization platforms requiring reliable, fast access to storage. How It's Used: Supporting storage area networks (SANs) in large data centers that require sustained performance for mixed workload environments. Hosting virtual machine storage in enterprise virtualization clusters where rapid I/O response times impact overall system efficiency. Data-intensive financial services applications that depend on fast, stable disk access to process real-time transactions. Backup and archival systems within mid-sized enterprise IT infrastructures demanding robust data integrity and speed. Deployment in rack-mounted server arrays for cloud service providers offering scalable storage solutions. This hard drive’s blend of speed and capacity enables enterprise IT operations to maintain consistent throughput while scaling storage infrastructure. Its integration into Fibre Channel SANs enhances overall system responsiveness and supports complex workloads with demanding performance criteria.